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Archived Press Releases

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 Announces 2024 Graduation Weekend Dates and Activities

KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 2, 2024) – Today, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) released the timeline of events for the Academy's 88th Commencement and the Class of 2024 Graduation Weekend. 

The timeline is subject to change; the Academy encourages families and friends to review this page regularly as any changes, should they be necessary, will be posted here.

USMMA Class of 2024 Graduation Weekend Quickly Approaching

KINGS POINT, NY, June 5, 2024 - Tomorrow the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) Class of 2024 will complete USCG License Exams, their final milestone before graduation. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will deliver the 88th commencement address on Saturday, June 22.

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025