Thursday, October 12, 2017 Dr. Eric Hilton is the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s new admissions and recruitment director. Hilton has nearly two decades of experience in higher education administration as a recruiter. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Hilton earned his undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees from Ohio University in Athens, where he also played…Read more UMES Welcomes New Admissions / Recruitment Director
Peninsula-Delaware Conference bestows honor Wednesday, October 11, 2017 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore – founded in 1886 as the Delaware Conference Academy – has the distinction of being “United Methodist Historic Site # 536,” an honor bestowed by the denomination’s Peninsula-Delaware Conference. It is a national recognition and one that was overdue, according…Read more UMES named a United Methodist Church historic site
By Debra Driscoll of the Bay Weekly newspaper Tuesday, October 10, 2017 DaJuan Gay began his studies at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with more on his mind than his challenging curriculum. At age 20, when most college kids anticipate the social life of school, Gay focused his extracurricular activities on his run for…Read more A summer spent running for public office
Friday, October 6, 2017 Tickets are available to tantalize your taste buds at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Gourmet Dining Series; a long-time fall tradition. Hospitality and Tourism Management students and faculty have planned a veterans’ salute and a holiday celebration. The five-course meals take place Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 at 7 p.m….Read more eterans Salute Gourmet Dining tickets available
Show runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 22 Friday, October 6, 2017 “Design/Connection,” opening Oct. 19 with a reception in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Mosely Gallery from 4-6 p.m., is an invitational show featuring the works of four contemporary artists and educators who use visual communication as a means to “connect, elevate and…Read more Mosely Gallery design show promotes social change
Monday, October 2, 2017 High school juniors and seniors can connect with representatives from colleges across the country Nov. 2 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Tri-County College Fair. The free event, which is in its 16th year, is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Students can…Read more UMES sponsors College Fair Nov. 2
Utility’s philanthropy will support technology upgrades Friday, September 29, 2017 A Baltimore-area utility company that sponsored a major pro golf tournament this past summer has made a donation to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s PGA golf management program. The $20,000 gift from Constellation, an Exelon Company, will be used to purchase computerized teaching equipment…Read more UMES’ golf program receives an Exelon gift
By Kate Kent Thursday, September 28, 2017 Editor’s Note: UMES counselor Kate Kent used her professional training and experience to assist the American Red Cross as a volunteer assigned to shelters where Hurricane Harvey evacuees from the Gulf Coast relocated. After officially being assigned by the American Red Cross to the Texas Hurricane Disaster detail, I…Read more A volunteer’s front line view of hurricane relief in Texas
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 If you’re keeping up with the latest on educational settings for hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the community and schools, you’ve probably seen the term, “makerspace.” “Makerspaces have been popping up more recently in school libraries and media centers, which can pose safety issues if not designed and…Read more Professor publishes one of a kind text resource
UMES program receives 5-year funding extension Friday, September 22, 2017 Upward Bound, a federal program synonymous with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for more than half a century, is positioned to continue making a college education a realistic goal for first-generation and low-income students. Dr. Nicolé L. Gale, UMES’ Upward Bound program director, says the U.S….Read more Upward Bound breaks down barriers
