‘I never gave up on myself’

Jalen Hunter’s interest in becoming a mechanical engineer started – as most passions do – at home. Hunter, a University of Maryland Eastern Shore student from Oxon Hill, Maryland, would often see his dad working on cars, which led to his career inspiration. “I saw there was a lot of handiwork involved, and I saw…Read more ‘I never gave up on myself’

A polished Gem

There are times when a name can be more than a name. Sometimes, it can take on a life of its own. Just ask University of Maryland Eastern Shore student Ayanna Zenzele-Rushing, who faculty and students alike know by her moniker “Gem.” “It was a nickname I fostered that reflects my personality,” Zenzele-Rushing said. “I’m…Read more A polished Gem

Persistence pays off

Science has always been an interest of Ludan Osman. With her parents being high school science teachers in her native Sudan, Osman, 22, learned everything she knew about the field from an early age, leading to her pursuit of a career in the healthcare industry. After her family emigrated to the United States in 2019,…Read more Persistence pays off

UMES to hold its winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 13

PRINCESS ANNE, MD. — University of Maryland Eastern Shore President Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, will confer degrees to 202 students during the university’s winter commencement Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m. The event, which will take place at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center on the UMES campus, will feature performances by the UMES student…Read more UMES to hold its winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 13

‘I’ve been building myself up to accomplish this’

The past six months have been event-filled for University of Maryland Eastern Shore senior Jalen Gourrier. Heading into his final undergraduate year, the business major participated in two major summer programs that not only polished his resume but also helped develop his leadership skills. Gourrier first participated in the 10-day Johns Hopkins Summer Business Academy,…Read more ‘I’ve been building myself up to accomplish this’

‘We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams’

When Dr. Constance Pruitt joined the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in August as an assistant professor of political science and international affairs in the Department of Social Sciences, the two-time Howard University graduate came on a mission. “There were a few reasons why I absolutely wanted to join the Hawk family,” said Pruitt, who…Read more ‘We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams’

UMES pharmacy student’s tweet goes viral, becomes inspirational

When Taiwo Oluyemo, an incoming graduate student to the pharmacy program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, shared her feelings of hopefulness in a Sept. 3 social media post on X (formerly Twitter), she had no idea how that sentiment would resonate with so many people. In the first day alone, there were more…Read more UMES pharmacy student’s tweet goes viral, becomes inspirational

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