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The Ag Communications Office supports news and media outreach efforts for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences and UMES Extension. For media inquiries, contact Gail Stephens, Agricultural Communications and Media Associate, at410-621-3850 or gcstephens@umes.edu

Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences file in during the 139th Spring Commencement.

Meet 6 SANS graduates ready for their next chapter

SANS congratulates its 72 graduates. Read about the inspiration, aspirations and accomplishments of six members of the Class of 2026. Read full story

UMES student researcher awarded DCA scholarship

University of Maryland Eastern Shore master’s student Unishma Ghimire received a $3,000 scholarship for the second consecutive year from Delmarva Chicken Association. Read full story

UMES veterinary assistant Shamia Onley holds a baby goat while pre-vet student Kathleen Combs places its ear tag.

Lambing and kidding season sees 81 births at UMES

Lambing and kidding season at the UMES farm takes a total team effort to monitor and care for expecting ewes and does through the delivery of their offspring and post-partum period. Read full story

Dr. Lila Karki receives the McKinley Mayes Mentoring Award March 31 at the 2026 Association of Research Directors Biennial Research Symposium

UMES faculty honored for mentorship at symposium

Dr. Lila Karki, UMES associate professor of agricultural economics, received the 2026 McKinley Mayes Mentoring Award at 1890 Association of Research Directors Biennial Research Symposium. Read full story

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