Friday, October 16, 2020 By Yazmyn Stewart As a young Black girl in America, I grew up ashamed of the way I looked. I felt uncomfortable with my appearance. Society made it difficult for Black and brown boys and girls to feel included and accepted. After school every day, I would watch TV…Read more A young Black girl’s struggles in a White society
UMES’ Dr. Tyler Logan shares his physical therapy journey Friday, October 9, 2020 Dr. Tyler Logan, a 2020 graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, is preparing for a rewarding career as he equips himself for the national licensure exam this month. During this time, the Washington, D.C. native shed…Read more Beyond the physical
U.S. Department of Education funding will support graduate student stipends Tuesday, October 6, 2020 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s graduate program in rehabilitation counseling is getting an infusion of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education. UMES will use the federal funding over the next five years to produce “well-qualified personnel available to provide vocational,…Read more Rehab counseling program gets $1 million grant
UMES a pioneer in Maryland Public Art Initiative As construction workers focus on installing exterior walls for UMES’ new academic building before winter sets in, planning also is underway on the finished appearance of its common space. The Maryland State Arts Council is coordinating a search for artists who can provide the three-story structure a…Read more Arts & sciences ~ 21st century style
UMES’ Richard Warren says educators have what it takes to innovate in difficult times Thursday, September 17, 2020 By Dr. Richard H. Warren, Jr. As we embark on the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, I’ve been thinking about how educators can turn this pandemic into purpose. Historian Henry Adams once said that “A…Read more Turning the pandemic into purpose
University holds steady in latest U.S. News & World Report survey Monday, September 14, 2020 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore heads into the 2020-21 academic year rated the nation’s 18th best historically Black institution by U.S. News & World Report. The publication’s annual rankings released today show UMES moved up one spot from a year…Read more UMES ranked the nation’s 18th best HBCU
Charter class of physician assistant graduate students enrolls Thursday, August 27, 2020 With a nation transfixed by a pandemic that’s disrupted every aspect of life, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore welcomed a charter class this fall to its new graduate-level physician assistant program. Seventeen students – including four from Maryland and two from Delaware –…Read more UMES expands health professions training
UMES junior eyes career as an environmentalist Thursday, August 20, 2020 UMES junior Teemer Barry remembers exactly when he realized science might be a good career fit. Being fitted in elementary school with glasses instantly gave him a clearer view of nature. “I could see the detail in leaves,” Barry said. He quickly concluded “the…Read more ‘The sciences are where I need to be’
UMES entomologist embarks on search for safe ways to fend off insect pests Thursday, August 6, 2020 It’s that time of year when summer fields are filled with mouth-watering local sweet corn. A “Capacity Building Grant” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture worth nearly $600,000 was awarded to Dr….Read more Bugs like sweet corn as much as consumers
‘Prosperity and tranquility’ What Jan. 20, 2021 means to two distinguished UMES faculty members Monday, January 25, 2021 In my life, many women have inspired, encouraged and empowered me. My mother, who was an embodiment of equanimity and strength, instilled in me the confidence to overcome every hurdle with valor, intention and resilience. The rise…Read more ‘Prosperity and tranquility’
