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USMMA Board of Visitors to Meet

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m.

For those desiring to attend virtually, connectivity information is included below, and is being posted today in accordance with the information published in the April 27,...

Kings Point Midshipman Wins Prestigious Science Award

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 5, 2022 - A United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) member of the Class of 2022 has received one of this year’s New York American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Awards for Excellence. Midshipman First Class Ethan Jaravata, a Marine Engineering major from Point Pleasant...

USMMA Recognizes Academic Excellence

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 3, 2022 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point recently honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the second term of Academic Year 2021–22.

At a May 2nd ceremony in Wiley Hall, midshipmen...

UPDATED: USMMA announces Graduation Plans for Class of 2022

UPDATED: April 22, 2022: Added a section on Bell Ringing, updated cost of Thursday BBQ, and added a statement on vaccination requirements for graduation. Added link to register for the post-graduation lunch. That link is active here: Graduation Lunch. 

UPDATED: March 16, 2022:...

USMMA Superintendent to Retire

KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 3, 2022 – Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Vice Adm. Jack Buono announced his retirement today after a maritime career that has spanned more than 45 years.

Vice Adm. Buono, a 1978 Kings Point graduate, has spent the past three and...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025