The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a busy place throughout the year with events for students and our local neighbors. Check out SANS photos and see if you can spot your friends at one of our events.
Winter Commencement 2025
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES President Heidi Anderson addresses graduates as they celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS Dean Moses Kairo, left, and Isaac Marcelin, Associate Dean of B.E.A.S.T. (Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology) enter graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Wiinter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS student Myah Bowie shows off her motar board in memory of her dad that died recently, celebrates graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students Alexandria Camp and Nandini Walia celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students Laila Dent and India Wignfield celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES students and parents celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students Somara Robinson, of Baltimore and Nandini Walia of Salisbury celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES students and parents celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS Pre-Vet Student Olivia Ludolph celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS Pre-Vet Students Olivia Ludolph, left, and Donovan Grady celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES Biochemistry major Alexandra Camp, center, celebrates graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES students and parents celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
SANS First Look Fair 2025
UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences held its annual First Look Fair Sept. 18, 2025, for students to check out experiential learning opportunities offered through student clubs, study abroad, internships and student work. (Photos by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Welcome Hawks! First Day of UMES Fall Semester 2025
University of Maryland Eastern Shore students returned to class Aug. 25 for the fall semester. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
DASL Expo celebrates student excellence
SANS DASL Expo 2025 (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Student clubs from the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences came together for a day of fun, food and student-centered activities at the Second Dean’s Award for Student Leadership (DASL) Expo, sponsored by the SANS Center for Student Excellence, on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Congratulations grads! 2025 Spring Commencement
Almost 300 graduates walked the stage May 16, 2025, to receive their degrees during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Spring Graduation that featured Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as commencement speaker. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES celebrates student achievements
Top SANS students honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Chair of Department of Natural Sciences, Nigel Jackson (Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences), Oluwatomisin Salami (Dept. of Natural Sciences), Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Grace Namwamba, Chair Department of human Ecology, Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Chair Department of Natural Sciences, Oluwatomisin Salami (Dept. of Natural Sciences) and SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo, Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences) and Dr. Grace Namwamba, Chair Department of Human Ecology. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Stephan Tubene, Chair Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, Nigel Jackson (Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences) and SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right..(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo, left, stands with others during the 72nd Honors Convocation at UMES Thursday, April 3, 2025.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences).(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024
The inaugural UMESStudent-led Undergraduate Research Symposium, hosted by the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence, was held Dec. 5, 2024. This symposium offered a unique platform for students to present their research, gain valuable experience, and engage with the academic community. Photos by Todd Dudek/Ag Communications
Top SANS students honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Chair of Department of Natural Sciences, Nigel Jackson (Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences), Oluwatomisin Salami (Dept. of Natural Sciences), Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
