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The Superintendent congratulated the snow removal crew for their superlative performance in the wake of Winter Storm Jonas, Jan. 23-24. The snow associated with this severe storm started on the morning of 23 January and continued unabated throughout the day, with more than two feet of snow...
Deputy Maritime Administrator, Michael J. Rodriguez ’79, joins the USMMA Band and Color Guard at the Department of Transportation 50th Anniversary Celebration, in Washington D.C., Jan. 3.
Members of the Science Club and faculty provided science activities and fun math challenges to over 150 students at the Elizabeth M Baker Elementary School’s second annual family STEM night.
See our construction update page for reports on progress in our Capital Improvement Program.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), speaks with Midshipman 1st Class Blair Roberts and Midshipman 1st Class Michael Babowice during his tour with Lt. Fionna Boyle, U.S. Navy, and Superintendent, Rear Adm. James A. Helis, USMS.
Midshipmen enjoyed being "snowed-in" during the recent blizzard, thanks to USMMA's Director of Student Activities, Nicholas Rachowicz, who planned a well-timed Winter Carnival. The highlight of the weekend was indoor "ice skating" in Delano Hall.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 27, 2016 - Everyone loves a good sea story. This was apparent earlier this month when more than 50 midshipmen, faculty and staff gathered to discuss one story that seems to have eclipsed many others - the true story of the sinking of the whaleship Essex in 1820...
The Academy’s new Commandant, Capt. David Sosa, USMS, emphasized that “people are at the center of everything we do” as he shared his philosophy and way forward with the Regiment of Midshipmen.
Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s faculty and staff were recognized for their achievements in an awards ceremony, Monday. Deputy Maritime Administrator Mike Rodriguez ’79, and USMMA Superintendent Rear Adm. James A. Helis, USMS, presented the awards at a ceremony at Ackerman...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 - Rear Adm. Philip H. Greene, Jr., U.S. Navy, Retired, Class of ‘78, has accepted the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s invitation to serve as the Distinguished Alumnus Speaker during the Class of ‘16 Commencement Ceremony, to be held in June.
Superintendent,...