Massachusetts Maritime Academy Teams up with New Balance and Clean Harbors to Enhance Campus Wellness
Investment to fund construction of the New Balance Wellness Center for student health and fitness
BUZZARDS BAY, MA, June 29, 2026 — Boston-based global athletic leader New Balance Athletics, Inc. and Norwell-based North American environmental leader Clean Harbors join Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) in announcing that they have entered into an agreement to support construction of a new campus wellness resource, which will be named the New Balance Wellness Center at the Clean Harbors Athletic Facility.
The $30M, 18,000-square-foot Center will be located adjacent and connected to the Academy’s main gymnasium, creating a hub for student health, fitness, and well-being.
The project recently received final approval from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), which also completed a feasibility study. DCAMM is currently working with MMA on designer selection for the project. Study and design will take place through 2027, and construction is expected to take approximately 18 months. The new Center is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2029.
"New Balance is proud to support Massachusetts Maritime Academy through this new wellness Center that will provide enhanced athletic and well-being opportunities that complement the Academy’s strong academic and skill development programs," says Jim Davis, New Balance Chairman.
“I am proud to partner with Massachusetts Maritime Academy on this important investment in student wellness and success,” added Alan S. McKim, Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clean Harbors. “The Academy develops the skilled professionals and leaders who will shape the future of essential industries, and providing modern spaces that promote physical health, resilience, and teamwork is a critical part of that preparation. By supporting the renovation and enhancement of the existing athletic facility alongside the new New Balance Wellness Center, we are helping to create an environment where cadets can thrive both in the classroom and beyond.”
“Our partnership with New Balance and Clean Harbors reflects a shared belief in the power of wellness to shape future leaders,” said Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, USMS, president of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. “The New Balance Wellness Center will provide a contemporary, dynamic environment where cadets can build life-long healthy habits that support their growth into confident, capable maritime professionals.”
The collaboration also includes an annual $5,000 scholarship opportunity starting in the Fall of 2027 for a child of a New Balance associate who is attending the Academy.
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. New Balance employs 14,000 associates around the globe, and in 2025 reported worldwide sales of $9.2 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales. To learn more about New Balance, please visit newbalance.com; for the latest press information visit newbalance.newsmarket.com.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
About Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA)
MMA is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university offering Bachelor and Master of Science degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. For more than 100 years, MMA has prepared women and men for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. As the nation's finest co-ed maritime college, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimented lifestyle with a typical four-year college environment. Located on Cape Cod, at the mouth of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the ideal college to pursue the love for the ocean, concern for the environment, interest in math and science, and a thirst for adventure. Follow MMA on FB: @massmaritime, @MassMaritime.Advancement; IG: @massmaritime, @mmacademyalumni; Twitter: @MMAadmissions, @MMAcademyAlumni; YouTube: Massachusetts Maritime Academy.