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Change in USMMA Class of 2014 Graduation Date

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is announcing an important change to its 2013-2014 Academic Calendar. Graduation for the Class of 2014 will now take place on Saturday, June 21, 2014 instead of Monday, June 23.  As it has for many years, the awards convocation will still be held on the...

United States Merchant Marine Academy Construction Updates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 7, 2013 – As part of the United States Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) Capital Improvement Plan, there are several major construction projects underway.  New piles at Mallory Pier have been installed allowing contractors to enter the next phase of construction...

USMMA and American Merchant Marine Museum Celebrate National Maritime Day

Today the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and its American Merchant Marine Museum observed National Maritime Day. The afternoon began with a brief ceremony at Barney Square, during which Deputy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan L. Dunlap, addressed the Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty,...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025