Press Releases
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Festival of Light and Celebration at Kings Point
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 17, 2025 -The Mariners’ Memorial Chapel glowed on December 11, 2025, as the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) community gathered to celebrate the Festival of Lights, now in its 48th year.
Festival of Lights to Celebrate the Holidays While Honoring WWII Veteran on His 100th Birthday
Mariners Reclaim Secretaries’ Cup With Nail-Biting 39-38 Victory Over Coast Guard At Fenway Park
FROM USMMA ATHLETICS
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio to Celebrate Mass at USMMA on October 26
KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 20, 2025 — The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is honored to welcome The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, who will celebrate Mass at the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel on Sunday, October 26 at 8:30 a.m. All members of the USMMA community are warmly invited to attend.
USMMA Midshipmen Participate in Holocaust Education Program in Poland
KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 19, 2025 — From June 23 to July 1, 2025, a group of midshipmen and educators from the U.S.
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.