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USMMA Professor Named American Chemical Society Fellow

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 17, 2019 – Last week, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Chemistry Professor, Dr. Ping Furlan was named a 2019 Fellow by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

The announcement from ACS explains, “the fellows program began in 2008 as a way to recognize and...

What is a “Sick Chit?”

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 15, 2019 – During the Indoctrination training period at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) each year, we get many questions about the Sick Chit, the multi-colored (primarily yellow) card worn around the upper left arm by some Plebe Candidates.The Sick Chit is a...

Academy Leadership opens new Obstacle Course at USMMA

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 7, 2019 - Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), along with CAPT Mikel Stroud, Commandant, and Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, officially opened the new confidence-obstacle course at Kings Point recently. Faculty...

Maritime TV to Stream Class of 2019 Commencement

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 12, 2019 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy's 83rd Commencement Exercises will be streamed live on Maritime TV.

The ceremony which begins on June 15th, 2019 at 1000, may be viewed by clicking this link: Class of 2019 Commencement.  You will...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025