President’s Convocation to Set Pace for New Academic Year

Thursday, August 21, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Faculty and staff of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore assemble for an opening convocation on Monday, August 25, at 10 a.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts.  Dr. Judith James, executive director of the board of education in Prince George s County, is the…Read more President’s Convocation to Set Pace for New Academic Year

UMES Holds Trial Garden Tour

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-A Trial Garden Twilight Tour will be held on Wednesday, August 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Agriculture Experiment Station.  The event is open to home and master gardeners, landscape designers and contractors, and greenhouse and nursery managers. “The purpose of the evening is…Read more UMES Holds Trial Garden Tour

UMES Financial Course Recognized by Department of Labor

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 New York, NY University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) President Dr. Thelma B. Thompson spoke on the importance of every American being financially smart before an audience of Fortune 1000 executives recently at the American Express Headquarters in New York City. Thompson s message comes from UMES successful implementation of the…Read more UMES Financial Course Recognized by Department of Labor

Blanchard Named Dean of Pharmacy

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-Dr. Nicholas Ronald Blanchard has recently been named the dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  The first class is slated to be enrolled in fall 2010. Dr. Blanchard brings over 19 years of experience in the practice of pharmacological…Read more Blanchard Named Dean of Pharmacy

Top Scientists Visit UMES Nutrient Management Site

Thursday, July 31, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – University of Maryland Eastern Shore scientists hosted SERA-17, a group of some 50 researchers, policy makers, extension personnel and educators, today at its joint UMES/USDA/ARS nutrient management site located on the UMES Research & Teaching Farm. SERA-17 is the 17th group formed under the auspices of the regional…Read more Top Scientists Visit UMES Nutrient Management Site

UMES Announces $25,000 Scholarship to Winner of Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Junior Golf Championship

Monday, July 21, 2008 SALISBURY, MD – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore awards a four year, $25,000 tuition scholarship on Thursday, August 7, for its Professional Golf Management program to the winner of the ninth annual junior golf championship, sponsored by the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club. The 18 Hole Medal Play Championship, to be…Read more UMES Announces $25,000 Scholarship to Winner of Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Junior Golf Championship

Butler Named UMES Major Gifts Officer

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – A new professional has joined the Division of Institutional Advancement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Paul Butler has been named major gifts officer. Butler comes to UMES from WBOC/Fox 21 in Salisbury, where he was most recently the sports director.  Butler grew up in Salisbury…Read more Butler Named UMES Major Gifts Officer

Coastal Ecology Center Dedicated to Paul S. Sarbanes

Monday, June 16, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD — Former U.S. Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes (D-MD) was honored today at a dedication ceremony at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s marine science teaching and research facility at Assateague.  Sarbanes, Maryland’s longest consecutive serving senator, was invaluable in the establishment of the facility. “I am extremely grateful for the…Read more Coastal Ecology Center Dedicated to Paul S. Sarbanes

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