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Archived Press Releases

USMMA Superintendent Receives Third Star

 WASHINGTON , Jan. 11, 2021 – Today, Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao promoted U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA or the Academy) Superintendent, Rear Admiral Jack Buono to Vice Admiral in the U.S. Maritime Service (USMS) at a small ceremony in the Department of Transportation headquarters, Washington, D.C.

Secretaries’ Cup to Be Live-Streamed on ESPN3

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 9, 2020 – The Secretaries’ Cup Football Game between the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and U.S Coast Guard Academy, will be featured live, from USMMA, on Saturday, November 14th, at 12:05 P.M.

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025