USMMA Superintendent promoted to Vice Admiral
In what looks to have been one of her last official acts before stepping down from the Trump Administration, then Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao promoted U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
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USMMA midshipman awarded Merchant Marine Medal
A current U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipman, Andrew Bouchot of Castle Pines, Colo., has received the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a
Kings Point alums launch USMMA 75th anniversary campaign
JUNE 27, 2018 — Alumni of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, have launched a campaign to mark the federal academy’s 75th year of service. “This isn’t just
Crowley awards scholarships to four USMMA cadets
DECEMBER 12, 2017 — Crowley Maritime Corporation awarded four U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, cadets with 2017 Thomas B. Crowley Memorial Scholarships at yesterday’s Containerization and Intermodal Institute Connie Awards
USMMA Sea Year suspension “not supported by data”
DECEMBER 9, 2016 — Trying to protect Midshipmen against potential sexual assault and sexual harassment, the U.S. Department of Transportation has suspended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Sea Year, described on
President Obama nominates Hayman for USMMA post
OCTOBER 26, 2016—President Obama has nominated Foss Maritime VP of HSQE & External Affairs Susan Hayman to the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Board of Visitors. The Board of Visitors provides
DOT continues effort to get USMMA Sea Year back on track
OCTOBER 5, 2016 —The Department of Transportation has selected the Logistics Management Institute (LMI) to perform an independent cultural assessment of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The
USMMA suspends traditional Sea Year
JUNE 17, 2016 — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, is suspending the traditional Sea Year — actually a period in both sophomore and junior years when midshipmen are assigned
Move to keep USMMA open during government shut down
Hoping to stop that from happening, Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY-03) has announced the Midshipmen Education Certainty Act. It would ensure that midshipmen midshipmen could continue attending classes in the event of a shutdown.
Rep. Israel said, “Our midshipmen, who have committed themselves to serving our country, should not have to be faced with the risk of not graduating on time because of a government shutdown, which is no fault of their own. With only days left until another government shutdown, my common-sense legislation would ensure that USMMA classes continue regardless of an irresponsible shutdown.”
“A government shutdown not only forces us to close our doors and send midshipmen home, it also disrupts our academic calendar and jeopardizes the chances of our seniors graduating on time and beginning their careers,” said Jim Tobin, President of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association & Foundation. “I thank Congressman Israel for introducing this legislation and hope that even if Congress shuts down our government, our students will not be adversely affected.”
During the last government shutdown, which lasted from October 1 to 16, 2013, USMMA was forced to completely close and send students home. This closure had a significant impact on USMMA’s educational calendar and had the government shutdown continued for a prolonged period of time, members of the senior class would have been at risk of not being able to finish their coursework and graduate on time.
In 2013, the other four Service Academies were able to stay open during the government shutdown due to their active duty military presence on staff, who were able to continue working under the Pay Our Military Act. While the civilian instructors were furloughed, the active duty military personnel were able to step in and continue teaching classes. However, there are very few active duty military personnel at the USMMA, making this not a viable option.
USMMA Midshipman gets maritime security award
Jenny Terpenning, labor relations representative for Crowley, presented the certificate of recognition and cash award to Miller on behalf of Crowley, commenting, “We are very proud to present this award to Mr. Miller who is eager to start his seagoing career on a Crowley tanker.”
Mr. Miller, a native of El Paso, Texas, began attending USMMA in 2011 and graduated this year with a degree in intermodal logistics and transportation.
During his senior year, he participated in the maritime security elective, with a focus on maritime cyber security, leading to his award. He also served as regimental supply officer within the regiment of midshipmen and was captain of the tennis team during his senior year.
Since 1984, Crowley has provided more than $3 million dollars in scholarship funding for more than 1,000 students.
The company has also donated more than $2 million over the years to support other educational programs. In 1994, Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley Jr., established the Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship Program in honor of his father. The company continues to give scholarship dollars to deserving students in the U.S., Alaska and Puerto Rico. In 2006, the program was expanded to Central America and to date, has provided financial assistance to 20 students in that region. Crowley’s Jenny Terpenning (left) and USMMA Midshipman Christian Alexander Mille