The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences congratulates its 72 graduates. Read about the inspiration, aspirations and accomplishments of six members of the Class of 2026. Ph.D. earned in 3 years John Ithiru, a doctoral student in food and agricultural sciences, was hooded at UMES’ 139th annual spring commencement May 15, 2026. Ithiru earned his…Read more Meet 6 SANS graduates ready for their next chapter
UMES student researcher contributing to poultry industry, awarded DCA scholarship
Unishma Ghimire received a $3,000 scholarship for the second consecutive year awarded through Delmarva Chicken Association’s Scholarship Program. She is pursuing a master’s degree in food and agricultural sciences with a concentration in animal and poultry science at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Ghimire is working with UMES poultry researcher Dr. Jennifer Timmons on…Read more UMES student researcher contributing to poultry industry, awarded DCA scholarship
1890 faculty and student research findings shared at sympoisum
Nearly 2,000 researchers and students participated in the Association of 1890 Research Directors Symposium held March 28-31, 2026 in New Orleans. Themed “Innovations in Food, Health & Agriculture: Technological Advancements, Ecological Resilience & Economic Sustainability,” more than 300 oral, and 510 posters were presented. The symposium is a gathering to showcase and share research findings…Read more 1890 faculty and student research findings shared at sympoisum
Maryland family and consumer sciences professionals meet at UMES; student research highlighted
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosted the Maryland Association of Family and Consumer Sciences spring meeting April 17, 2026. It was organized around the theme “Advancing the FCS Profession.” The event brought faculty and students together for a day of professional development and networking, including workshops on natural dyeing, financial literacy and digital textile…Read more Maryland family and consumer sciences professionals meet at UMES; student research highlighted
UMES faculty and extension member awarded for mentorship
None shone brighter at the annual 1890 Association of Research Directors Biennial Research Symposium than Dr. Lila Karki. The associate professor of agricultural economics was awarded the 2026 McKinley Mayes Mentoring Award on March 31 during the event’s awards banquet. The prestigious award recognizes an ARD member, or a research scientist, committed to mentoring early…Read more UMES faculty and extension member awarded for mentorship
Biomedical researcher to honors awardees: ‘Tell your story’
The U.S. gained a biomedical engineer who is contributing knowledge to research in cystic fibrosis thanks in part to UMES’ School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Dr. Yasmin Roye (UMES Class of 2020), a scientist in Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, returned to her alma mater as the guest speaker for…Read more Biomedical researcher to honors awardees: ‘Tell your story’
UMES students receive academic awards at Honors Convocation
Top scholars were celebrated April 2, 2026, during the 73rd annual UMES Honors Convocation held in the Ella Fitzgerald Center. University of Maryland Eastern Shore undergraduates were recognized for academic achievements, including dean’s list honors for the 2025 spring and fall semesters (minimum 3.5 GPA), departmental distinction (minimum 3.7 GPA), departmental honors (an outstanding student…Read more UMES students receive academic awards at Honors Convocation
UMES researcher awarded grant to study soil contaminants
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Assistant Professor Eguono “Wayne” Omagamre was awarded nearly $120,000 to investigate harmful chemicals in Maryland soil, specifically the point at which those chemicals move from soil into food crops, and how to reduce that transfer. Omagamre’s research focuses on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called forever chemicals, which are…Read more UMES researcher awarded grant to study soil contaminants
Agricultural students learn from hands-on experiences in Peru
An experiential learning trip to Peru over the winter break provided global perspectives on agriculture for a trio of students in UMES’ Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences. The program was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s NextGen initiative and included three partnering HBCUs: Kentucky State, Lincoln and Florida A&M universities. Shanaya Hines…Read more Agricultural students learn from hands-on experiences in Peru
UMES faculty selected for new leadership program
School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty will take part in UMES’ new Assistant Department Chair Leadership Program. Pictured from left are, Drs. Bridgett Clinton-Scott, human ecology graduate program director; Caleb Nindo, professor of food processing and engineering, and food and agricultural sciences Ph.D. program director; and Justine Whitaker, assistant professor of environmental sciences. They…Read more UMES faculty selected for new leadership program
