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All Present at the United States Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 21, 2013 – Today, classes resumed at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) following an unscheduled fall break due to the federal government shut down. Superintendent, Rear Admiral James A. Helis, PhD., welcomed back the entire Regiment of Midshipmen and...

The United States Merchant Marine Academy Celebrates 70 Years

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 30, 2013 – Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) marks its 70th anniversary. The Academy, which began as a World War II Cadet Corps training facility, was dedicated as the United States Merchant Marine Academy on this date in 1943 by President...

Sea Fair 2013 Demonstrates Industry Demand for Kings Point Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 25, 2013 — Today, maritime professionals and hiring managers from 42 companies, federal agencies, and maritime-related organizations participated in the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) annual career fair, Sea Fair 2013, held in O’Hara Hall.

The...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Holds Patriot Day Ceremony

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, September 11, 2013 – Today the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted a brief ceremony to remember and honor first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.

During the ceremony, the Regimental Public...

Our-Collection Update

The Main Gallery displays a variety of ship's modelsA superb collection displayed in the Carroll Bjornson Navigation Instrument Room.The Japanese surrender sword from WW II was given by General McArthur to the AcademyShips' China on exhibition.The "142 Gallery" dedicated to the 142 U.S Merchant...

Rep. Israel Meets with USMMA Midshipmen Before Homeless Veteran Summit

Kings Point, N.Y. - On Friday, August 23, Representative Steve Israel (D-NY) hosted a summit at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) to discuss the issue of homelessness among veterans and solutions to combat it. Before the start of the session, he had a tour of the Academy’s capital...

USMMA Celebrates the New Academic Year

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June, 30, 2013 - On Thursday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) faculty, staff and Regiment of Midshipmen came together during the Academy’s Eighteenth Academic Convocation to celebrate the beginning the 2013-2014 Academic Year. “The Academic Convocation is one...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025