Editor’s note: Inclement weather and a schedule conflict prevented Dr. King from speaking* Tuesday, August 21, 2018 UMES’ 132nd Founders’ Day Convocation speaker will be Dr. John B. King Jr., the grandson of one of the institution’s earliest graduates. King is president and chief executive of The Education Trust, a national nonprofit organization that seeks…Read more 1894 alumna’s grandson is 2018 Founders’ Day speaker
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Cooperative agreement opens door for educational exchange with Ghana
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 University of Maryland Eastern Shore representatives signed an agreement today with a group of 10 Technical Universities in Ghana-a catalyst for scientific cooperation and outreach between the institutions. The linkage promotes development in Ghana while broadening international experiences for students at the Princess Anne campus. “This Memorandum of Understanding is the…Read more Cooperative agreement opens door for educational exchange with Ghana
“A class act”
UMES alum Richard Warren is Maryland’s 2018-19 Teacher of the Year Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Richard Warren Jr.’s classroom is not difficult to locate a few steps down the hall from Crisfield High School’s central office. It might just be a local landmark, now that he’s Maryland’s 2018-19 Teacher of the Year. Warren’s door festooned…Read more “A class act”
UMES Welcomes New Admissions / Recruitment Director
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
UMES named a United Methodist Church historic site
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
A summer spent running for public office
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
eterans Salute Gourmet Dining tickets available
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
Mosely Gallery design show promotes social change
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
UMES sponsors College Fair Nov. 2
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
UMES’ golf program receives an Exelon gift
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