‘Hawkcoming After Next’ to bring excitement to UMES campus
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
- ‘Hawkcoming After Next’ to bring excitement to UMES campus
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) presents “Hawkcoming After Next” from Nov. 2-9, a weeklong celebration featuring various homecoming events for students, alumni, and the community. “This year’s Homecoming will be…Read more ‘Hawkcoming After Next’ to bring excitement to UMES campus - MacKenzie Scott Donates $38 Million to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Underscoring Confidence in President Anderson’s Leadership
PRINCESS ANNE, MD (Oct. 25, 2025)– The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) today announced a $38 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – the largest single gift in the institution’s history….Read more MacKenzie Scott Donates $38 Million to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Underscoring Confidence in President Anderson’s Leadership - UMES remembers 1965 alum Earl S. Richardson
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) remembers alum and former Morgan State University President Earl S. Richardson, who recently died. He was 81. A viewing for Dr. Richardson will take place…Read more UMES remembers 1965 alum Earl S. Richardson - UMES Chief of Staff Robert Mock Named President of Peru State College
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Robert C. Mock Jr., has been selected as the next president of Peru State College in…Read more UMES Chief of Staff Robert Mock Named President of Peru State College - Rev. Jamal Bryant visit headlines UMES’ Founders Week Activities
A Sept. 15 keynote speech by noted author and minister Rev. Jamal Bryant headlines the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 139th Founders Week, which runs from Sept. 11-18. Bryant, who founded Baltimore’s…Read more Rev. Jamal Bryant visit headlines UMES’ Founders Week Activities
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
