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Holiday Closure Notice – United States Merchant Marine Academy

In accordance with 46 CFR Part 386, Academy property is closed to the public during regimental leave periods — December 20 through January 4 — reopening January 5. Learn more

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Press Releases

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

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.

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 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.

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025