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Class of 2018 Commencement to be Streamed Live

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 13, 2018 – The schedule of events for the 82nd Commencement at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point is available online at this link.

The Commencement ceremony will be streamed live on Maritime TV on Saturday, June 16, at 10:00 a.m. EDT,...

USMMA Kicks Off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

KINGS POINT, NY – Apr. 3, 2017 –Today marks the official start National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM) at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

During a lunchtime presentation, Rear Admiral Susan L. Dunlap, Deputy Superintendent, invited midshipmen,...

USMMA Celebrates National Maritime Day & Midshipman Appreciation Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 24, 2016 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point celebrated National Maritime Day, yesterday.  The day was filled with events that highlighted the critical role that the U.S. maritime industry has played since the infancy of our nation....

USMMA Celebrates Midshipmen Return From Sea

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 23, 2015 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and Regiment of Midshipmen welcomed back 193 cadets who returned to the Academy after completing their Sea Year assignment, during a “Back From Sea Dinner”.

As a requirement for graduation, every...

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