KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 22, 2019 – The 5th Annual Governor’s Cup Charity Regatta took place on Aug. 17. The field of 33 boats included three from USMMA:

BLACK DIAMOND, USA 26, Midshipman Cooper Seipert

M.A.T. 1180, Midshipman Neeko Helbich

USA 35, Midshipman Veronica Grabiak.

All three raced in the 11-boat PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) Spinnaker II division.

KINGS POINT, N.Y. (Aug. 19, 2019) – Superintendent, RADM Jack Buono, and Academic Dean and Provost, Dr. John Ballard, announced Kristofer Schnatz as the new Head of the Department of Physical Education and Athletics at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) today. Schnatz will begin his tenure at Kings Point on Monday, Aug. 19.

KINGS POINT, N.Y. Aug. 19, 2019 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Parents Weekend, Sept. 6-8, 2019.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 12, 2019 – In a late May lunch muster ceremony, Rear Admiral Buono, Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, and Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen, and Commander Paul Acquaro, Director of the Academic Center of Excellence presented Gold and Silver Stars to midshipmen demonstrating academic excellence during the second term of Academic Year 2019.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 26, 2019 – Plebe candidates at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point achieved an important milestone this past weekend; the completion of their summer training. The Class of 2023 began the orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, on July 5, and finished with a late-night Honor Oath ceremony on Saturday, July 20, that marked a change in their status from Plebe Candidate to Plebe in the Regiment of Midshipmen.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 25, 2019 – Starting today, July 25, USMMA will compete in the Around Long Island Regatta, which is a 205 nautical mile event combining Ocean, Harbor and Sound racing. The race is open to all sailboats in excess of 24 feet and is designed for sailors at all levels.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 17, 2019 – Last week, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Chemistry Professor, Dr. Ping Furlan was named a 2019 Fellow by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 15, 2019 – During the Indoctrination training period at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) each year, we get many questions about the Sick Chit, the multi-colored (primarily yellow) card worn around the upper left arm by some Plebe Candidates.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 7, 2019 - Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), along with CAPT Mikel Stroud, Commandant, and Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, officially opened the new confidence-obstacle course at Kings Point recently. Faculty, staff and midshipmen all attended the ribbon-cutting that marked the opening of the course.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 5, 2019 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) welcomed 280 “Plebe Candidates” from the Class of 2023 for initial training today.