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Press Releases

If you are interested in searching for press releases prior to 2025, please visit our News Archive.

USMMA to Host Parents Weekend 2025

KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 12, 2025 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Parents Weekend, September 5-7, 2025.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Named One of Our Nation's "Best Value Colleges"

KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 16, 2025 —The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the Nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. Last month the education services company named USMMA as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2025. Of the 209 schools, 68 are public institutions, and 141 are private institutions. Nine of the schools are tuition-free.

89th COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM ANNOUNCEMENT!

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 22, 2025 - Tomorrow, Monday, June 23rd, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the 89th commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

USMMA Class of 2025 Bell-Ringing to be Livestreamed

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 28, 2025 – Members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Class of 2025 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Thursday, June 5th.

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025

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