Renovations on a nutrition science lab and updated classrooms are expected to be complete by end of summer. They will enhance student learning “by providing modern equipment, fostering hands-on experiences and supporting a positive and dynamic learning environment,” said Robin Gould (pictured below), director of UMES’ Didactic Program in Dietetics and lead on the project….Read more UMES nutrition science lab, classrooms get major upgrades
Spring agribusiness graduate earns Farm Credit scholarship
Recent graduate Mouhamadou Diack was among two UMES students who received $5,000 scholarships from the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement for the 2024-25 academic year. The funds help awardees continue their studies and intent to pursue agriculture-related careers. Diack, an agribusiness management major, came to UMES as a transfer student after earning an associate’s…Read more Spring agribusiness graduate earns Farm Credit scholarship
UMES graduate student contributes to poultry research, awarded industry scholarship
Unishma Ghimire, who is pursuing a master’s degree in food and agricultural sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is the recipient of the Emerson Morgan Graduate Scholarship. The $3,000 award is the largest among $23,500 awarded to a dozen college students by the Delmarva Chicken Association. “By supporting these students, DCA is nurturing…Read more UMES graduate student contributes to poultry research, awarded industry scholarship
Here’s what our Spring 2025 graduates had to say:
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
UMES professor emerita celebrates the law that shaped HBCUs
As the University of Maryland Eastern Shore celebrates 135 years of being an 1890 land-grant institution, understanding the importance of that designation remains vital, as Dr. Carolyn Brooks (far left) urged during a talk. Brooks, who had a three-decade career at the Princess Anne university has a wide-ranging experience in higher education relating to research,…Read more UMES professor emerita celebrates the law that shaped HBCUs
UMES pre-vet students learn from practical experience
It’s a learning experience you can’t get from the classroom, knowing when intervention is needed in animal husbandry to save a life. Shamia “Mia” Onley (far right) was being interviewed on camera, with quick glances to the expectant doe, or female goat, who had settled in the corner, when she said, “We’ve got to stop….Read more UMES pre-vet students learn from practical experience
UMES ‘honors our history,’ looks to future as land-grant university
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Wellness Walk on April 22 kicked off a celebration of the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890, also known as the Agricultural College Act of 1890. Sponsored by Sen. Justin Morrill of Vermont, the legislation’s passing and signing was instrumental in the founding of 19 historically…Read more UMES ‘honors our history,’ looks to future as land-grant university
Maryland Forest Service joins UMES for Earth Day celebration
Earth Day 2025 started out with the proverbial April shower, but quickly cleared to a brilliant, sunny spring day in time for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s observance. Each year, the university enlists the help of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service for a tree planting to maintain its designation as an…Read more Maryland Forest Service joins UMES for Earth Day celebration
