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
- Vickers named new V.P. for Strategic Communications and MarketingThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore has named Robert Vickers Jr. as its new vice president for strategic communications and marketing. Vickers, who comes to UMES from the University of Rochester in…Read more Vickers named new V.P. for Strategic Communications and Marketing
- A team worth its SALTLatoya Jenkins wants to ensure UMES is fully prepared for the new influx of students. Jenkins, UMES’s Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Experience, has built a staff with experience to…Read more A team worth its SALT
- UMES 1890 Land-Grant initiatives receive priority funding in proposed FY25 budgetThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore has secured priority funding for its 1890 Land-Grant initiatives as part of the proposed Senate Appropriations Agriculture, RuralDevelopment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s…Read more UMES 1890 Land-Grant initiatives receive priority funding in proposed FY25 budget
- UMES Hires First Permanent Dean for School of Veterinary MedicineThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore has hired its first permanent Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stanley Robertson has joined UMES after a nationwide search. He began his duties…Read more UMES Hires First Permanent Dean for School of Veterinary Medicine
- Providing an opportunity for future successA group of students who struggled or underperformed in high school look to shed those perceptions while starting their next academic journey. July 8, marks the opening of the University of Maryland…Read more Providing an opportunity for future success
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