KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 7, 2018 – Yesterday, United States Merchant Marine Academy Deputy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan L. Dunlap, Deputy Commandant, Captain Mike Stroud, and Interim Academic Dean, Captain Preston DeJean awarded Academic Gold and Silver Stars for academic excellence during the Third Term of Academic Year 2017-2018.

Midshipmen were awarded Academic Stars on the following basis: Gold Star: a QPA of at least 3.50 with no course failures in the term; and Silver Star: a QPA of at least 3.25 up to and including 3.49 with no course failures in the term.

Click link to see the list of Midshipmen who earned Academic Stars.

Cmdr. Paul D. Acquaro, USMS, Director of the Academic Center for Excellence extended “congratulations to all of the Midshipmen who have achieved these honors.”