Archived Press Releases
United States Merchant Marine Academy Commemorates 9/11 with Remembrance Ceremony and Observances
KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, September 12, 2024
280 USMMA Plebes Sworn into Navy Reserve
KINGS POINT, N.Y, August 31, 2024 - Today, during a formal ceremony at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, 280 members of the Class of 2028 were sworn in as midshipmen in the U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR).
Latest information: Legionella Update 22 August 2024
KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 22, 2024 - Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy issued additional information regarding the Legionella bacteria that was detected in the Fulton Gibbs cooling tower. The cooling towers have been cleaned, sanitized, and refilled. They are currently circulating clean water.
Latest information: Legionella Update
KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 21, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy has issued an update regarding the Legionella bacteria detected in the Fulton-Gibbs cooling tower on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
USMMA to Host Parents Weekend
KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 9, 2024 - The U. S.
United States Merchant Marine Academy Holds In-Person Board of Visitors Meeting
KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 29, 2024 — On Friday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point achieved a significant milestone by convening its first in-person Board of Visitors (BOV) meeting since Vice Admiral Joanna M.
300 Plebe Candidates Begin Their Journey at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 5, 2024 – Today, 300 young men and women arrived at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, marking the start of their journey as plebe candidates in the Class of 2028.