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USMMA Holds 45th Festival of Lights

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 20, 2022 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its 45th annual Festival of Lights last week in the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel. The Festival of Lights is an interfaith celebration that has become a beloved holiday tradition at USMMA.

The...

USMMA Board of Visitors to Meet Virtually

 

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors will meet virtually on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST.

For those desiring to attend, connectivity information is included below, and is being posted today in...

USMMA Holds Change of Command Ceremony

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 28, 2022 – Just before Thanksgiving, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held a Change of Command Ceremony in Delano Hall. Midshipmen officers were relieved of their duties by classmates who will serve in their positions for the second half of Academic...

USMMA to Host 45th Festival of Lights

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 22, 2022 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) invites our friends and neighbors to the Festival of Lights interfaith holiday celebration. The Festival of Lights has been an annual tradition at USMMA for the past 45 years.  Please join us as we welcome...

Secretaries’ Cup to Be Live Streamed on ESPN3

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 10, 2022 - The 42nd annual Secretaries’ Cup will take place this Saturday, November 12th at 12:00 EST!

 The Secretaries’ Cup is an annual college football game between rival schools, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and the U.S. Coast...

USMMA Celebrates 79th Birthday

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 30, 2022 - Today, midshipmen, faculty, and staff of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point took time to celebrate the Academy’s 79th birthday by sharing a birthday cake.

Rear Admiral Susan Dunlap, Deputy...

Sea Fair 2022 Demonstrates Industry Demand for Kings Point Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 21, 2022 -Today, maritime professionals and hiring managers from 40 companies, federal agencies, and maritime-related organizations participated in the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) annual career fair, known as Sea Fair, held in O’Hara Hall....

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025