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KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 12, 2025 - Today, The Princeton Review announced The Best 391 Colleges for 2026, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the Nation's best undergraduate institutions according to the education services company....
KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 12, 2025 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Parents Weekend, September 5-7, 2025.
Highlights of Parents Weekend will include a swearing-in ceremony and parade on Friday, September 5th, to mark the acceptance of the Plebe Class...
KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 16, 2025 —The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the Nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. Last month the education...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 22, 2025 - Tomorrow, Monday, June 23rd, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the 89th commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Maritime TV will begin coverage at 8:00 a.m. We hope you will join us, as we celebrate...
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the 89th commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Monday, June 23rd.
“We are excited to welcome...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 28, 2025 – Members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Class of 2025 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Thursday, June 5th.
This event will be streamed on Facebook Live once the...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 28, 2025 – On May 22, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point observed National Maritime Day. Although the celebrations had to be moved indoors, faculty, staff and midshipmen took time to honor U.S. Merchant Mariners and the critical role that...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 13, 2025 – On Saturday, Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), officially recognized the Class of 2028 as Midshipmen.
“I am very proud of the Class of 2028. Recognition is the culmination...