Press Release
USMMA Issues Update #11 - Adjusted DoIT hours and Procedures
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 10, 2020) – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy announced new hours of operation for the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). The new hours include modifications to service appointment procedures and instructions for getting service work done on Academy-issued...
USMMA Observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
KINGS POINT, NY – Apr. 3, 2020 –This week marks the official start of...
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Update #8 – Remote Library Services
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 26, 2020) –Today, USMMA issued updated Library service information, including new hours of operation and capabilities available remotely.
While the Library will remain closed to the public until further notice, the staff will continue to provide remote services...
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Update #6 - Memorandum from the Dean - Changing Course to Online Learning - Third Trimester 2020
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 20, 2020) – USMMA today issued the following memorandum from the Academic Dean and Provost, Dr. John Ballard, announcing the start of third trimester online classes.
Shipmates:
COVID-19 has forced us to make several significant course changes;...
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Update #4 - Additional Information on Delayed Return
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 13, 2020) –Yesterday, USMMA issued guidance that delays the return of the Regiment of Midshipmen and encourages staff and faculty to minimize potential exposure to COVID-19 by maximizing telework and frequently self-assessing relative health before reporting to the...
USMMA Issues COVID-19 Update #3, Delays Midshipmen returning to the Academy
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 12, 2020) – The USMMA Coronavirus Response Team continues to meet regularly to discuss issues concerning this challenging and rapidly-evolving health environment.
Today, we want to address some breaking issues that have immediate implications for...
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Communication #2 - Continues Updates on COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 6, 2020) – The USMMA Coronavirus Response Team meets regularly to discuss issues concerning the challenging and rapidly-evolving health environment surrounding COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.
As stated previously, safety, health,...