Our leaders

Depending on the era, they may have held the title of principal or dean or chancellor or president.

Nonetheless, a distinguished group of instructional leaders stepped forward during the first 125 years of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's history to lead the proud institution in Princess Anne, Md.

Dr. Mortimer H. Neufville² 2011 - 2012	Dr. Thelma B. Thompson 2002-2011

Dr. Jackie Thomas² (2001-2002)

Dr. Dolores Margaret R. Spikes (1997-2001)

Dr. William Percy Hytche, Sr. (1975-1997)

Dr. Archie Lee Buffkins (1971-1975)

Dr. Howard Emery Wright² (1970-1971)

Dr. John Taylor Williams (1947-1970)

Robert Alexander Grigsby (1936-1947)

Dr. Thomas Henry Kiah (1911-1936)

Frank Trigg (1902-1910)

Dr. Pezavia O’Connell (1900-1902)

Portia E. Lovett Bird¹ (1897-1899)

Benjamin Oliver Bird (1886-1897)

¹ - succeeded her husband  /  ² - interim