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Archived Press Releases

USMMA Tops Transportation Programs Says Department of Education

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 30, 2015 — President Obama announced the launch of the U. S. Department of Education’s new College Scorecard, meant to help students and parents identify which schools provide the biggest bang for your buck earlier this month. Not surprisingly, the United States Merchant Marine Academy scored very high.

Sea Fair 2015 Shows Strong Demand for USMMA Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 29, 2015 — Maritime professionals and hiring managers from 32 companies, federal agencies, military and maritime-related organizations participated in the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) annual career fair, Sea Fair 2015, held in O’Hara Hall earlier today.

Academic Dean to Lead MARAD Maritime Education and Training

The Dean of United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point accepted a position to serve as Deputy Associate Administrator and National Coordinator for Maritime Education and Training at the headquarters of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), as announced today.

USMMA Catholic Chaplain Monsignor Brendan Riordan Retires

KINGS POINT, N.Y, September 2, 2014 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Catholic Chaplain, the Reverend Monsignor Brendan P. Riordan celebrated his final mass at the Mariners’ Memorial on Sunday, August 30th.

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