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Archived Press Releases

2016 Shipping-Out Fair Indicates Demand For Kings Point Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 7, 2016 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its annual Shipping-Out Fair for the Class of 2016, yesterday.  The event which was organized by the Department of Professional Development and Career Services, under the direction of Captain Gene Albert, welcomed 27 organizations looking to hire Kings Pointers.

Lt. Boyle and Dr. Furlan Represent USMMA at DOT's 50th Anniversary Celebration of Women's History at the White House

KINGS POINT, NY – Mar. 30, 2016 – Throughout the month of March, as part of their 50th Anniversary the Department of Transportation (DOT) has been highlighting the role of women in transportation at a number of events. On March 15th, women representing each mode at U.S. DOT participated in 50th Anniversary Forum with the White House Council on Women and Girls at the White House.  First Company Tactical Officer, Lt. Fionna Boyle, ’07 and Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dr.

Thirty-Four Midshipmen Attend Women on the Water Conference

KINGS POINT, NY – March 21, 2015 –Thirty four midshipmen from The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) attended the Eighth Women on the Water Conference at California Maritime Academy last week. 

The annual conference, which is hosted by a different U.S. maritime academy each year in conjunction with the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), brought together 287 maritime professionals, licensed mariners, professors and maritime academy cadets. 

USMMA Regimental Band and Color Guard March in 255th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

KINGS POINT, N.Y.,  Mar. 18, 2016 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Regimental Band, “George M. Cohan’s Own”, and Color Guard marched in New York City’s 255th St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year, they were one of the first bands to march in the parade. They followed U.S Congress and Senate representatives and led officials from the Government of Ireland.

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025