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USMMA Welcomes Academic Dean and Provost

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sep. 25, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) installed John R. Ballard, Ph.D., as the new Academic Dean and Provost in a brief ceremony at the Academy yesterday. Dr. Ballard will serve as the chief academic officer and principal advisor to the...

Staff Assistant (Office Automation)

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS AND THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE

POSITION:  STAFF ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION), GS-0303-08     

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0033  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510996700

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USMMA Names Academic Dean and Provost

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sep. 12, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) announced today that John R. Ballard, Ph.D., has been named the new Academic Dean and Provost at the federal service academy. In this position, Dr. Ballard will serve as the chief academic officer and...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Observes Patriot Day

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, September 11, 2018 – 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...

Kings Pointer Credited with Water Rescue in New Jersey

KINGS POINT, NY, Sept. 7, 2018 – On Friday, August 31, United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumnus, Lieut. Spencer Grinnell, USCG, USMMA Class of 2011, was part of a Coast Guard Search and Rescue crew that responded to a rescue call for an man and his 7-year-old granddaughter.

The two,...

U.S. Merchant Marine Should Be Commended

By Dave and Sue Collins

This month, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will celebrate its 75th year of service to our national security. Sometimes called the “forgotten fifth” service academy because the “name brand” schools – i.e., West Point and the Naval Academy – attract headlines...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025