Communications
Captain David Palmer Awarded Maritime Service Commendation Medal
KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 22, 2016 – On November 10, 2016, during a lunchtime ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, CAPT David J. Palmer, PhD, Class of 1991, received a medal recognizing him for outstanding performance as the Interim Dean of Academics....
USMMA Celebrates Thanksgiving
KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 23, 2016 — On November 21, Maritime Administrator, Paul N. “Chip” Jaenichen joined the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) administration, faculty, staff and Regiment of Midshipmen at the Regimental Thanksgiving Dinner in Delano Hall. The annual...
Nine Mariners Earn Postseason Accolades From Liberty League
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (Nov. 16, 2016) – On Wednesday, the Liberty League announced the end-of-the-year award winners and All-Liberty honors for the 2016 season and the USMMA football team had nine players recognized for their efforts this year. Four Mariners were named to the All-Liberty First Team...
ESPN To Televise U.S. Merchant Marine Academy-U.S. Coast Guard Academy Football Game Beginning In 2017
BRISTOL, CT, November 11, 2016– Beginning in 2017, the annual Secretaries' Cup football game featuring the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and arch-rival the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be televised around the world on the ESPN family of networks, the global broadcasting company announced on...
USMMA Honors Our Nation's Veterans
KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 11, 2016 -Throughout the year the United States Merchant Marine Academy host events that honor and support veterans.
Yesterday, the Regiment of Midshipmen, joined by faculty, staff and alumni, participated in a ceremony to honor our Nation's veterans. The...