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Archived Press Releases

USMMA Observes Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 7, 2017 - Today, The United States Merchant Marine Academy community (USMMA) and Regiment of Midshipmen observed a day of remembrance to honor those who were lost during the attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.  

The Plebe Class, who organized the observance, rang 8 bells throughout the day to recall significant moments of the day “which will live in infamy”:

USMMA Observes Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 7, 2017 - Today, The United States Merchant Marine Academy community (USMMA) and Regiment of Midshipmen observed a day of remembrance to honor those who were lost during the attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.  

The Plebe Class, who organized the observance, rang 8 bells throughout the day to recall significant moments of the day “which will live in infamy”:

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Celebrates Reopening of Zero Deck

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 5, 2017 – On Friday the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated Zero Deck and Midshipman Fitness Center. Zero Deck is the underground walkway that provides an avenue for traversing the entire below-grade level of all six barracks and Delano Hall in a safe and secure environment, especially in the event of inclement weather. 

USMMA to Host 40th Annual Festival of Lights

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy invites our friends and neighbors to the Festival of Lights interfaith holiday celebration.  The Festival of Lights has been an annual celebration for the past 40 years.  Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season.

Place:  USMMA Mariners’ Memorial Chapel, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, N.Y.

Date:   Monday, December 11, 2017

Time:   7 p.m.

USMMA to Host 40th Festival of Lights

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy invites our friends and neighbors to the Festival of Lights interfaith holiday celebration.  The Festival of Lights has been an annual celebration for the past 40 years.  Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season.

Place:  USMMA Mariners’ Memorial Chapel, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, N.Y.

Date:   Monday, December 11, 2017

Time:   7 p.m.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Granted Full Accreditation

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 20, 2017 — The Middle States Commission on Higher Education granted the US Merchant Marine Academy full reaccreditation on November 16, 2017, after determining the institution meets the commission’s rigorous and comprehensive standards in displaying characteristics of excellence in higher education.

Rear Admiral James, A. Helis, USMMA Superintendent, said, “I thank all of the staff, faculty, and Midshipmen who worked so hard to achieve this milestone.”

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025