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Kings Pointer Sworn In As Deputy Maritime Administrator

KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 22, 2014 - On Monday, United States Merchant Marine Academy Alum, Mike Rodriguez, Class of 1979, was sworn in as the Deputy Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD).

Administrator Jaenichen said, “Mike’s significant experience sailing as a U.S....

USMMA Homecoming To Be Held This Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 8, 2014 - USMMA Homecoming is sponsored by the USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation will be held over the upcoming long weekend.

Homecoming 2014 is a celebration for all U.S. Merchant Marine Academy classes ending in 4's and 9's. Homecoming offers the...

USMMA Celebrates 71st Birthday

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 30, 2014 - Today, Midshipmen, faculty, staff and alumni of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) took time to celebrate the Academy’s 71st birthday by sharing a birthday cake.

Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan Dunlap...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Observes Patriot Day

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, September 11, 2014 – 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 in the United States on September 11, 2001.

During the ceremony, the Regiment of...

USMMA Area Hotels

Please mention USMMA/WOW Conference for a discount. Most hotels will honor offer some discount up to one month before the conference.

USMMA to Host First of Three Annual Blood Drives on Monday

KINGS POINT, N.Y. , August 13, 2014 -The public are invited to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) upcoming Blood Drive to benefit Long Island Blood Services. USMMA hosts three blood drives during each Academic Year, and this blood drive takes on critical importance...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025