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Kings Point Midshipman Wins Prestigious Science Award

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 5, 2022 - A United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) member of the Class of 2022 has received one of this year’s New York American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Awards for Excellence. Midshipman First Class Ethan Jaravata, a Marine Engineering major from Point Pleasant, N.J., was “honored for his outstanding achievements in the area of chemistry as demonstrated via his course work, creative efforts, service and leadership,” according to a statement from the ACS.

USMMA Recognizes Academic Excellence

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 3, 2022 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point recently honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the second term of Academic Year 2021–22.

USMMA Advisory Board posts 2020 Annual Report

This 2020 report provides the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) Elaine Chao with advice and counsel in accordance with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA, or Academy) Advisory Board (Board) Charter.   Pursuant to 46 U.S. Code of Regulations, Secretary Chao appointed members to the Board in June 2019. 

USMMA Programmatic Agreement Comment Period

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is in the process of drafting a Programmatic Agreement (PA) between USMMA, the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), regarding campus operations, maintenance, and development activities for compliance with Section 106 of th

NORAD Tracks Santa 2021 Includes Music by the United States Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 22, 2021-The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is “celebrating the 66th Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey around the globe!” The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes holiday activities, games, and music by various contributors including the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band.

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