The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has been known by a series of names reflective of its location, evolving role and mission since enrolling its first students on Sept. 13, 1886. It opened under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church’s Delaware Conference. Benjamin and Portia Bird welcomed nine students that first day to a…Read more What’s in a name?
What’s in a name?
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