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USMMA Recognizes Academic Excellence

KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 12, 2026 — The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point recognized midshipmen today for outstanding academic and sea year achievements during the first term of Academic Year 2025–26.

The Academy recognized Midshipmen from the Class of...

Festival of Light and Celebration at Kings Point

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 17, 2025 -The Mariners’ Memorial Chapel glowed on December 11, 2025, as the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) community gathered to celebrate the Festival of Lights, now in its 48th year. The Academy community marked the blessings of 2025 and shared its...

USMMA Board of Visitors to Meet Virtually

 

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 19, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Board of Visitors (Board). During the meeting, USMMA leadership will provide an update on the State of the Regiment of...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026