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KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2020 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point has been named America’s second Top Public School in the north region according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
USMMA was also named the third best regional...
KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, September 11, 2020– Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted a brief ceremony to remember and honor the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
The day began with a volunteer early-...
As part of the ongoing maintenance efforts at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the boilers located in Fulton Hall are being inspected and repaired. The work includes inspection of all systems, cleaning of both fire- and water-sides, repair of damaged or leaking tubes, and the cleaning...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 5, 2020 - Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) conducted the annual Academic Convocation to celebrate the beginning the 2020-2021 Academic Year. The ceremony, hosted by Rear Admiral John Ballard, Ph.D., Academic Dean and Provost, was...
KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, June 20, 2020 – In a recent capstone presentation delivered in support of the requirements of a Kings Point Scholar (KPS) project, former Midshipman, now Ensign, Filipa Martinović, described the KPS program as “an amazing opportunity.” Martinović’s presentation...
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (June 20, 2020) – Earlier today, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) graduated 206 Licensed Merchant Marine Officers, who will serve our Nation in the U.S. Merchant Marine and Armed Forces.
For the first time, the Academy’s...
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, United States Secretary of Transportation to Deliver Commencement Address
KINGS POINT, N.Y. - Tomorrow, June 20, 2020, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will host its first semi-virtual commencement exercises at USMMA. The Class of 2020 has...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 18, 2020 – Today, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Academic Dean and Provost, John R. Ballard, PhD, announced the list of academic award recipients of the Class of 2020.
Fifty-one midshipmen received over 100 awards in recognition of their...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 17, 2020 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) Class of 2020 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, tomorrow Thursday, June 18th. This event will be streamed on Facebook Live once the results...