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KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 5, 2019 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) welcomed 280 “Plebe Candidates” from the Class of 2023 for initial training today.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 28, 2019 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is happy to share this interview with recent graduate, ENS Brian Rainwater, '19, which was recently published by "One Peter Five," an online Magazine focusing on Catholic news, commentary, and information. Rainwater, who served as USMMA's Newman (Caltholic) Club President, was responsible for bringing this history-making event to the Mariner's Memorial Chapel at USMMA.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 19, 2019 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point conducted its 83rd commencement exercises Saturday, graduating 200 new Merchant Marine and Military Officers in the Class of 2019.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 12, 2019 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy's 83rd Commencement Exercises will be streamed live on Maritime TV.
The ceremony which begins on June 15th, 2019 at 1000, may be viewed by clicking this link: Class of 2019 Commencement. You will be redirected to the Maritime TV website.
KINGS POINT, New York, April 10, 2019 – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy schedule of significant events for graduation weekend appears below. Check back often for updates or changes. Some items are still to be determined, and will be updated as soon as possible.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 4, 2019 – Rear Admiral Jack Buono, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) superintendent, announced today that Captain Donald J. Marcus will deliver the Distinguished Alumnus address to the Class of 2019 at the 83rd commencement exercises on Sat., June 15 at 10 a.m., at Kings Point, NY. Captain Marcus is the president of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P), and a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 3, 2019 – Rear Admiral Jack Buono, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) superintendent, announced today that Dr. Peter Navarro would serve as the 83rd commencement speaker for the USMMA graduating Class of 2019, on Sat., June 15 at 10 a.m. at Kings Point, NY. Navarro serves as assistant to President Donald Trump for trade and manufacturing policy.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 30, 2019 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) Class of 2019 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Friday, May 31st. This event will be streamed on Facebook Live once the results are announced, but does not have a firm start time. Results should be announced around 3:00 p.m.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May, 28, 2019 – Yesterday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) completed a week-long trifecta of events that honor maritime history and the sacrifices of veterans. National Maritime Day, Fleet Week, and Memorial Day which occur within days of each other always make the final days of May very busy at Kings Point.