USMMA Class of 2022 Sworn into USNR
joining at a time when their presence is most important to our country. He congratulated them on their progress thus far before administering the oath of a Midshipman in the U.S. Navy Reserve.Once sworn-in, the Plebes joined the Regiment of Midshipmen and marched past the reviewing officers, Rear Adm. James A. Helis, Superintendent of the Academy, Capt. Urwiller, and Cdr. Andrew McCarthy, Deputy Commandant of Cadets.“Today’s event marks another significant milestone at the Academy, but in particular for the Class of 2022,” Helis said. “It’s a great moment in their professional
USMMA Earns ABET Accreditation
leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.“We are very pleased with today’s ABET accreditation notification and congratulate the Marine Engineering Department on maintaining this qualification,” said Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Superintendent at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “This well-deserved honor for our Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management, and Marine Engineering Systems programs ensures USMMA engineering graduates continue to set high standards in these critical maritime disciplines.&rdquo
USMMA Outlines Top Priorities in New Strategic Plan
and administration; enhancing the Academy’s communications and relationships; and emphasizing the role of athletics.“The level of research and inclusion during the development process for the strategic plan was unparalleled at the Academy,” said Rear Admirals Mark L. Buzby and James A. Helis, DoT maritime administrator and Academy superintendent, respectively. “The resulting product is a collection of hundreds of relevant data points from summits, interviews, surveys and sensing sessions, all captured comprehensively in the plan.”The strategic plan was 18 months
Kumar to Lead MARAD Education and Training
, “In October, I will begin to serve in my new role to lead MARAD’s efforts to build a pipeline of future merchant mariners for our Nation, and to work with State Maritime Academies to address their training ship requirements and other needs.” USMMA Superintendent, Rear Adm. James A. Helis, USMS, Ph.D., said, “Even while he takes on his broader education responsibilities at MARAD, Dean Kumar will remain part of the USMMA family, and we look forward to his continuing advice and support for all that we do at Kings Point. “His commitment to delivering a world-clas
USMMA Welcomes Class of 2019
On Saturday, August 8, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point welcomed 243 “plebe candidates” of the Class of 2019 into the Regiment of Midshipmen as they took USMMA’s Corps of Cadets Oath administrated by Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Ph.D., Superintendent of USMMA, during the Acceptance Day Ceremony and Parade. They were then sworn in as midshipmen in the U.S. Navy Reserve by Rear Admiral Mark R, Whitney, Deputy Commander, Logistics, Maintenance and Industrial Operations Naval Sea Systems Command. Acceptance Day marks the transition of the “plebe
Howard Delivers Commencement Address at Kings Point
requirements in times of peace and war. "For over seventy years, the Academy has trained leaders for careers at sea while instilling the values that allow them to become outstanding leaders in the maritime industry, the military and their communities," said USMMA Superintendent, Rear Admiral James A. Helis. I am especially proud of these new maritime leaders and am certain that they will continue to make us proud as they embark on a lifetime of service." navy.mil
