Service and the willingness to fight for the underdog has always been paramount to University of Maryland Eastern Shore junior Jada Wilkinson. “It’s been a lifelong thing for me,” said Wilkinson, a native New Yorker who is dual majoring in special education and human ecology with a concentration in child development. “I hate the thought…Read more Setting the Advocacy Agenda
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is proud to announce the appointment of Judy Diaz as the new General Manager of Delmarva Public Media—a collaborative network of public radio stations WSCL, WESM, and WSDL, licensed by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University. The stations offer a diverse lineup of news, jazz,…Read more Diaz named new GM for Delmarva Public Media
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has formed a partnership with Redemption Higher Institute of Biomedical and Management Science (RHIBMS) in Buea, Cameroon to provide access to programs offered at each institution. A memorandum of understanding between UMES and RHIBMS was signed during a visit to the UMES Princess Anne campus by the RHIBMS delegation…Read more UMES, higher ed institute from Cameroon sign partnership agreement
The Provost Faculty Fellows program has graduated its first class: “I am genuinely thankful for the opportunity to have participated in the Provost Faculty Fellows Leadership Development Training, which has supported both my personal and professional growth,” said Thompson. “This experience enhanced my skills in team management, strategic planning, and interprofessional collaboration—areas that are essential…Read more Congratulations to Inaugural Provost Faculty Fellows
After a nationwide search, the new face of jazz, blues and NPR news on the Eastern Shore is local. Stephen Philip Harvey, an acclaimed saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator whose genre-spanning work blends jazz, classical, funk, hip-hop, and gospel, will become the new music director of Delmarva Public Media’s three FM public radio stations: WESM…Read more Delmarva Public Media Hires New Music Director
Some 292 University of Maryland Eastern Shore students received their degrees during the 138th Spring Commencement on May 16, joyously completing their long academic journey. For many, it was a transformation into adulthood, while for others, it was the accomplishment of a well-deserved goal. The ceremony, in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center, was highlighted…Read more The Power of Finishing
During the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Spring break in March, Fine Arts students had the opportunity to see some of Italy’s most famous artwork while showcasing their own creations as well. The trip, developed and led by assistant professor of Fine Arts, Mehves Lelic, spanned eight days during the campus’s spring break and featured stops…Read more UMES students participate in three-city Italian trip focusing on art experiences
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is excited to announce that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will serve as its spring 2025 commencement speaker. The graduation ceremony will take place May 16 at 10 a.m. on the school’s campus in Princess Anne. “We are honored to have Gov. Moore bring his message of resilience and…Read more UMES welcomes Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as spring graduation speaker
More than 900 University of Maryland Eastern Shore students were recognized for their academic accomplishments during the University’s 72nd Honors Convocation at the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center. The April 3 event celebrated the achievements of students who received dean’s list (3.5 GPA or higher), departmental distinction (3.7 GPA or higher), departmental honors, and “Awards…Read more Honoring academic excellence
For the second consecutive year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore students are advancing to the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament (NCT). The NCT, which features 32 of the nation’s historically black institutions vying for a $100,000 institutional grant from Honda in a battle of quick trivia recall, is taking place April 12-16…Read more Hawks soaring through the Power of Dreams
