With the spring semester classes a week away from starting, University of Maryland Eastern Shore President Heidi M. Anderson updated staff and faculty on the latest successes and achievements from the first half of the school year as well as upcoming events and initiatives. The presentation, which took place at the Student Services Center Theater…Read more ‘Our campus is on the move’
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‘People that had an impact on me while I was here’
We asked returning UMES alumni who they were looking forward to seeing at Homecoming 2022. The interviews were recorded during the Homecoming 2022 Tailgate. Alumni interviewed: Aaron Bailey, Class of 2017; Jasmine James, Class of 2013; Kelly McNeil, Class of 2002; Oliver Pope, Class of 1980; Tess-Ella Brooks, Class of 1995; Wanda Jefferson-Walker, Class of…Read more ‘People that had an impact on me while I was here’
‘One of the most dynamic vocalists in the past decade’
Grammy Award-winning singer Gregory Porter makes his Delmarva debut when he performs on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore next month. The acclaimed baritone, who has been compared to the likes of legendary crooners Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder, takes the stage of the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center…Read more ‘One of the most dynamic vocalists in the past decade’
“It was so much fun”
We asked UMES alumni “What was your favorite UMES memory?” Alumni interviewed: Ardina Petty, (Class of 2000); Tyree Smith, (Class of 2017); and Kenya Adams, (Class of 1995)…Read more “It was so much fun”
‘He made it fun and easy to learn’
We asked UMES alumni who their favorite professors were. Alumni interviewed: Latonya Wallace, (Class of 1995); Aaron Bailey, (Class of 2017); Wanda Jefferson-Walker, (Class of 1988); Sharron Fletcher, (Class of 1995); and Tristan Morgan, (Class of 2007)…Read more ‘He made it fun and easy to learn’
‘I lived across from the cows’
We asked UMES alumni what’s the biggest change they’ve seen since they graduated. Alumni interviewed: Tess-Ella Brooks, Class of 1993; Kelly McNeil, Class of 2002; and Oliver Pope, Class of 1980…Read more ‘I lived across from the cows’
‘It’s about being proactive’
For Stacey Carver Jr., crossing the stage for commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was a long time coming in his own words. When the senior biology major arrived at UMES as a transfer, he was in a different place from when he set foot on the campus as a high school student…Read more ‘It’s about being proactive’
‘It’s the follow through that makes the difference’
Briahna Willis’ experience playing golf was one that many of her competitive counterparts shared. Being introduced to the game at a very young age by her father, it wasn’t a sport that she was very passionate about. Although she would start playing in events before the age of 10 years old with her share of…Read more ‘It’s the follow through that makes the difference’
“I feel like UMES does a great job preparing me”
We talked with University of Maryland Eastern Shore seniors about their post-college aspirations. Students Interviewed: Diamond Boston, Daisuke Mayama, Alejandra Amezcua, Diana Ochoa, and Tysheira Sprull…Read more “I feel like UMES does a great job preparing me”
A Hawk a decade in the making
Dr. Jocelyn Elliott is a shining example of the greatness that departs from the halls of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore during commencement season. After a decade on this campus, she became a three-time graduate of this historically Black institution after walking across the stage and being hooded for her Ph.D. in food and…Read more A Hawk a decade in the making