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Piers Dormeyer, chief executive officer of EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery and artificial intelligence-driven data analytics, is the the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series guest speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.
CEO of EagleView will speak on 'AI and Technology in Construction' during public lecture at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment will host the 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series on Wednesday, Oct. 7, featuring Piers Dormeyer, chief … more
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Scene during the 22nd annual Small Farm Conference held in 2025 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. The 23rd annual event will be held at UMES with hands-on workshops and tours to agribusinesses in Wicomico and Somerset counties.
UMES Extension hosts 23rd annual Small Farm Conference
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will serve as home base for the 2026 Small Farm Conference from Oct. 23-24. Hosted by UMES Extension, the 23rd annual event offers … more
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The UMES Student Services Center on campus in Princess Anne, a central hub for student life, dining, administration, and recreation.
UMES Achieves Historic U.S. News & World Report Ranking
PRINCESS ANNE — As the University of Maryland Eastern Shore marks its 140 th year since its founding there’s another reason to celebrate as U.S. News & World Report has ranked it among the … more
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A 1960s view of the former Marion High School, with its last graduating class being 1969. The all-class reunion for 2026 will be Oct. 17 at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church Hall.
Marion High School all-class reunion set for Oct. 17
MARION — The Marion High School reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1-5 p.m. at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, 5757 Coventry Parish Road, Westover. All graduates and students who attended … more
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Harvard scientist to focus on evolution of gene transfer during seminar series lecture
PRINCESS ANNE — A Harvard professor, geneticist and researcher is the speaker Thursday, Sept. 17 at the second Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences’ Fall Seminar Series for … more
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UMES to name School of Agriculture for Simon Haley
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore was set to announce Tuesday this week at 10 a.m. the new name for its School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences to honor the life and … more
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Pulitzer Prize winner Rachel Swarns to give Founders' Week keynote address at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE — Rachel Swarns will deliver the Founders’ Week keynote address as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) … more
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Christen “Cricket” Handy, (center) is flanked by members of several chapters of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore National Alumni Association. Handy, a 2008 graduate, was elected as the National Alumni Association’s new president earlier this year.
Pocomoke native, Wicomico County teacher new UMES National Alumni Association president
Christen “Cricket” Handy is the newly elected president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore National Alumni Association (NAA). Handy, a Pocomoke City native and ELA teacher at Wicomico … more
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Renewable energy expert to kick off Fall Seminar Series at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE — A world-renowned energy scientist and expert in renewable energy, climate policy and sustainable development kicks off the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ (SANS) … more
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Dr. Nadine Burton introduces specialty crops grown in hoop houses at the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm during UMES Extension's annual Ag Showcase Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026..(Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Farmers learn about research and opportunities at UMES Ag Showcase
PRINCESS ANNE — A swarm of migrating wild bees that landed in a row of quinoa plants the day before UMES Extension’s annual Ag Showcase went on their way and the clouds parted Aug. 12 in time for … more
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Graduates of the inaugural FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technology Program hold their certificates and are joined by Gov. Wes Moore, UMES President Heidi Anderson and Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano as well as other UMES officials. Students are Mohammed Adawi, John Banks, Kabir Bhadmus, Dwayne Boney Jr., Domenic Giandomenico, Isaac Helfer, Emily Lawson, Triston Schwind, Hunter Wakeman, Dimitry Watt, Daniel Weitman, and Jason Zhu.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Program completes its first year with 12 graduates
SALISBURY — Twelve graduates of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program received their certificate of completion of academic requirements from … more
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Trigg Hall dates to 1954 and houses the Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Science. It is named for the university’s fourth leader, Frank Trigg (1850-1933), when UMES was known as Princess Anne Academy. He served as principal from 1902-1910.
Somerset County supports UMES' request for federal grant to benefit renovation of Trigg Hall
PRINCESS ANNE — The Somerset County Commissioners sent a letter of support for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s grant application to the USDA’s National Institute of Food and … more
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Perry Angelonga, continuing education and workforce development computer coordinator at Wor-Wic Community College, works with the UltiMaker 3D printer at the college’s makerspace. PROVIDED PHOTO
Wor-Wic to hold 3D printing class
SALISBURY — The continuing education division of Wor-Wic Community College will offer a “3D Modeling and Printing Fundamentals” class on two Mondays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., … more
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Stewart Lundy, co-owner of Perennial Roots Farm in Accomac, Virginia, talks to summer interns participating in UMES' Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program funded by USDA NIFA.
$750,000 grant to UMES shapes agricultural workforce development
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore contributes to workforce development in agriculture and related fields through its Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates … more
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The School of Veterinary Medicine at UMES anticipates enrolling 50 Maryland and 50 out-of-state students its first year and start classes in the summer of 2027 if its accreditation meets AVMA Council of Education standards.
School of Veterinary Medicine at UMES hopeful to enroll 100 students for summer 2027 start
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) continues to move forward in its work to establish Maryland’s first in-state veterinary school. A comprehensive site visit by … more
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School backpacks for students heading to grades K-5 available Aug. 8
PRINCESS ANNE — Pure Word Bible Church located at 11350 Stewart Neck Road is hosting its annual free school supply giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9-noon or as long as the supplies last. … more
Summer heat and humidity are hard on humans, and bees too. A hands-on workshop to provide strategies on keeping your bee colonies in good health is July 25 at UMES' Research, Extension and Teaching Farm in Princess Anne.
Summer beekeeping strategies is focus of UMES Extension workshop
PRINCESS ANNE — The dog days of summer are here along with the notorious heat and humidity the season brings. UMES Extension is offering a workshop Saturday, July 25 to equip beginning and … more
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As of noon, May 29, 2026 Holly Grove Christian School completed its first 50 years.
Holly Grove Christian School announces its final honor roll for the 2025-26 school year
WESTOVER — Holly Grove Christian School announces the honor rolls for the final quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to the graduates, and the promotion of the other students to the … more
UMES graduate research assistant Unishma Ghimire of Princess Anne is working on a project involving heat stress in pasture-raised poultry.
UMES student researcher contributing to poultry industry awarded DCA scholarship
PRINCESS ANNE — Unishma Ghimire received a $3,000 scholarship for the second consecutive year awarded through  Delmarva Chicken Association’s  Scholarship Program. She is pursuing … more
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Those mylar balloons at graduation can knock out the power
It’s graduation season which means many are celebrating, often with mylar balloons. Delmarva Power reminds customers of the negative impact that mylar balloons, also known as foil balloons, can … more
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