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USMMA Class of 2024 Graduation Weekend Quickly Approaching

KINGS POINT, NY, June 5, 2024 - Tomorrow the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) Class of 2024 will complete USCG License Exams, their final milestone before graduation. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will deliver the 88th commencement address on Saturday, June 22.

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USMMA Celebrates National Maritime Day & Midshipman Appreciation Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 24, 2024 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point commemorated National Maritime Day on Wednesday. The day was filled with activities from morning colors to retreat, underscoring the pivotal role the U.S. merchant marine and maritime industry have...

USMMA Class of 2024 Bell Ringing to be Livestreamed

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 22, 2024 – Members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Class of 2024 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Thursday, June 6th.

This event will be streamed on Facebook Live once the...

USMMA Board of Visitors to Meet Virtually

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 3, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Board of Visitors, on Monday, May 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Written statements to be considered during the...

Captain Kenneth R. Force Memorial Service Announced

KINGS POINT, N.Y. - April 5, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announces a memorial service to honor the life and legacy of Captain Kenneth R. Force, USMS, (Retired).

Captain Force served as USMMA’s Director of Music and Regimental Band, “...

USMMA Announces 2024 Graduation Weekend Dates and Activities

KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 2, 2024) – Today, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) released the timeline of events for the Academy's 88th Commencement and the Class of 2024 Graduation Weekend. 

The timeline is subject to change; the Academy encourages families and...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026