{"id":10708,"date":"2024-08-28T09:29:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T13:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/?page_id=10708"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:22:44","slug":"center-for-student-excellence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/center-for-student-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Student Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:272px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2668\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/trainingsite1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/08\/UMES_SANS_Photo_Template_CntrSdntExc_v1b.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-header-main-bg-color-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Center for Student Excellence<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Center for Student Excellence at the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences is your one-stop shop to find help and resources as you prepare for a career of your dreams with a degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let the Center for Student Excellence help you with guidance specific to your academic interest and future career goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Center assists all undergraduate students from freshmen through seniors \u2014 at all academic levels. The Center can help you stay better connected, network and enhance your School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student-led Research Symposium<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SANS First Look Fair 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Student-led symposium highlights UMES research\" width=\"1330\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ahh2mCKZrS8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SANS First Look Fair: Learning outside the classroom\" width=\"1330\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/10TNgJueztk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Center Can Do for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Gain knowledge through talks, training and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/umes-research-highlighted-at-student-led-research-symposium\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/umes-research-highlighted-at-student-led-research-symposium\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UMES Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium: Meet the winners<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/sans-seminar-series\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/sans-seminar-series\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SANS Seminar Series<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After-hours academic help for School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences students (Hours TBA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeJ8FnahSlWTJmzWLZfIZRcnAWMQejzNurauM1uW5cNSCpZcg\/viewform\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeJ8FnahSlWTJmzWLZfIZRcnAWMQejzNurauM1uW5cNSCpZcg\/viewform\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Learn how to connect with college and campus-wide club and organizations <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences&#8217; Center for Student Excellence Office Hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the latest Center for Student Excellence <strong>Friday Flyer<\/strong> offering student internships, research experience, professional development, and other opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Career path guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/careers\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/careers\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Career and Professional Development Center<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Summer Internship Opportunities for SANS Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/careers\/students-grads\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">USDA APHIS Externship and Internship Programs<\/span><\/a>. Application deadline: Variable, depending on program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DASL Expo 2026 showcases student clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignfull\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:false,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:false,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Students from Dr. Simon Zebelo's Lab display and pass out samples of edible bugs during the annual DASL Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-16280\" data-id=\"16280\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-dasl-042126-0481\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0481.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0481.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0481-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0481-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Students from Dr. Simon Zebelo&#8217;s Lab display and pass out samples of edible bugs during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Leianna Jones and Alleyah Britton show Dr. Alfadhl Alkhaled their poster at the 2026 DASL Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-16278\" data-id=\"16278\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-dasl-042126-0444\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0444.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0444-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0444-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Leianna Jones and Alleyah Britton show Dr. Alfadhl Alkhaled their poster during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Their display was part of the ESA table. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Center for Student Excellence Director Dr. Kausiksankar Das dances with Harry the Hawk at the 2026 DASL Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-16277\" data-id=\"16277\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-dasl-042126-0441\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0441.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0441.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0441-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0441-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Center for Student Excellence Director Dr. Kausiksankar Das dances with Harry the Hawk during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Members H.A.W.K.S. in Configuration club make ice cream from dry-ice during the annual DASL Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-16281\" data-id=\"16281\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-dasl-042126-0497\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0497.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0497-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0497-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Members  H.A.W.K.S. in Configuration club make ice cream from dry-ice during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Harry the Hawk drives a tractor during the annual DASL Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-16276\" data-id=\"16276\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-dasl-042126-0421\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0421.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0421.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0421-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0421-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Harry the Hawk drives a tractor during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"5\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Daijah Cabean, a junior at UMES, learns from MANRRS member Amari Christopher about how pH test for strawberries at the annual DASL Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-16279\" data-id=\"16279\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-dasl-042126-0472\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0472.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0472-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-DASL-042126-0472-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Daijah Cabean a junior at UMES learns from MANRRS member Amari Christiopher about how to test pH and alkaline in strawberries during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"6\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"The UMES Pep Band leads the 1890 Land Grant Walk.\" class=\"wp-image-16273\" data-id=\"16273\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-1890walk-042126-7086\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-7086.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-7086.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-7086-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-7086-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Members of the UMES Pep Band leads the 1890 Land Grant Walk on the campus on April 21. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"7\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Members of the UMES Pep Band lead the 1890 Land Grant Walk.\" class=\"wp-image-16270\" data-id=\"16270\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-1890walk-042126-0403\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0403.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0403.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0403-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0403-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Members of the UMES Pep Band leads the 1890 Land Grant Walk on the campus on April 21. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"8\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Dr Rondall Allen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at UMES and UMES School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Dean Moses Kairo take part in the 1890 Land Grant Walk.\" class=\"wp-image-16271\" data-id=\"16271\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-1890walk-042126-0408\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0408.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0408.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0408-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-1890walk-042126-0408-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Dr Rondall Allen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at UMES and UMES School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Dean Moses Kairo walk along members of the UMES Pep Band and members of the university on their way to the DASL Expo recently. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"9\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"ESA Club member Mel Montoya plants a Hackberry tree during the UMES Earth Day celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-16291\" data-id=\"16291\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-earthday-042226-0255\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0255.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0255.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0255-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0255-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">ESA Club member Mel Montoya plants a Hackberry tree during the UMES Earth Day celebration on April 21, 2026.. (Photo by Todd Dudek\/UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"10\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Children from the UMES Child and Family Development Center help plant a tree during the UMES Earth Day celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-16292\" data-id=\"16292\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-earthday-042226-0336\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0336.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0336.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0336-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0336-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Dr. Stephanie Stotts watches children from the UMES Child and Family Development Center help plant the tree during the UMES Earth Day celebration. (Photo by Todd Dudek\/UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"11\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Moses Kairo talks about importance of trees during the UMES Earth Day celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-16293\" data-id=\"16293\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-earthday-042226-6981\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-6981.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-6981.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-6981-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-6981-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">UMES School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Dean Moses Kairo talks about importance of trees during the UMES Earth Day celebration. (Photo by Todd Dudek\/UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"12\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"ESA Club members Alleyah Britton, left, and Mel Montoya read passages about the importance of trees during the UMES Earth Day celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-16294\" data-id=\"16294\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-earthday-042226-7029\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-7029.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-7029.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-7029-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-7029-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">ESA Club members Alleyah Britton, left, and Mel Montoya read passages about the importance of trees during the UMES Earth Day celebration. (Photo by Todd Dudek\/UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"13\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"Dr. Stephanie Stotts speaks at the UMES Earth Day celebration, held before the DASL Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-16290\" data-id=\"16290\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/tgd-earthday-042226-0167\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0167.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0167.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0167-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2026\/04\/TGD-earthday-042226-0167-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\">Dr. Stephanie Stotts talks during the UMES Earth Day celebration where  a Hackberry tree was planted. (Photo by Todd Dudek\/UMES Ag Communications)<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"><\/svg><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students enjoyed a day of fun, food and student-centered activities a the annual Dean\u2019s Award for Student Leadership (DASL) Expo held on the campus on April 21. The event, sponsored by the Center for Student Excellence, showcased student clubs from the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. The expo was preceded by the 1890 Land-Grant Walk, held to celebrate the second Morrill Act that established the university, and a planting of a Hackberry tree on the campus to mark Earth Day 2026. Photos by Todd Dudek\/UMES Ag Communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources to Help Your Academic and Career Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/umes-land-grant-scholarship-program\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/umes-land-grant-scholarship-program\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UMES Land-Grant Scholarship Program<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Departmental Scholarships<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-igor-petrovich-soverda-memorial-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-igor-petrovich-soverda-memorial-scholarship-fund\/\">The Igor Petrovich Soverda Memorial Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-agribusiness-advisory-council-endowment-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-agribusiness-advisory-council-endowment-fund\/\">The Agribusiness Advisory Council Endowment Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-attorney-generals-agriculture-natural-science-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-attorney-generals-agriculture-natural-science-scholarship-fund\/\">The Attorney Generals Agriculture Natural Science Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-umes-department-of-agriculture-centennial-scholarship-fund\/\">The UMES Department of Agriculture Centennial Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-julia-carter-lacy-endowed-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-julia-carter-lacy-endowed-scholarship-fund\/\">The Julia Carter Lacy Endowed Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-james-w-anne-w-taylor-endowment-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-james-w-anne-w-taylor-endowment-fund\/\">The James W and Anne W Taylor Endowment Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/john-a-wilson-achievement-award-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/john-a-wilson-achievement-award-fund\/\">John A Wilson Achievement Award Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-henry-and-carolyn-brooks-endowed-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-henry-and-carolyn-brooks-endowed-scholarship-fund\/\">The Henry and Carolyn Brooks Endowed Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/dr-joseph-and-valerie-wutoh-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/dr-joseph-and-valerie-wutoh-scholarship-fund\/\">Dr Joseph and Valerie Wutoh Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Natural Sciences<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DNS Fund<\/strong>: This scholarship provides support for students enrolled in programs offered by the DNS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd2LYI9E1uQAateIfwheDKZtvZECUcI50y5KPhtH62rduXPQg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd2LYI9E1uQAateIfwheDKZtvZECUcI50y5KPhtH62rduXPQg\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wutoh Scholarship<\/strong>: This scholarship provides support for one DNS student who is an African National.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf_rACCpcKWKu4jjDDKzfmLmYNtd6gxLxQRqYhpV8-pvHrLSQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf_rACCpcKWKu4jjDDKzfmLmYNtd6gxLxQRqYhpV8-pvHrLSQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finish Line Scholarship<\/strong>: This scholarship is for full-time, UMES undergraduate students in the Department of Natural Sciences with a GPA of 2.5 and above.&nbsp; Students within 30 credits of graduation and who have demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for these funds and will be the primary recipients of these funds.&nbsp; Special consideration will be given to senior students who transferred from a 2-year institution.&nbsp;&nbsp;Juniors and sophomores, respectively, will be considered only if the need of senior students is met or there is an exceptional circumstance that warrants deviation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeymMssODeGFFoaSVhAIw6Q5dFDkUsn1YTGdksTi1jUb7a14w\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeymMssODeGFFoaSVhAIw6Q5dFDkUsn1YTGdksTi1jUb7a14w\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gregg &amp; Cooper Fund<\/strong>: This scholarship provides support for one DNS student, particularly an undergraduate biology student, enrolled full-time with a GPA of 2.0 or greater.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdDQ02EsyRo9whfIfLn7LYUT8zsD_XOAz7yi_202s0AtA7E1A\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdDQ02EsyRo9whfIfLn7LYUT8zsD_XOAz7yi_202s0AtA7E1A\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pepco\/Exelon Training Program in Climate Resilience Fund<\/strong>: The purpose of the Pepco\/Exelon Training Program in Climate Resilience Fund is to&nbsp;support and allow students in the DNS to explore energy management, alternative&nbsp;energy sources, and their increasing importance in a changing climate,&nbsp;especially on the Eastern Shore. Potential topics could include biomass,&nbsp;energy production, tidal energy resources, wind and solar energy, and sea&nbsp;level rise and the resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities.&nbsp; This program will&nbsp;support field and lab student research, professional development including student travel to research sites and conferences as well as costs associated with the invitation of experts to the DNS over a two-year period.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfj244go9cqsGGASIey45zm1bbbdZSOY-tEaj1DaqqqvCTKkA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfj244go9cqsGGASIey45zm1bbbdZSOY-tEaj1DaqqqvCTKkA\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seibold Scholarship<\/strong>: This scholarship provides support for one undergraduate or graduate DNS student enrolled in a fisheries or wildlife program with demonstrated financial need.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScqB_9hXm9BtYHgpUNcsg1Z8-sy-jrS3l6xl4t-l4IbXA4pYg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScqB_9hXm9BtYHgpUNcsg1Z8-sy-jrS3l6xl4t-l4IbXA4pYg\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newland Scholarship<\/strong>: This scholarship provides support to a sophomore student majoring in biology in honor of Brielle Newland.&nbsp; Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must be from Baltimore, MD.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScOttvVPs1eWtzsQsNBQf7YTmoL5my_mle8ApowZPEnr7zy3w\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScOttvVPs1eWtzsQsNBQf7YTmoL5my_mle8ApowZPEnr7zy3w\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chemistry Teacher Scholarship<\/strong>: This scholarship provides support for a full-time undergraduate chemistry major with a demonstrated commitment to become a teacher and a GPA of at least 3.0.&nbsp; Applicants must be a US citizen for permanent resident.&nbsp; Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated financial need.&nbsp; This scholarship is renewable.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc9U1gnfxahuqv2sGaIP-BD1AvDBf96CBVtv2RlHbRteQjvCg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc9U1gnfxahuqv2sGaIP-BD1AvDBf96CBVtv2RlHbRteQjvCg\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sarbanes Fund<\/strong>: This is a merit-based scholarship opportunity that provides support for one DNS undergraduate or graduate student in the environmental sciences program with demonstrated financial need.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScYQhXli8WlXmoOjdDMbEKvzLzjbR-afKPWu9KVqmJ7rujb3g\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScYQhXli8WlXmoOjdDMbEKvzLzjbR-afKPWu9KVqmJ7rujb3g\/viewform?usp=sf_link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Human Ecology<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-james-w-anne-w-taylor-endowment-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-james-w-anne-w-taylor-endowment-fund\/\">The James W and Anne W Taylor Endowment Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-brenda-eaton-edwards-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-brenda-eaton-edwards-scholarship-fund\/\">The Brenda Eaton Edwards Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/ronnie-and-brenda-holden-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/ronnie-and-brenda-holden-scholarship-fund\/\">Ronnie and Brenda Holden Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-julia-carter-lacy-endowed-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-julia-carter-lacy-endowed-scholarship-fund\/\">The Julia Carter Lacy Endowed Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-shirley-hymon-parker-endowed-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/the-shirley-hymon-parker-endowed-fund\/\">The Shirley Hymon Parker Endowed Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/elka-m-stevens-professional-development-endowment-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/elka-m-stevens-professional-development-endowment-fund\/\">Elka M Stevens Professional Development Endowment<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/williedean-h-waring-and-eddie-gregg-scholarship-fund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/uncategorized\/williedean-h-waring-and-eddie-gregg-scholarship-fund\/\">Williedean H Waring and Eddie Gregg Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Ecology Alumni Endowment Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Youssef Hafez Endowment Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Savoy Fund for Human Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George A. &amp; Peggy W. Stewart Endowment Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Retia Walker Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish Line Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/financialaid\/scholarships\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/financialaid\/scholarships\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Learn more about scholarships and financial aid opportunities at UMES<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call: 410-651-7101<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:sanscse@umes.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:sanscse@umes.edu\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sanscse@umes.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subscribe to our weekly newsletters: <a href=\"mailto:sanscse@umes.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:sanscse@umes.edu\">sanscse@umes.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Center Director<\/strong>: Dr. Kausiksankar Das, Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Manager<\/strong>: Katrina Kelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coordinator of Recruitment, Retention and Experiential Learning Activities:<\/strong> Logan Quinn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Center for Student Excellence at the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences is your one-stop shop to find help and resources as you prepare for a career of your dreams with a degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. 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