Category: News

Friday, May 28, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – May 28, 2010-Summer days promise an opportunity for small farmers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware to join the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Small Farm Outreach Initiative as it embarks upon an educational, two-day farmer bus tour to “Explore New Farm Income Opportunities”…Read more Small Farmer Bus Tour Slated for Late June

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s capital campaign recently received a $30,000 donation from Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain with 7,507 locations. The gift comes as the university prepares for the inaugural class of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions’ unique three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program…Read more UMES’ Capital Campaign Receives $30,000 Donation from Walgreens

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD, May 26, 2010 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will award prizes as part of a competition for high school students enrolled in art classes in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.  The awards announcement takes place at a reception today from 4-6 p.m. in the Mosely Gallery, located in…Read more UMES Honors High School Artists

Monday, May 24, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD -May, 20, 2010- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is scheduled to host a free, two-day grant writing and capacity building workshop titled “The Art and Science of Grant Writing.” Presented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the workshop begins with a dinner and program…Read more UMES Hosts Free, Two-Day Grant Writing Workshop

Monday, May 17, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD- May 17, 2010-The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Henson Scholars and Henson Leaders expressed their gratitude for the continued support of Richard A. Henson through the Henson Foundation during a recent Scholarship Luncheon held on campus. “The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has definitely made a significant difference…Read more Henson Scholars and Leaders Express Gratitude

Monday, May 17, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-May 17, 2010-The Hazel Scholars Luncheon gave students, faculty and administrators the opportunity to pay tribute to the late Richard F. Hazel, who donated a $3 million gift to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore nearly six years ago. The donation allowed UMES to establish the Richard F. Hazel…Read more Hazel Scholars Pay Tribute to Benefactor

Monday, May 17, 2010 NFL greats join local golfers June 16 to raise funds for student scholarships PRINCESS ANNE, MD-May 13, 2010-The legendary Art Shell, pro football Hall of Famer and University of Maryland Eastern Shore alumnus, returns to the Shore on June 15 and 16 to host other NFL greats and area golfers during the Art…Read more Art Shell Celebrity Golf Classic Returns to Shore

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD- May 4, 2010-Under the direction of woodwinds instructor Brian Perez, the UMES Saxophone Quartet performed at this year’s 33rd annual Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, Va. The event, hosted by the U.S. Navy Band, is the largest saxophone convention in the country and featured some of the world’s top musicians,…Read more UMES Presents Spring Chamber Ensemble Recital