We spoke with students who attended last week’s Spring Career & Internship Fair, held in the Student Services Center ballroom, and asked them what they were looking for during the daylong event. Students interviewed: Aaliyah Chambers, Sophomore; Brandon Taylor, Senior; Kayla Waters, Sophomore; and Abdul-Hakeem Kargbo, Senior…Read more ‘I’m trying to lay the foundation for my career’
Kristian Francis has always had a passion for anything business related. As a high-schooler, she would attend summer accounting camps, which furthered her interest in the field. Ultimately, her path would lead her to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where she is not only pursuing a major in business administration but is also a…Read more ‘It was a transformative experience’
While it was cold and drizzly outside, the members of the group Models Collective were scorching hot as they participated in a photo shoot donning fashion featuring the new logo of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, unveiled last summer as part of the institution’s rebrand. The shoot took place inside the new Pharmacy and…Read more ‘We’re a new school and an improved school’
We asked new freshmen starting UMES in the spring semester, “What are you hoping to get from your UMES experience?” Students interviewed: Ramatoulie Kah, Jay McCarter, and Oluwakayomademi Ogunola…Read more ‘I am trying to make friends’
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation was the recipient of $1.5 million in federal funding as part of its efforts to provide expanded resources beyond campus. The grant, which was part of the 2023 omnibus funding legislation that was approved by the federal government, was recently announced by the offices…Read more ‘We truly want to see businesses, start here, grow here and thrive’
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’
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’
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’
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”
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’
