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USMMA Ranked #2 Top Public School by "U.S. News and World Report"

KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 3, 2024 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point has been named America’s second Top Public School and third best Overall Regional College North according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

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Sea Fair 2024: Industry Leaders Seek USMMA Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 19, 2024 – On Wednesday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its annual Sea Fair in O’Hara Hall, where close to 40 companies, federal agencies, and maritime organizations gathered to recruit our Nation’s next generation of maritime...

September 11, 2024 Observances

280 USMMA Plebes Sworn into Navy Reserve

KINGS POINT, N.Y, August 31, 2024 - Today, during a formal ceremony at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, 280 members of the Class of 2028 were sworn in as midshipmen in the U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR). The Navy Oath was administered by USMMA Superintendent and...

USMMA Midshipmen Participate in Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Program for the First Time

Latest information: Legionella Update 22 August 2024

KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 22, 2024 - Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy issued additional information regarding the Legionella bacteria that was detected in the Fulton Gibbs cooling tower. The cooling towers have been cleaned, sanitized, and refilled. They are...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026