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’
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’
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’
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”
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
Briana Palmore addressed the student body and attendees as the student commentary speaker during the winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. The Hackensack, N.J. native has a record of being devoted to service to others that will serve her well in her career path of public service. She has served in support positions of the…Read more ‘Utilize the relationships you created here at UMES’
When Jamison Trower began looking at his post-graduate options, he found himself in a situation that was a mix of familiarity and foreignness. As a 2018 University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate who played on the baseball team and majored in biology, Trower was deliberating what to do next. After mulling over his future, he…Read more ‘We’re essentially the trailblazers’
There was a combined feeling of joy, sadness, relief, and accomplishment as 187 students officially confirmed their degrees as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore held its winter commencement exercises at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center today. The event returned to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic start time of 10 a.m., following two commencements that started…Read more ‘You can push yourself to new limits’
We asked University of Maryland Eastern Shore students where their favorite place to study is. Students interviewed: Princaya Sanders, Oluwatomisin Salami, Jaden West, Londyn Davis, Jayden Bannerman, and Alexia Hackett…Read more ‘It’s my own personal space’
Danielle Millberry always wanted to pursue membership in the sorority Sigma Gamma Rho during her time at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. That opportunity arrived on October 17, 1992, when the charter group of the Nu Delta chapter of the organization formed. “Some other members of Greek life here I that was close to…Read more ‘It’s a lifelong journey’
