OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

 

 

As we usher in 2025, let us take a moment to reflect on the past year—a year filled with opportunities, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped us into a stronger and more united community. Together, we have proven that with unity, love, and hope, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve remarkable milestones.

This New Year is a time for renewal and a reaffirmation of our commitment to excellence. As we continue to mold future maritime leaders, we are called upon to inspire one another with a shared vision of progress and purpose. Let us uphold the principles that define Mariners—resilience, compassion, and integrity—and carry these forward in our journey. These resonate in our core institutional values of discipline, honesty, loyalty, social responsibility and competence.

To our students, you are the heart of our institution. Your dreams fuel our passion for providing quality education and opportunities that prepare you for success. To our dedicated faculty and staff, your unwavering commitment ensures that we continue to deliver the highest standards of education and service. And to our partners, alumni, and stakeholders, your steadfast support and trust in our mission empower us to rise above every challenge.

Our grateful hearts recognize the accomplishment of our shared goals in 2024, the courage exhibited to hurdle challenges in and out of the classroom with the distractions resulting among others from the dangers of climate change, the partnership and friendship we forged and continue to build in Mariners’.

This year, let us dream bigger, work harder, and stand stronger together. Let us approach each day with a renewed sense of purpose, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the greater good. Through collaboration, mutual respect, and hope for a brighter future, we can achieve even greater heights.

May 2025 bring blessings, prosperity, and countless opportunities for growth and success to all. Together, let us continue to chart a course toward a future filled with purpose and promise.

Happy New Year, our Mariners community!