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Archived Press Releases

USMMA to Host Parents Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y. Aug. 9, 2023 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Parents Weekend, Sept. 1-4, 2023.

Highlights will include a Regimental Parade and swearing-in ceremony to mark the acceptance of the Plebe Class into the U.S. Navy Reserve. Click: Parents Weekend 2023 for a full schedule of events.

USMMA Celebrates a New Academic Year

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 27, 2023 - Yesterday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) faculty, staff and Regiment of Midshipmen came together at the annual Academic Convocation to celebrate the beginning of the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The Academic Convocation is one of USMMA’s greatest traditions.

Plebe Candidates Complete First Week of Indoctrination

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 14, 2023 – As of today, the plebe candidates of the Class of 2027 at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) have completed their first full week of indoctrination (INDOC). Last night, the Academy’s 14th Superintendent, Vice Admiral Joanna M.

What a Week at USMMA!

Academy Observes National Maritime Day, Memorial Day and Hosts 2023 College Sailing National Championship

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025