For more than 20 years, lead childcare specialist Audrey Spence has been a familiar face for children attending the Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus and their parents, who all affectionately refer to her as “Miss Audrey.” After this week’s commencement ceremony, everyone can call her a master’s graduate…Read more Childcare center’s ‘Miss Audrey’ earns her master’s degree
Md. Sen. McCray to speak at UMES Spring Commencement
The Honorable Cory McCray of the Maryland State Senate will address the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 2026 graduating class during the spring commencement ceremony on May 15 at 10 a.m. in the university’s William P. Hytche Athletic Center. “The UMES community is honored to have the Honorable Cory McCray as commencement speaker for our…Read more Md. Sen. McCray to speak at UMES Spring Commencement
UMES 73rd Honors Convocation: Meet the SANS honorees
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore recognized its top students for 2025 spring and fall semesters at the 73rd annual Honors Convocation held on April 2, 2026. The following students from the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ three academic departments were honored at the convocation. School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences Award of Excellence…Read more UMES 73rd Honors Convocation: Meet the SANS honorees
UMES leads efforts to boost quinoa production in US
Quinoa consumption has been steadily rising in the United States as consumers become increasingly aware of the health benefits of this nutrient-dense grain crop. Quinoa is rich in fiber, proteins, minerals and vitamins, and can be effectively used to supplement staples such as wheat and rice in the daily diet. Quinoa cultivation in the U.S….Read more UMES leads efforts to boost quinoa production in US
Biosecurity on the Eastern Shore goes beyond chickens
Avian influenza has become a growing concern for poultry producers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland as recent cases have been identified in Wicomico and Caroline counties along with cases in Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware. A USDA-NIFA grant-funded project at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore aims to improve biosecurity preparedness among beginning…Read more Biosecurity on the Eastern Shore goes beyond chickens
Student-led research symposium to highlight innovation, resiliency
The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence will host UMES Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. The symposium themed, “Feeding the Future: Innovation and Resiliency in Agriculture,” will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Engineering & Aviation Sciences Complex on the campus of the University of Maryland…Read more Student-led research symposium to highlight innovation, resiliency
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
Persistence pays off
Science has always been an interest of Ludan Osman (left). With her parents being high school science teachers in her native Sudan, Osman, 22, learned everything she knew about the field from an early age, leading to her pursuit of a career in the healthcare industry. After her family emigrated to the United States in 2019,…Read more Persistence pays off
UMES hires first permanent dean for School of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has hired its first permanent Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stanley Robertson (left) has joined UMES after a nationwide search. He began his duties on July 1, and has already met with the accreditation team for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) during its inaugural visit…Read more UMES hires first permanent dean for School of Veterinary Medicine
UMES bolsters efforts to safeguard horseshoe crabs in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND — An overwhelming number of dead horseshoe crabs appeared in the residential canals at 94th Street in Ocean City in 2021. Since then, marine researchers at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore have been trying to figure out why the mortality event occurred. “We believe the crabs may be looking for a…Read more UMES bolsters efforts to safeguard horseshoe crabs in Ocean City
