We asked UMES alumni “What was your favorite UMES memory?” Alumni interviewed: Ardina Petty, (Class of 2000); Tyree Smith, (Class of 2017); and Kenya Adams, (Class of 1995)…Read more “It was so much fun”
“It was so much fun”
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‘He made it fun and easy to learn’
We asked UMES alumni who their favorite professors were. Alumni interviewed: Latonya Wallace, (Class of 1995); Aaron Bailey, (Class of 2017); Wanda Jefferson-Walker, (Class of 1988); Sharron Fletcher, (Class of 1995); and Tristan Morgan, (Class of 2007)…Read more ‘He made it fun and easy to learn’
‘I lived across from the cows’
We asked UMES alumni what’s the biggest change they’ve seen since they graduated. Alumni interviewed: Tess-Ella Brooks, Class of 1993; Kelly McNeil, Class of 2002; and Oliver Pope, Class of 1980…Read more ‘I lived across from the cows’
‘It’s about being proactive’
For Stacey Carver Jr., crossing the stage for commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was a long time coming in his own words. When the senior biology major arrived at UMES as a transfer, he was in a different place from when he set foot on the campus as a high school student…Read more ‘It’s about being proactive’
‘It’s the follow through that makes the difference’
Briahna Willis’ experience playing golf was one that many of her competitive counterparts shared. Being introduced to the game at a very young age by her father, it wasn’t a sport that she was very passionate about. Although she would start playing in events before the age of 10 years old with her share of…Read more ‘It’s the follow through that makes the difference’
“I feel like UMES does a great job preparing me”
We talked with University of Maryland Eastern Shore seniors about their post-college aspirations. Students Interviewed: Diamond Boston, Daisuke Mayama, Alejandra Amezcua, Diana Ochoa, and Tysheira Sprull…Read more “I feel like UMES does a great job preparing me”
A Hawk a decade in the making
Dr. Jocelyn Elliott is a shining example of the greatness that departs from the halls of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore during commencement season. After a decade on this campus, she became a three-time graduate of this historically Black institution after walking across the stage and being hooded for her Ph.D. in food and…Read more A Hawk a decade in the making
‘Utilize the relationships you created here at UMES’
Briana Palmore addressed the student body and attendees as the student commentary speaker during the winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. The Hackensack, N.J. native has a record of being devoted to service to others that will serve her well in her career path of public service. She has served in support positions of the…Read more ‘Utilize the relationships you created here at UMES’
‘We’re essentially the trailblazers’
When Jamison Trower began looking at his post-graduate options, he found himself in a situation that was a mix of familiarity and foreignness. As a 2018 University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate who played on the baseball team and majored in biology, Trower was deliberating what to do next. After mulling over his future, he…Read more ‘We’re essentially the trailblazers’
‘You can push yourself to new limits’
There was a combined feeling of joy, sadness, relief, and accomplishment as 187 students officially confirmed their degrees as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore held its winter commencement exercises at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center today. The event returned to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic start time of 10 a.m., following two commencements that started…Read more ‘You can push yourself to new limits’
