Latest University News Stories
From student and faculty spotlights to important policy updates, here you’ll find the most up-to-date university news. Want to learn more about where UMES ranks among other colleges around the country? Our university news updates often include significant ranking changes from sources such as U.S. News & World Report.
Latest Stories
- UMES welcomes Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as spring graduation speaker
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is excited to announce that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will serve as its spring 2025 commencement speaker. The graduation ceremony will take place May 16…Read more UMES welcomes Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as spring graduation speaker - Honoring academic excellence
More than 900 University of Maryland Eastern Shore students were recognized for their academic accomplishments during the University’s 72nd Honors Convocation at the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center. The April 3 event…Read more Honoring academic excellence - Hawks soaring through the Power of Dreams
For the second consecutive year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore students are advancing to the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament (NCT). The NCT, which features 32 of the nation’s…Read more Hawks soaring through the Power of Dreams - Jenkins named one of Maryland’s top 100 women
UMES Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Experience Latoya Jenkins was named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for 2025 by the Baltimore Daily Record. Jenkins, one of more than 2,000…Read more Jenkins named one of Maryland’s top 100 women - Barrientos claims 2025 Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee title
It took five rounds and two hours to get to the final two spellers at Saturday’s 2025 Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee. It would take another 16 rounds and more than 30…Read more Barrientos claims 2025 Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee title
Stay up-to-date with the latest university news and happenings at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a close-knit community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and like any community we want to keep our community members informed about university news and campus events. This is your go-to page for things like the Key Newsletter (the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Newspaper), an archive of university news over the years, and campus activities to supplement your studies and socialize with other Hawks.
The Key Newsletter
Dive deeper into the university news and events that matter with the Key Newsletter—the official University of Maryland Eastern Shore Newspaper. Read about the success stories of your fellow Hawks in the Key student profile series. Or learn about how UMES celebrates holidays and national weeks and months of recognition such as National Library Week or Black History Month. The Key newsletter is also a great way for alumni and family of students to stay up to date about campus events and celebrations.
Latest Campus Events
We offer summer camps that let students continue learning and growing intellectually even when regular classes are out. We throw parties in the quad and around the Princess Anne community where you can enjoy crab bakes, food trucks, dancing, and much more. And we have professional- and career-growth oriented events to help you prepare for a fulfilling position within your field.
125th Anniversary Site
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore dates back to 1886, and throughout its long and rich history our campus has welcomed prestigious speakers and witnessed some of the most significant cultural moments of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Read about these in our university news stories from the past 125 years and learn more about the university you call home.
University News Archive
Whether you’re researching the history of UMES or just want to learn more about university news stories published over the last several decades, our university news archive is a great source to relive UMES’s history.
Annual Report
Join us in looking back at each year and memorializing the most important moments and university news, including athletics stories, university fiscal reports, and highlights from the many disciplines we have on campus.
Other University of Maryland Eastern Shore Newspapers
In addition to the Key, there are several other University of Maryland Eastern Shore newspapers and newsletters concerning specific departments and industries. These include:
The Pulse, from the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
The Global Food Security and Defense Quarterly
UMES Extension Connections! – Archive
News Archive
The Key Newsletter Archive
