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- UMES leads efforts to boost quinoa production in USQuinoa consumption has been steadily rising in the United States as consumers…Read more UMES leads efforts to boost quinoa production in US
- CEGFSD Side Event fosters collaboration and innovation for food securityFor the second time, the CEGFSD organized the World Food Prize Side…Read more CEGFSD Side Event fosters collaboration and innovation for food security
- CEGFSD scientists tackle plant, animal pest challenges to boost food safetyDr. Simon Zebelo of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is…Read more CEGFSD scientists tackle plant, animal pest challenges to boost food safety
- Researchers target nature-based control of corn pestIn alignment with the CEGFSD’s second broad goal, “Addressing new and emerging…Read more Researchers target nature-based control of corn pest
- Globally Competent Workforce: A Student PerspectiveA Kentucky State University student presented research at the 2026 Southern Rural…Read more Globally Competent Workforce: A Student Perspective
- UMES trains small farmers on innovative technologiesThe training of University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) agricultural technicians at the UNIKIN…Read more UMES trains small farmers on innovative technologies
- Lincoln symposia series tackles emerging pests, diseasesLincoln University conducts five international disease symposia in its contribution to the…Read more Lincoln symposia series tackles emerging pests, diseases
- South Carolina State works to empower women gardenersSouth Carolina State University, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia…Read more South Carolina State works to empower women gardeners
- Farmers get training in intercropping, food preservationFood insecurity remains a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it’s still…Read more Farmers get training in intercropping, food preservation
- University partnership seeks to enhance farm productivityThe project site, Ithanga, Murang’a County, is in the eastern region of…Read more University partnership seeks to enhance farm productivity
- CEIED impact: Boosting supply of trained US graduates, addressing food securityThe Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development (CEIED) impact assessment…Read more CEIED impact: Boosting supply of trained US graduates, addressing food security
- Prairie View A&M student spotlights disaster preparedness researchThe fourth annual Disaster, Preparedness, Response, Innovation, Mitigation, Recovery (PRIMR) conference was…Read more Prairie View A&M student spotlights disaster preparedness research
- Scientists address energy needs to efficiently raise goatsInterest in goat production has been growing worldwide not only because goats…Read more Scientists address energy needs to efficiently raise goats
- Workshop helps Belize foresters tackle pine bark beetle damageFollowing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the University of…Read more Workshop helps Belize foresters tackle pine bark beetle damage
- CEGFSD team strengthens food security partnerships in KenyaDr. Caleb Nindo, professor and director of the Graduate Program at the…Read more CEGFSD team strengthens food security partnerships in Kenya
- National Training Service Reps from Colombia Visit Tennessee State University – A Christmas & Navidad StoryA 10-day training workshop was held at Tennessee State University in December…Read more National Training Service Reps from Colombia Visit Tennessee State University – A Christmas & Navidad Story
- Lincoln University & International Partners Address Global Food Security ChallengesOn March 24, Lincoln University conducted its second international symposium on “Monitoring…Read more Lincoln University & International Partners Address Global Food Security Challenges
- Nigerian Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust & His Delegation Visit UMES to Discuss Entrepreneurship & Innovation HubsA Nigerian delegation, hosted by the 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for…Read more Nigerian Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust & His Delegation Visit UMES to Discuss Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hubs
- South Carolina State University Scientists Identify Gambian Women Farmers as Agriculture’s Underused ResourceA team of South Carolina State University scientists led by Dr. Lamin…Read more South Carolina State University Scientists Identify Gambian Women Farmers as Agriculture’s Underused Resource
- Fort Valley State University Students Inspired After West Africa VisitSeven Fort Valley State University agricultural science students visited West Africa in…Read more Fort Valley State University Students Inspired After West Africa Visit
ARD Up Dates. Association of 1890 Research Directors, September 2021, Vol. 12, Issue 9; p. 6,9.
Global center refashions name, awards grants
The Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD) was previously known as the Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development (CEIED). The Center adopted its new name on July 1. The Center is supported through a grant of $1.3 million from USDA-NIFA. The precursor, CEIED was one of the three existing Centers established in 2015 to mark the 125th Anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890. https://wwwcp.umes.edu/ard/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2021/09/ARD-Updates-Sept.2021.pdf
NIFA Press release, May 12, 2021
USDA Awards $5.76 Million in Support of Four Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions.
The University of Maryland – Eastern Shore will develop “The 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense” to foster international partnerships that strengthen agricultural development in developing countries and engage international researchers in addressing new and emerging animal and plant pests and diseases, and agricultural disaster recovery. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDANIFA/bulletins/2d8ce3f
USDA Press release, June 3, 2020
USDA Invests $4.8 Million In Three 1890 Centers of Excellence
The White House Task Force on Rural Prosperity notes agriculture is an important driver of the rural economy. These three institutions are uniquely suited to create opportunities to develop and harness technological innovation to bolster the rural workforce to ultimately improve the quality of life in underserved areas.
Each of the following universities is awarded a $1,600,000 grant:
- University of Maryland – Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland, for its Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development (CEIED)
- The University of Maryland’s CEIED will fund teaching, research, extension, and integrated projects designed to supply the United States with a globally educated workforce and support critical global development needs.
