{"id":2768,"date":"2022-01-18T15:22:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T19:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/?page_id=2768"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:54:12","slug":"for-the-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/for-the-media\/","title":{"rendered":"For the Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For media inquiries, contact Gail Stephens, Agricultural Communications and Media Associate, at 410-621-3850 or gcstephens@umes.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"TheUMES poultry pioneer impacted research, pipeline of professionals<\/summary>
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The late UMES professor of poultry science\u00a0Jeannine Harter-Dennis<\/strong>\u00a0(1949-2026) is remembered as a dedicated researcher and educator.\u00a0Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"UMESUMES researcher advances PFAS studies with grants, invention<\/summary>
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Dr. Eguono \u201cWayne\u201d Omagamre of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is attracting national attention for his research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"GraduatesMeet 6 SANS graduates ready for their next chapter<\/summary>
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The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences congratulates its 72 graduates. Read about the inspiration, aspirations and accomplishments of six members of the Class of 2026. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"UMESUMES student researcher contributing to poultry industry, awarded DCA scholarship<\/summary>
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Unishma Ghimire<\/strong> received a $3,000 scholarship for the second consecutive year awarded through Delmarva Chicken Association\u2019s<\/a> Scholarship Program. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"JanakUMES researcher weighs in on salmonella in backyard chickens<\/summary>
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UMES researcher Dr. Janak Dhakal is calling attention to seasonal outbreaks of salmonella in backyard poultry, which is on the rise. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"UMESLambing and kidding season sees 81 births at UMES<\/summary>
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Lambing and kidding season at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"AubreyChildcare center\u2019s \u2018Miss Audrey\u2019 earns her master\u2019s degree<\/summary>
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Childcare specialist Audrey Spence at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore\u2019s Child and Family Development Center will receive her master\u2019s degree in rehabilitation counseling at the 139th Spring Commencement. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"GoatsBiosecurity reduces disease risk. Workshop teaches defense<\/summary>
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Small-scale farmers can learn about biosecurity strategies to reduce the risk of disease in livestock at a free workshop Saturday, June 27, offered by University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"MarylandMd. Sen. McCray to speak at UMES Spring Commencement<\/summary>
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Maryland State Sen. Cory McCray will address the University of Maryland Eastern Shore\u2019s 2026 graduating class during the spring commencement ceremony on May 15. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Dr.UMES faculty and extension member awarded for mentorship<\/summary>
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Dr. Lila Karki<\/strong>, University of Maryland Eastern Shore associate professor of agricultural economics, was awarded the 2026 McKinley Mayes Mentoring Award at 1890 Association of Research Directors Biennial Research Symposium. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"UMES1890 faculty and student research findings shared at sympoisum<\/summary>
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Nearly 2,000 researchers and students participated in the Association of 1890 Research Directors Symposium held March 28-31, 2026 in New Orleans. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"HumanMaryland family and consumer sciences professionals meet at UMES; student research highlighted<\/summary>
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The Maryland Association of Family and Consumer Sciences spring meeting brought faculty and students together for a day of professional development and networking. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"SuccessfulBiomedical researcher to honors awardees: ‘Tell your story’<\/summary>
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Dr. Yasmin Roye (UMES Class of 2020), a scientist in Arkansas Children\u2019s Hospital\u2019s Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, returned to her alma mater as the guest speaker for the 73rd<\/sup> annual Honors Convocation. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"QuinoaUMES leads efforts to boost quinoa production in US<\/summary>
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore researchers are working with partners to identify cultivars suitable for cultivation in this region as part of efforts to make the U.S. self-sufficient in quinoa production. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Dr.Biosecurity on the Eastern Shore goes beyond chickens<\/summary>
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A grant-funded project at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore aims to improve biosecurity preparedness on farms that raise poultry, sheep and goats. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Dr.UMES researcher awarded grant to study soil contaminants<\/summary>
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore Assistant Professor Eguono \u201cWayne\u201d Omagamre<\/strong> was awarded nearly $120,000 to investigate harmful chemicals in Maryland soil. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"UniversityDIY bird and bee habitats are focus of UMES Extension workshop<\/summary>
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UMES Extension\u2019s Apiary program<\/a> can help bring more pollinators and insect-eaters to farms and backyards this season with a workshop on how to build your own birdhouse or bee box. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"UMESLearn about alley cropping systems from practicing farmers and UMES Extension<\/summary>
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Explore the basics and benefits of alley cropping, the practice of growing vegetables or herbs in rows alternating with fruit shrubs or trees, at a  free event sponsored by UMES Extension. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"AGardeners: Explore herb growing and making products with series<\/summary>
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Learn about herbs, including how to grow, harvest and make products to share, during a three-class series titled “Share the Herb Garden” at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore\u2019s Research, Extension and Teaching Farm. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"ShownAgricultural students learn from hands-on experiences in Peru<\/summary>
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An experiential learning trip to Peru over the winter break provided global perspectives on agriculture for a trio of students in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Five\u2018Farming While Black\u2019 filmmaker and farmers share their passion to grow and connect<\/summary>
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The maker of the documentary film, \u201cFarming While Black\u201d and local farmers joined a post-screening panel discussion at the University of Maryland Eastern to share the story about the rising and returning generation of Black farmers. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"ThreeUMES faculty selected for new leadership program<\/summary>
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School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty will take part in UMES\u2019 new Assistant Department Chair Leadership Program<\/a>. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"AUMES series covers specialty herbs from seedling to selling<\/summary>
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The expertise of UMES Extension\u2019s specialty herbalist can be tapped during a three-class series on growing medicinal herbs<\/a> for profit. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"HenrietteLearn how to grow elderberry, explore markets for DIY products<\/summary>
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UMES Extension is offering a workshop Feb. 28 to teach interested growers how to cultivate elderberry, along with harvesting and processing the berries for value-added products. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"AUMES Child Development Center moves closer to accreditation<\/summary>
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The Child and Family Development Center<\/a> at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore has earned the Maryland State Department of Education\u2019s Level 4 quality EXCELS rating, a milestone in its goal toward achieving accreditation. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Dr.New faculty to grow agricultural economics at UMES<\/summary>
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The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences welcomed two faculty members who will collaborate to grow agricultural economics within the school and its goals for impact in the region. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"AUMES hosts Black History Month screening of \u2018Farming While Black\u2019<\/summary>
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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will host a Black History Month screening and panel discussion of \u201cFarming While Black\u201d on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. in the Student Services Center on campus. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"The year in review at UMES Extension<\/summary>
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A look back at the best of 2025 UMES Extension. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"The year in review, a look back at the best of 2025<\/summary>
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As we look ahead to the new year, the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences also reflects on the accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff in 2025. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2025<\/summary>
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UMES doctoral students chosen as Farm Foundation Cultivars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donation will fund UMES farm incubator training program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES research highlighted at student-led research symposium<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How alley cropping can boost farm profits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aspiring forensic scientist backed by solid undergraduate UMES lab experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High school students get yearlong research experience at UMES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Extension honors area farmers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Small Farm Conference helps family farms profit, explore shifting trends<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students selected for Million Acre Challenge soil health fellowship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student-led research symposium to highlight innovation, resiliency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES biologist gives seaweed eco talk at Assateague event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmer and educator combines love of the land, dance and helping others<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Military veterans explore agricultural opportunities at UMES conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES conference returns to strengthen small farms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Expo Oct. 18<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmers find cut flower opportunity in dahlias<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES science building gets facelift, improves student experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Real farm research\u2019 for agribusiness success, UMES hosts Ag Showcase<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See how summer interns experience the SANS mantra: research, teaching and extension<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At UMES Aronia berry picking contest, learn about jam, winemaking and more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goats help save Chesapeake Bay? Animals reduce reliance on herbicides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agritourism workshop to be held in Ellicott City<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about alley cropping benefits at on-site workshops, free in Aug.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginners session to learn about and visit the UMES Herb Garden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES nutrition science lab, classrooms get major upgrades<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring agribusiness graduate earns Farm Credit scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES graduate student contributes to poultry research, awarded industry scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ag Showcase registration opens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AgVenture inspires youth to consider agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pollinator garden created as teaching tool for area school<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what our Spring 2025 graduates had to say<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES provides nurturing environment for graduate\u2019s success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research farm manager retires after five decades farming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Extension workshop on hive inspections, helping your bee colonies thrive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES professor emerita celebrates the law that shaped HBCUs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES pre-vet students learn from practical experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES \u2018honors our history,\u2019 looks to future as land-grant university<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maryland Forest Service joins UMES for Earth Day celebration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES holds Honors Convocation, top SANS students honored<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES welcomes new director of agricultural research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This UMES educator strengthens future of chicken industry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES professor chosen for Leadership Maryland Executive Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standout winter grad to successors: \u2018Put yourselves out there\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES researcher trains visiting Fulbright Scholar in plant biotechnology<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about growing and marketing field flowers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative Crop Program helps farmers turn profit, provide \u2018taste of home\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to cultivate mushrooms to add to your small farm operation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter 2024 SANS grad benefitted from REEU and LSAMP programs at UMES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

News Archive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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News, Events and More<\/summary>
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Learn beekeeping basics with UMES Extension in January<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES winter webinar series and field day focus on medicinal herbs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES land-grant scholar ready to join agriculture workforce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persistence pays off<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-H collaboration makes STEM summer camp possible<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES research explores trees as bioenergy source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES research aimed at tackling PFAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workshop focuses on herb growing, processing know-how<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Small Farm Conference fosters cooperation, innovation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES moves to become an arboretum with walking trail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online human ecology programs strive to narrow workforce gap<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES study looks at heat stress on pasture raised poultry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Festival Oct. 19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES to help coastal communities face climate challenges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES 4-H STEM hosts youth broiler chicken summer project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how UMES helps keep Maryland ahead of shifts in mosquitoes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting high schoolers get glimpse of STEM studies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES event features environmentally friendly agricultural practices, equipment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES researcher addresses impact of climate change on grapevines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Ag Showcase offers MDA training credits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES hires first permanent dean for School of Veterinary Medicine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES bolsters efforts to safeguard horseshoe crabs in Ocean City<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picnic tent to booming farm market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Traveling Agritourism Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES physics professor attends White House summit on fusion technology<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can robotic agriculture answer urban food security concerns?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES and partners offer free Ag Showcase August 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANS alumnus receives NRCS appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES graduate to research fish habitats in Chesapeake Bay through NOAA center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate-smart projects at UMES receive $2.7M in USDA funding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices is focus of workshop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USDA veterinarian discusses poultry diseases at UMES seminar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agribusiness graduate lands job with USDA in food and nutrition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PFAS experts share experiences at UMES workshop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic Wye Oak seedling planting leads UMES Earth Week activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling Agritourism Workshop offers lessons directly from farm proprietors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shore youth experience eclipse through UMES 4-H STEM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to operate and maintain small engines and BCS machines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top SANS students honored during annual convocation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES leaders listed among Top 100 Women in Maryland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES celebrates 150th Arbor Day by joining college campus tree program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ag Showcase updates farmers on latest equipment and research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chigbu appointed to Maryland Commission on Climate Change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES\u2019 industrial hemp field trial provides farmers with knowledge for successful cultivation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physics professor\u2019s tutelage is a life-changer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES receives $1.35 million from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to help socially disadvantaged agricultural community capitalize on its grant programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braxton recognized by STEM non-profit as \u2018Best Community Partner\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USDA senior advisor for racial equity to keynote UMES Small Farm Conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES doctoral student\u2019s research featured in PBS NOVA documentary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES physics professor to speak at prestigious institutions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ivy League School Pursues UMES Student<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Extension collaborates on grazing strategies workshop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES 4-H STEM Festival slated for November 13<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New genus of hooded shrimp discovered and named after UMES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-Atlantic college students can apply to UMES summer internship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES receives $30 million to continue training a diverse NOAA workforce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES partners with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine to further strengthen pipeline of diverse students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrated Pest Management is key to protecting the Chesapeake Bay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES Extension workshop showcases 38 varieties of grapes that can be grown on Delmarva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMES researcher uses CRISPR to combat fungal diseases in grapevines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration reaps FRUITS of their labor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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