Monday, October 2, 2017 High school juniors and seniors can connect with representatives from colleges across the country Nov. 2 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Tri-County College Fair. The free event, which is in its 16th year, is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Students can…Read more UMES sponsors College Fair Nov. 2
Utility’s philanthropy will support technology upgrades Friday, September 29, 2017 A Baltimore-area utility company that sponsored a major pro golf tournament this past summer has made a donation to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s PGA golf management program. The $20,000 gift from Constellation, an Exelon Company, will be used to purchase computerized teaching equipment…Read more UMES’ golf program receives an Exelon gift
By Kate Kent Thursday, September 28, 2017 Editor’s Note: UMES counselor Kate Kent used her professional training and experience to assist the American Red Cross as a volunteer assigned to shelters where Hurricane Harvey evacuees from the Gulf Coast relocated. After officially being assigned by the American Red Cross to the Texas Hurricane Disaster detail, I…Read more A volunteer’s front line view of hurricane relief in Texas
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 If you’re keeping up with the latest on educational settings for hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the community and schools, you’ve probably seen the term, “makerspace.” “Makerspaces have been popping up more recently in school libraries and media centers, which can pose safety issues if not designed and…Read more Professor publishes one of a kind text resource
UMES program receives 5-year funding extension Friday, September 22, 2017 Upward Bound, a federal program synonymous with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for more than half a century, is positioned to continue making a college education a realistic goal for first-generation and low-income students. Dr. Nicolé L. Gale, UMES’ Upward Bound program director, says the U.S….Read more Upward Bound breaks down barriers
1st Master’s degree in cybersecurity awarded Friday, December 15, 2017 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore awarded 270 degrees today at its 21st winter commencement exercises. Families and friends filled the courtside bleachers in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center, ignoring a chilly forecast of a potential second December snowfall and basked in the joy…Read more UMES’ Winter commencement 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017 Stephanie Hallowell’s affinity for the university as an alum (’16) and her passion for working with veterans and people with disabilities has led her to a service post as UMES’ new VET Connect program coordinator. “A lot of Vets from the area don’t realize what resources are available in the community,”…Read more UMES Launches VET-Connect Program
Thursday, September 14, 2017 Two sisters from Baltimore County were among 29 students who received Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees today at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 2017 summer commencement. Kayla Coad of Parkville was just behind older sister Karis crossing the stage at the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts, which doubled as…Read more 2017 UMES Physical Therapy grads receive degrees
Monday, September 11, 2017 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore moved up to the nation’s Top 20 historically black institutions, according to the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges survey released today. At number 20, UMES’ ranking is its highest since the news magazine undertook a peer-review survey 11 years…Read more UMES cracks U.S. News & World Report survey’s Top 20
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Dr. Ayodele Julius Alade was recently appointed dean of the School of Business and Technology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. “Dr. Alade has been diligent and skillful in serving this institution in a variety of leadership roles within the School of Business and Technology, and…Read more Alade, UMES Newly Appointed Dean
