Thursday, June 24, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Do you have a desire to farm, but don’t know where to start? Regardless of your age, gender, race, education or nationality, Farm Management Specialist Erroll Mattox wants to talk to you during one of two interest meetings slated for Wednesday, July 21, and Tuesday, August 10, at the…Read more New and Beginning Farmer Interest Meetings
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UMES Chosen for Eisenhower HBCU Fellowship
Friday, June 18, 2010 Five students received awards ranging from $1,500 to $7,500 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – June 9, 2010-The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has been awarded a grant totaling $20,500 from this year’s Dwight David Eisenhower HBCU Fellowship. Five students were selected as recipients of the fellowship, which is provided through the U.S….Read more UMES Chosen for Eisenhower HBCU Fellowship
Naleppa Named to UMES Board of Visitors
Friday, June 11, 2010 Dr. Peggy Naleppa PRINCESS ANNE, MD-June 10, 2010-Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Naleppa, president and CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Peninsula Regional Health System in Salisbury, Md., was recently named to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Board of Visitors by Dr. Thelma B. Thompson, president, UMES. “Dr. Naleppa’s 30 years of experience as a health…Read more Naleppa Named to UMES Board of Visitors
UMES Proclaims June 15 as African American Golfers Hall of Fame Day
Friday, June 11, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s President Thelma B. Thompson has proclaimed June 15, 2010 as African American Golfers Hall of Fame Day at the university. The designation comes in conjunction with UMES’ recent induction into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (AAGHOF) as the recipient of the Founders…Read more UMES Proclaims June 15 as African American Golfers Hall of Fame Day
UMES Inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame
Friday, May 28, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-June 8, 2010-The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) was recently inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (AAGHOF) at ceremonies held in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. It joined such legendary professional golfers as Jim Dent, Ann Gregory, Gary Player, Jack W. Nicklaus, Pete Brown, James W….Read more UMES Inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame
Civil Rights Leader and Radio Host Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at UMES
Friday, May 28, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – May 23, 2010-One of America’s most-renowned civil rights leaders, Rev. Al Sharpton will serve as the keynote speaker at the 14th annual National Association of Student Affairs Professionals conference, which is being held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Sharpton, who has more than 40 years of experience as…Read more Civil Rights Leader and Radio Host Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at UMES
Small Farmer Bus Tour Slated for Late June
Friday, May 28, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – May 28, 2010-Summer days promise an opportunity for small farmers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware to join the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Small Farm Outreach Initiative as it embarks upon an educational, two-day farmer bus tour to “Explore New Farm Income Opportunities”…Read more Small Farmer Bus Tour Slated for Late June
UMES’ Capital Campaign Receives $30,000 Donation from Walgreens
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s capital campaign recently received a $30,000 donation from Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain with 7,507 locations. The gift comes as the university prepares for the inaugural class of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions’ unique three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program…Read more UMES’ Capital Campaign Receives $30,000 Donation from Walgreens
UMES Honors High School Artists
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD, May 26, 2010 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will award prizes as part of a competition for high school students enrolled in art classes in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. The awards announcement takes place at a reception today from 4-6 p.m. in the Mosely Gallery, located in…Read more UMES Honors High School Artists
UMES Hosts Free, Two-Day Grant Writing Workshop
Monday, May 24, 2010 PRINCESS ANNE, MD -May, 20, 2010- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is scheduled to host a free, two-day grant writing and capacity building workshop titled “The Art and Science of Grant Writing.” Presented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the workshop begins with a dinner and program…Read more UMES Hosts Free, Two-Day Grant Writing Workshop
