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KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 22, 2019 – On Monday, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, and Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen, along with Commander Paul Acquaro, Director of the Academic Center of Excellence presented Gold and Silver Stars to midshipmen demonstrating academic excellence during the third term of Academic Year 2018-2019.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 18, 2026 – Members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Class of 2026 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 21, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy has issued an update regarding the Legionella bacteria detected in the Fulton-Gibbs cooling tower on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 5, 2023 – Yesterday, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point honored midshipmen for their accomplishments in the classroom and at sea during the second term of Academic Year 2022–23.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 12, 2019 – In a late May lunch muster ceremony, Rear Admiral Buono, Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, and Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen, and Commander Paul Acquaro, Director of the Academic Center of Excellence presented Gold and Silver Stars to midshipmen demonstrating academic excellence during the second term of Academic Year 2019.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 20, 2022 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its 45th annual Festival of Lights last week in the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel. The Festival of Lights is an interfaith celebration that has become a beloved holiday tradition at USMMA.
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KINGS POINT, NY, April 7, 2026 — The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its 37th annual Battle Standard Dinner on Thursday, April 2, bringing together First Class Midshipmen, Academy leadership, distinguished guests, and families to honor Kings Point graduates who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the Nation.