Archived Press Releases
Rear Admiral Gregory N. Todd to offer Pastoral Reflection at USMMA Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Interfaith Service
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 11, 2024 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is honored to announce that Rear Admiral Gregory N.
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.
United States Merchant Marine Academy Announces Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 10, 2024 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is proud to announce its valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2024 graduating class, both of whom have demonstrated exceptional academic prowess during their Kings Point career
USMMA Celebrates National Maritime Day & Midshipman Appreciation Day
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 24, 2024 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point commemorated National Maritime Day on Wednesday. The day was filled with activities from morning colors to retreat, underscoring the pivotal role the U.S. merchant marine and maritime industry have played since our nation’s inception.
USMMA Class of 2024 Bell Ringing to be Livestreamed
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 22, 2024 – Members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Class of 2024 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Thursday, June 6th.
USMMA Board of Visitors to Meet Virtually
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 3, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Board of Visitors, on Monday, May 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Written statements to be considered during the meeting must be received via email to ExternalAffars@usmma.edu