Press Releases
USMMA Regimental Band to March in Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 9, 2023 – On Saturday, March 25th, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band, “George M. Cohan’s Own,” will march in The Bayside St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in Bayside, Queens.
United States Merchant Marine Academy Hosts U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program Chartering Ceremony
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 22, 2023 – On Wednesday, February 8, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held a Chartering Ceremony and recognized USMMA midshipmen who became plank owners of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Auxiliary University Program (AUP) Unit at USMMA.
United States Merchant Marine Academy Hosts Mariner Safety and Security Day
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 2, 2023 – On Monday, January 23, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its first Mariner Safety and Security Day.
Midshipmen Recognized at Academic Star and Sea Year Ribbon Ceremony
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 13, 2023 – This morning, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the first term of Academic Year 2022-2023.
USMMA Holds 45th Festival of Lights
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.