
News and Events
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, at 410-621-3850 or gcstephens@umes.edu

With UMES degree, aspiring scientist eyes dream career
Graduating senior Alexandria Camp, who will earn her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry on Dec. 13, is now on her way to achieving her dream of a career in forensic science. Read more

High schoolers selected for STEM research internships
A select group of area high school students are participating in the inaugural UMES Extension 4-H STEM Research Internship Program from October 2025 to August 2026. Read more

UMES research highlighted at student-led symposium
UMES students and faculty highlighted their latest work at the second annual Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium on Dec. 4. The event was hosted by the Center for Student Excellence. Read more

Farmers learn how alley cropping can boost income
UMES Extension taught small-scale farmers in its service region about alley cropping and associated ecologically friendly practices that can help increase farm income, while improving soil, air health. Read more
EVENTS
Dec. 22-Jan. 4, 2026: Christmas and Winter Break
Newsletters
Ingenuity Magazine
Ingenuity is a publication of the School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences.
SANS Digest
The SANS Digest is the monthly newsletter of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Connections!
Connections! is the monthly newsletter published by UMES Extension.
UMES in the News
We’re Firing Catapults with Brad Hartle of UMES Extension
UMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference returns, this year at Wicomico Civic Center
We’re Introducing a Beekeeping Expert Representing a New Program from the UMES Extension
Contact Us
Ag Communications Director Laura Sileo at lcsileo@umes.edu
Agricultural Communications and Media Associate Gail Stephens at gcstephens@umes.edu
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