Students in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences were among the 603 undergraduate students honored for their academic prowess during the 2021 calendar year at UMES’ 69th spring honors convocation. Each school at the university honored a top student along with a student from each academic department at the April 14 ceremony. Dean’s list…Read more SANS students receive awards at 69th annual honors convocation
SANS students travel to Dominican Republic for service learning trip
UMES students who are members of the Richard A. Henson Honors Program or the School of Pharmacy had an experience of a lifetime as they traveled to the Dominican Republic for a service learning trip over spring break, March 19-26. Four SANS students (see photos and captions) were among the group of 14, including three…Read more SANS students travel to Dominican Republic for service learning trip
Doctoral student heading for a promising career in toxicology research
When Zoe Johnson crosses the stage on May 20 during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Spring 2022 commencement exercises to accept his doctorate in toxicology, it will be with a mindset to help safeguard public health by continuing his research with the pharmaceutical industry or a federal agency. For his doctoral dissertation, Johnson explored…Read more Doctoral student heading for a promising career in toxicology research
Farm Credit Foundation awards scholarships to UMES ag majors
PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(April 27, 2022)-Two sophomores at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are the recipients of $10,000 scholarships from the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. The awards will assist both students in their general agriculture (animal and poultry science concentration) studies and intent to become veterinarians. Charles M. Wright IV, owner of Wright’s…Read more Farm Credit Foundation awards scholarships to UMES ag majors
UMES celebrates 150th Arbor Day by joining college campus tree program
PRINCESS ANNE, MD- (April 29, 2022)- This year’s Arbor Day celebration is notable as it marks the 150th anniversary of the national observance. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore teamed up with the Maryland Forest Service for a tree planting ceremony today to serve as one of the statewide kick-off events aiming to be a…Read more UMES celebrates 150th Arbor Day by joining college campus tree program
Fashion merchandising students network with alumnae mentors in LA fashion industry
UMES fashion merchandising students likely still have stars in their eyes after a spring break experiential learning trip to the glamorous and glitzy LA Fashion District. Dr. Bridgett Clinton-Scott, an associate professor in the Department of Human Ecology, connected 11 of her students with UMES alumnae working in the industry in Los Angeles. Entrepreneur, influencer…Read more Fashion merchandising students network with alumnae mentors in LA fashion industry
