- Maine Maritime Academy to Host Climate Symposium on March 28CASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy will host the 2022 Maritime Academy Climate Symposium on March 28. The event will be held in-person for students, faculty, and staff at the college and the public is invited to attend virtually through a livestream on the MMA website. The Maritime Academy Climate Symposium is a student driven […]
- Student Leaders Assume Duties During Annual Change of Command CeremonyCASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy’s Regiment of Midshipmen held its annual Change of Command Ceremony on February 24, transferring authority and responsibilities between two classes of student leaders. Graduating First Class Midshipmen passed their leadership positions to Second Class Midshipmen who will guide the Regiment through the next year. The Change of Command event […]
- Maine Maritime Academy to Host Climate Symposium on March 28CASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy will host the 2022 Maritime Academy Climate Symposium on March 28. The event will be held in-person for students, faculty, and staff at the college and the public is invited to attend virtually through a livestream on the MMA website. The Maritime Academy Climate Symposium is a student driven […]
- Student Leaders Assume Duties During Annual Change of Command CeremonyCASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy’s Regiment of Midshipmen held its annual Change of Command Ceremony on February 24, transferring authority and responsibilities between two classes of student leaders. Graduating First Class Midshipmen passed their leadership positions to Second Class Midshipmen who will guide the Regiment through the next year. The Change of Command event […]
- Annual Change of Command Ceremony to be Held at Maine Maritime AcademyCASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy President, Dr. William J. Brennan, along with Vice President Dr. Elizabeth True, Captain Gordon MacArthur, Commandant of Midshipmen John D. Cashman, and NROTC Commanding Officer Captain Sean Kearns will preside over the Academy’s Change of Command Ceremony on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. This annual ceremony honors […]
- Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees to Hold Quarterly MeetingCASTINE, Maine – The Board of Trustees of Maine Maritime Academy will hold their quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This meeting will be held via Zoom. This meeting will include several divisional reports and actions. Members of the public interested in attending the meeting may do so […]
- Maine Maritime Academy Joins the Coalition for CollegeMembership affirms commitment to increasing college access for under-represented students Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) has joined the Coalition for College, a diverse group of more than 150 public and private colleges and universities across the U.S. working to improve college access for low-income, under-resourced and first-generation students. The academy meets the coalition’s rigorous eligibility standards […]
- State Maritime Academy Presidents Urge Support of New Program To Combat Sexual Assault at SeaThis week, President Brennan joined the state maritime academy (SMA) presidents in signing a letter to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) expressing support for a new plan, EMBARC, which will combat sexual assault on U.S. flag vessels. If implemented, the program will support safe sea training for cadets and midshipmen. December 14, 2021 Lucinda Lessley Acting […]
- T/S State of Maine Arrives in Castine Following Winter Training CruiseCASTINE, Maine — The Training Ship State of Maine (TSSOM) will arrive back in her homeport of Castine on Saturday, December 18th, following the third training cruise of the year. State of Maine normally departs in late April – early May of each year for a 60 to 75-day training cruise. This year however, the […]
- Jerald S. Paul Named Next President of Maine Maritime AcademyCASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy’s Board of Trustees announced today that Jerald S. “Jerry” Paul has been named as the college’s 15th President. Mr. Paul, current President of Capitol Access and a 1989 graduate of the institution, will take office this spring. Mr. Paul will succeed President William J. Brennan, who steps down from […]
- Maine Maritime Academy Welcomes Kimberly Reilly as Vice President of Enrollment Management and MarketingCASTINE, Maine—Dr. William J. Brennan, President of Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), has announced that the college concluded a national search for a Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing with the recruitment of Kimberly Reilly to the position. “We are thrilled to have Kim join our leadership team,” said President Brennan. “Her impressive professional background […]
- Student Scholars and Faculty Honored at Maine Maritime Academy Academic Achievement AwardsCASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony was held on Wednesday evening, November 10, to honor the scholarly accomplishments of students and the service of faculty. Scheel Scholars Henry A. Scheel of Rockport, Maine was one of America’s most respected naval architects and yacht designers. During his long and distinguished career, […]
- Maine Maritime Academy Training the Next Generation of Supply Chain Logistics ProfessionalsCASTINE — The current national supply chain crisis has highlighted a need for an increased number of supply chain logistics workers both in the U.S. and abroad. Maine Maritime Academy’s International Business and Logistics (IBL) degree program is using hands-on education from expert faculty members to train the next generation of supply chain logistics professionals […]
- T/S State of Maine Departs on Winter Training CruiseCASTINE — The Training Ship State of Maine (TSSOM) will depart Castine on Tuesday, November 16, for the third training cruise of the year. Winter cruises were once commonplace at MMA. However, over time, the college’s training evolutions were condensed to allow for a single summer voyage to locations in North America, the Caribbean, and […]
- State Maritime Academies Urge Action on Sexual Assault in the Maritime IndustryCASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy President William J. Brennan joined state maritime academy presidents in signing a letter to the acting administrator of MARAD (the Maritime Administration, an agency of the Department of Transportation) condemning acts of sexual assault and harassment in the maritime industry. In doing so they also articulated their unequivocal support for […]
- Maine Maritime Academy and Coastal CTE Schools Build Diesel Technology NetworkIn early August, coastal Maine CTE schools got a tremendous boost due to the generosity of Maine Maritime Academy. The Midcoast School of Technology and Waldo County Technical Center instructors traveled to Castine to meet with members of the Marine Power Technology faculty to receive a donation of 10 Westerbeke and Perkins marinized diesel engines. […]
- Maine Maritime Academy Celebrates Vaccine Milestone as Student Return to CampusCASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy’s Castine campus has come alive this week as students return for the upcoming semester. Staff and faculty welcomed new and returning Mariners during a series of check-in events to kick off the college’s Regimental Preparatory Training (RPT) program and more are expected to arrive in the coming days. “This is […]
- Maine Maritime Academy Announces Student Vaccine Requirement for Fall 2021CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy will begin welcoming students back to campus later this month and the college’s faculty and staff are preparing for a busy semester. In addition to a continued focus on academic excellence and hands-on, minds-on learning, health and safety remain a key priority in planning for what many hope to be a […]
- The International Guild of Miniature Artisans’ Guild School to be Held at Maine Maritime AcademyCASTINE – The International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) will be hosting the 39th annual Guild School at Maine Maritime Academy from July 25-29, 2021. Free Exhibitions Open to the Public July 25-29, 2021 Free exhibitions for the public will be held Sunday through Wednesday, July 25-28, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Thursday, […]
- Graduation Awards Announced for Maine Maritime Academy’s Class of 2021CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy has announced 28 awards to honor 35 graduating students who have demonstrated academic excellence, exemplary character, and an enduring commitment to the college’s community. The announcement follows this spring’s Commencement Ceremony and the recent completion of U.S Coast Guard exams. “These students represent the best of the Maine Maritime Academy,” […]
- Maine Maritime Academy President Announces RetirementCASTINE – William J. Brennan, president of Maine Maritime Academy, has announced his decision to retire after the upcoming school year, capping off 12 years of dedicated service to the institution. “It is an exciting moment for me, but I really do have mixed emotions about the announcement,” says Brennan. “This is truly the best job […]
- Maine Maritime Academy Announces Graduates and Dean’s List for Spring 2021CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy recently named 353 students to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement in the second semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Students named to the Dean’s List earn a grade point average of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale. For a full listing, please visit the complete Maine Maritime […]
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