UMES sophomore honored as Newman Civic Fellow Ayotomiwa Fashola recognized for commitment to solving public problems Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Ayotomiwa Fashola, a sophomore in the Richard A. Henson Honors Program, will represent the University of Maryland Eastern Shore during the 2021-22 academic year as a Newman Civic Fellow. Known around UMES as Tommi, Fashola is…Read more UMES sophomore honored as Newman Civic Fellow
UMES physical therapy student achieves U.S. citizenship Monday, March 1, 2021 Jan. 6, 2021 will go down in American history as the day democracy faced one of its stiffest challenges when citizens angry about 2020’s presidential election results stormed the Capitol. Akanni Salako, a third-year student in UMES’ physical therapy program, was ineligible to vote…Read more Newly minted American
UMES president’s image among the Final Four cutout crowd Wednesday, March 31, 2021 A four-member contingent headed by a Hoosier state native will represent the University of Maryland Eastern Shore at the 2021 edition of college basketball’s Final Four in Indianapolis. Well, actually, their images will be present. As “cutouts.” In the stands. Of Lucas…Read more Is that Dr. Anderson I see on TV?
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. The 2021- 2022…Read more UMES Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Designation
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University have renewed an academic partnership allowing students to earn two undergraduate degrees in four and a half years. The dual-degree program in physics and engineering will streamline instruction, allowing students to attend Salisbury University for three academic years as physics majors, then…Read more UMES, Salisbury University renew dual-degree partnership in physics & engineering
Dr. James M. White Jr. ~ national alumni leader Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Editor’s note: Meet Dr. James M. White, Jr., the newly elected president of the UMES National Alumni Association (NAA) and former university administrator. After graduating with a degree in physical education / sports management in 1982, he went on to earn a master’s…Read more Dr. James M. White Jr. ~ national alumni leader
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Editor’s note: Meet Dr. James M. White, Jr., the newly elected president of the UMES National Alumni Association (NAA) and former university administrator. After graduating with a degree in physical education / sports management in 1982, he went on to earn a master’s in human resources and a doctorate in education innovation…Read more Dr. James M. White Jr. ~ national alumni leader
What Jan. 20, 2021 means to two distinguished UMES faculty members Monday, January 25, 2021 In my life, many women have inspired, encouraged and empowered me. My mother, who was an embodiment of equanimity and strength, instilled in me the confidence to overcome every hurdle with valor, intention and resilience. The rise of women in…Read more ‘Prosperity and tranquility’
Thursday, January 21, 2021 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is the alma mater of the U.S. Army’s 2020 Soldier of the Year. Sgt. James B. Akinola, a combat medic assigned to the hospital at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., earned the honor this past fall with the best cumulative performance on a series of…Read more UMES alumnus is the 2020 top U.S. Army soldier
How social media led to a Los Angeles internship opportunity Saturday, January 16, 2021 Masiel Ramirez came up with an idea for a “Kodak moment” — have keepsake pictures made with two older sisters, each sporting swag from their respective alma maters, to celebrate her December 2020 graduation from UMES. “I know how my mom…Read more ‘California dreamin’
