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Communications

From Homecoming to Graduation, the Office of External Affairs is part of the management team for Academy special events, community outreach, press conferences and VIP tours.

Office of the Provost

Dr. Johnathan Gajados

Dr. Johnathan Gajdos currently serves as the Provost at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Prior to joining the Department of Transportation, Dr. Gajdos spent more than fifteen years in administrative and teaching roles at the Defense Language...

Midshipmen Observe National Remembrance Day

 

Throughout the nation, the graves of fallen soldiers and veterans have been decorated in honor of their service as part of the "Wreaths Across America" program during National Remembrance Day. Fifteen midshipmen, led by the newly-appointed Regimental Commander, Daniel Galginaitis...

Secretary LaHood Presents Award to USMMA Faculty, Staff and Midshipmen

Excellence award presented for USMMA Strategic Plan

CAPT Peter Kahl , Dr. David Dellwo and two midshipmen, First Classmen Nicholas Cerny and John Homola travelled to Washington, D.C., where they accepted the Partnering for Excellence Award on behalf of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Strategic...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026