Communications
USMMA Announces Graduation Weekend Dates and Activities
KINGS POINT, New York, April 10, 2019 – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy schedule of significant events for graduation weekend appears below. Check back often for updates or changes. Some items are still to be determined, and will be updated as soon as possible.
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MajGen Vincent A. Coglianese to Speak at 2019 Battle Standard Dinner
KINGS POINT, New York, April 5, 2019 – Capt. Mikel Stroud, USMS, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), announced that MajGen Vincent A. Coglianese, USMC, will deliver the keynote address at the 2019 Battle Standard Dinner, on Friday, April 12....
Midshipman Gavin Bradley Named Honor Graduate at Army Airborne Course
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 5, 2019 – Yesterday, during a lunchtime ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, Superintendent, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, presented Midshipman Third Class Gavin Bradley with the Academy Achievement Ribbon, recognizing him...
Fell Steps in as Interim Director of Physical Education and Athletics at USMMA
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 3, 2019 - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Superintendent, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, announced that CAPT William Fell, (USMC, Ret.) will step in as the Interim Director of Physical Education and Athletics at USMMA while the Academy completes a...
115 USMMA Midshipmen Become Trained Disaster Responders
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 22, 2019 – Last Saturday, 115 members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Plebe Class completed a 4-hour training session to become Red Cross volunteers.The class, held at USMMA, began with an introduction from Mr. Gary Chin, Queens Disaster...