USMMA Midshipmen Participate in Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Program for the First Time

Latest information: Legionella Update 22 August 2024

KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 22, 2024 - Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy issued additional information regarding the Legionella bacteria that was detected in the Fulton Gibbs cooling tower. The cooling towers have been cleaned, sanitized, and refilled. They are...

Latest information: Legionella Update

KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 21, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy has issued an update regarding the Legionella bacteria detected in the Fulton-Gibbs cooling tower on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

The letter is linked here: Legionella Letter Public Safety to...

USMMA to Host Parents Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 9, 2024 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Parents Weekend, August 30 – September 2, 2024.

Highlights of Parents Weekend will include a swearing-in ceremony and parade on Saturday August 31st, to mark the acceptance of the...

United States Merchant Marine Academy Holds In-Person Board of Visitors Meeting

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 29, 2024 — On Friday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point achieved a significant milestone by convening its first in-person Board of Visitors (BOV) meeting since Vice Admiral Joanna M. Nunan assumed the role of Superintendent and Senator...

300 Plebe Candidates Begin Their Journey at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 5, 2024 – Today, 300 young men and women arrived at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, marking the start of their journey as plebe candidates in the Class of 2028. Representing 45 states, territories, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, these...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Graduates 214 Leaders of Honor and Integrity

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 23, 2024 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point graduated 214 new U.S. Merchant Marine and Military Officers in its Class of 2024 commencement ceremony yesterday.

The keynote speaker, Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor, gave...

USMMA Class of 2024 Graduation Weekend Logistics and Security

Dear Families and Guests of the Class of 2024:

We look forward to welcoming you to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) for Graduation Weekend, which will culminate with USMMA’s 88th Commencement on Saturday, 22 June, 2024...

Rear Admiral Gregory N. Todd to offer Pastoral Reflection at USMMA Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Interfaith Service

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 11, 2024 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is honored to announce that Rear Admiral Gregory N. Todd, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, will address the Class of 2024 at the annual Baccalaureate Interfaith Service. The event will take place on Friday, June...

United States Merchant Marine Academy Announces Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 10, 2024 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is proud to announce its valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2024 graduating class, both of whom have demonstrated exceptional academic prowess during their Kings Point careers.  

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