Colin Glushakow, bachelor’s general agriculture, animal science, pre-vet, Hebron, Maryland. Glushakow credits his success to “my support system, the friends I made and my advisor, who helped me plan my next steps.” The aspiring veterinarian will take a gap year to work at a farm in New York before applying to a school of veterinary…Read more Here’s what our Spring 2025 graduates had to say:
Research farm manager retires after five decades farming
Did you know that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is comprised of more than 1,530 acres? Of that, nearly 340 acres is tillable, including pasture for about 150 sheep, goats and chickens. Merton “Earle” Canter, the man responsible for the daily operation of the campus farm and the fields at the UMES Research, Extension…Read more Research farm manager retires after five decades farming
UMES provides nurturing environment for graduate’s success
When Van Spencer accepted a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management May 16 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s spring commencement, it brought him a step closer to his career aspirations. The future entrepreneur aims to operate his own garden center or plant nursery. “Business interested me, but I also wanted to learn about plant…Read more UMES provides nurturing environment for graduate’s success

