The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a busy place throughout the year with events for students and our local neighbors. Check out SANS photos and see if you can spot your friends at one of our events.
Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences Naming Ceremony
The Haley Family, from left, Bill Haley, Alan Haley, Anne Haley and Chris Haley, watch UMES President Heidi Anderson, left, pull the drape off the sign with the help of Moses Kairo, Dean of the School and Regent Yvette Lewis during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
The Haley Family, from left, Bill Haley, Alan Haley, Anne Haley and Chris Haley, watch UMES President Heidi Anderson, left, pull the drape off the sign with the help of Moses Kairo, Dean of the School and Regent Yvette Lewis during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
The Haley Family, from left, Bill Haley, Alan Haley, Chris Haley and Anne Haley, pose for a photo during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES President Heidi Anderson speaks during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Regent Yvette Lewis speaks during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Moses Kairo, Dean of the School speaks during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
From left, Miss UMES Broke Chaney, Bill Haley, Anne Haley, Chris Haley, Alan Haley, and Mister UMES Malachi Robinson pose with the plaque during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
The crowd during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Chris Haley speaks during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Miss UMES Brooke Chaney, left, and Mister UMES Malachi Robinson get ready to give a gift to the Haley family during the naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Moses Kairo, Dean of the School and former Dean Carolyn Brooks during naming ceremony of the Simon A. Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
A Look Back at 2026 Spring Seminar Series
Dr. Francisco Dini-Andreote, an assistant professor at Penn State, speaks on ecology of suppressive soils at the final School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences spring seminar on April 30, 2026. Photos by Kara Nuzback/UMES Ag Communications
Tony Pipa, senior fellow at the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution, speaks at the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Spring Seminar on April 9, 2026. Pipa’s topic was “Reimagining Rural: A Blueprint for Keeping Rural Communities Vital.”
Dr. Inty Omar Hernandez de Lira, a postdoctoral researcher talks on the topic, “From Wild Relatives to the Farm: Breeding Disease-Resistant Tomatoes” during the kick-off of the Spring 2026 SANS Deminar Series on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Thursday. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Dr. Eloisa Vendemiatti, Assistant Professor of Biology, West Virginia State University was this weeks UMES SANS Series Seminar speaker on the topic “Type-IV Trichomes and Acylsugars: Translating Natural Defense into Breeding Tools” (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
DASL Expo 2026 showcases student clubs
Students from Dr. Simon Zebelo’s Lab display and pass out samples of edible bugs during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Leianna Jones and Alleyah Britton show Dr. Alfadhl Alkhaled their poster during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Their display was part of the ESA table. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Center for Student Excellence Director Dr. Kausiksankar Das dances with Harry the Hawk during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Members H.A.W.K.S. in Configuration club make ice cream from dry-ice during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Harry the Hawk drives a tractor during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Daijah Cabean a junior at UMES learns from MANRRS member Amari Christiopher about how to test pH and alkaline in strawberries during the annual DASL Expo Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Members of the UMES Pep Band leads the 1890 Land Grant Walk on the campus on April 21. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Members of the UMES Pep Band leads the 1890 Land Grant Walk on the campus on April 21. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Dr Rondall Allen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at UMES and UMES School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Dean Moses Kairo walk along members of the UMES Pep Band and members of the university on their way to the DASL Expo recently. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
ESA Club member Mel Montoya plants a Hackberry tree during the UMES Earth Day celebration on April 21, 2026.. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Dr. Stephanie Stotts watches children from the UMES Child and Family Development Center help plant the tree during the UMES Earth Day celebration. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
UMES School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Dean Moses Kairo talks about importance of trees during the UMES Earth Day celebration. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
ESA Club members Alleyah Britton, left, and Mel Montoya read passages about the importance of trees during the UMES Earth Day celebration. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Dr. Stephanie Stotts talks during the UMES Earth Day celebration where a Hackberry tree was planted. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
139th Spring Commencement: Congratulations Grads!
Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences file in during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Spectators react as graduates enter the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES President Dr. Heidi Anderson addresses the crowd at the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Graduates from Human Ecology and Child Development pose for a photo at the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Graduates enter the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Biology majors, from left, Krystin Rogers, Liyah English and Aniya Hood smile to the crowd during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Dr. Jonathan Cumning, Chair of Department of Natural Sciences and Dr. Grace Namwamba, chair of Department of Human Ecology enter the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Graduates get ready to enter the ceremony during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Graduates file in during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Bachelor of Science in General Agricultural Studies graduate Kaila Tyree-Castro glues letters on her mortar board during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Manhal Amer, Biology major, gets help from Samreen Elamahdy to adjust her mortar board during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Amber Gray of Hurlock dons her mushroom mortar board during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
SANS Pre-Vet graduate Tyler Simmons gets help from Logan Quinn during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Lawerence Zantt and Gwen Zantt hold a money Bouquet for their granddaughter Mar’Shay Robinson during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
SANS Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff
Associate Dean Dr. Vagner Benedito speaks at the SANS end of the year awards ceremony on May 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Graduate Assistants Awards: Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activities winner Raksha Khadka with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Dr. Lila Karki at SANS end of the year awards ceremony. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Graduate Assistants Awards: Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activities winner Richard Otwey receives his award from Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo at the SANS end of the year awards event May 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Graduate Assistants Awards: Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activities winner Ezra Cable with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Dr. Victoria Volkis at the SANS end of the year awards May 8, 2026. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award: Adetutu Adebayo receives the award from Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Service and Outreach Award: Mouhamadou Lamine Diack with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Dr. Lila Karki at SANS end of the year awards ceremony. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activities: Richard Otwey with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Dr. Janak Dhakal at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Achievement Award: Dr. Eguono Omagamre with Dean Moses T. Kairo, Associate Dean Dr. Vagner Benedito and Department of Natural Sciences Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Dr. Kimberly Braxton, winner of the Dean’s Recognition Award and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences Outstanding Student Experience Award, with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Stephen Tubene at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences Outstanding Achievement Award winner Dr. Sadanand Dhekney with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Stephen Tubene at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Staff winner Veronica Fosque of Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Science with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Stephen Tubene at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)SANS end of the year awards. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Student Experience Award DAFRS: Kimberly Braxton SANS end of the year awards. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Natural Sciences Outstanding Achievement Award winner Dr. Stephen Tomasetti with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Natural Sciences Outstanding Student Experience Award winner Dr. Ali Ishaque with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Natural Sciences Outstanding Service Award winner Dr. Justine Whitaker with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Natural Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award winner Dr. Eguono Omagamre with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Natural Sciences Outstanding Research Award winner Dr. Victoria Volkis with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Achievement Award winner Bridgett Clinton-Scott with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Human Ecology Chair Dr. Grace Namwamba at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Human Ecology Outstanding Service Award winner Dr. John Jacob with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Grace Namwamba at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Human Ecology Outstanding Research Award winner Dr. Sukyung Seo with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Grace Namwamba at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Human Ecology Outstanding Teaching Award winner Dr. Donna Long with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Grace Namwamba at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Extension Service Award winner Shamia B. Onley with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Associate Dean Dr. E.N. Escobar at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Outstanding Extension Service Award winner Berran Rogers with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Associate Dean Dr. E.N. Escobar at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES Extension Outstanding Achievement Award winner Dr. Lila Karki with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Associate Dean Dr. E.N. Escobar at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES Ag Experiment Station Outstanding Service Award winner Clay Howard with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Associate Dean Dr. Vagner Benedito at SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Program Management Specialist Chanda Harris speaks at the SANS end of the year awards event. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
73rd Annual Honors Convocation
Dr. Moses Kairo, Dean of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences , stands with Department of Agriculture, Food and Resources Sciences Chairperson Dr. Stephan Tubne, Department winner Natalee Lewis, Department of Human Ecology Chairperson Grace Namwamba and Departmental winner Patrice Dolloway, SANS award of Excellence winner Sarah Rawlinson and SANS Alumni Keynote speaker Yasmin Roye and Chairperson Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Jonathan Cumming during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Sarah Rawlinson poses with UMES President Heidi Anderson after winning The SANS Award of Excellence during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Dr. Moses Kairo, Dean of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences poses with SANS award of Excellence winner Sarah Rawlinson and SANS Alumni Keynote speaker Yasmin Roye and Chairperson Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Jonathan Cumming during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Chairperson Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Jonathan Cumming, SANS award of Excellence winner Sarah Rawlinson, and Dr. Moses Kairo, Dean of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences on stage during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resources Sciences Chairperson Dr. Stephan Tubene, Department winner Natalee Lewis and Dr. Moses Kairo, Dean of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences on stage during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Human Ecology Chairperson Grace Namwamba and Departmental winner Patrice Dolloway with Dr. Moses Kairo, Dean of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences on stage during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Yasmin Roye, the Keynote Speaker and UMES SANS Alumni, talks with UMES President Heidi Anderson during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
UMES President Heidi Anderson pose with Yasmin Roye Keynote speaker with Dr. Rondall Allen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on stage during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Yasmin Roye, gives her Keynote speech during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Chairperson Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Jonathan Cumming on stage during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Human Ecology Chairperson Grace Namwamba on stage during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resources Sciences Chairperson Dr. Stephan Tubene on stage during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Gary Stanley, first year honors program pre-veterinary general agriculture major, give his speech during the annual 73rd Honors Convocation April 2, 2026 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Winter Commencement 2025
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES President Heidi Anderson addresses graduates as they celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS Dean Moses Kairo, left, and Isaac Marcelin, Associate Dean of B.E.A.S.T. (Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology) enter graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Wiinter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS student Myah Bowie shows off her motar board in memory of her dad that died recently, celebrates graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students Alexandria Camp and Nandini Walia celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students Laila Dent and India Wignfield celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES students and parents celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS students Somara Robinson, of Baltimore and Nandini Walia of Salisbury celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES students and parents celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS Pre-Vet Student Olivia Ludolph celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES SANS Pre-Vet Students Olivia Ludolph, left, and Donovan Grady celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES Biochemistry major Alexandra Camp, center, celebrates graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES students and parents celebrate graduation during the 28th Winter Commencement held on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
SANS First Look Fair 2025
UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences held its annual First Look Fair Sept. 18, 2025, for students to check out experiential learning opportunities offered through student clubs, study abroad, internships and student work. (Photos by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Welcome Hawks! First Day of UMES Fall Semester 2025
University of Maryland Eastern Shore students returned to class Aug. 25 for the fall semester. (Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
DASL Expo celebrates student excellence
SANS DASL Expo 2025 (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Student clubs from the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences came together for a day of fun, food and student-centered activities at the Second Dean’s Award for Student Leadership (DASL) Expo, sponsored by the SANS Center for Student Excellence, on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Congratulations grads! 2025 Spring Commencement
Almost 300 graduates walked the stage May 16, 2025, to receive their degrees during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Spring Graduation that featured Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as commencement speaker. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES celebrates student achievements
Top SANS students honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Chair of Department of Natural Sciences, Nigel Jackson (Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences), Oluwatomisin Salami (Dept. of Natural Sciences), Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Grace Namwamba, Chair Department of human Ecology, Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Chair Department of Natural Sciences, Oluwatomisin Salami (Dept. of Natural Sciences) and SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo, Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences) and Dr. Grace Namwamba, Chair Department of Human Ecology. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Stephan Tubene, Chair Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, Nigel Jackson (Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences) and SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right..(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo, left, stands with others during the 72nd Honors Convocation at UMES Thursday, April 3, 2025.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences).(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
Top SANS student honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
UMES Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium 2025
The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence held its second UMES Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium on Dec. 4, 2025. The symposium themed, “Feeding the Future: Innovation and Resiliency in Agriculture,” showcased research by UMES undergraduate students. The event, attended by UMES President Dr. Heidi Anderson, also featured speakers from Perdue Farms, a major poultry producer on Delmarva. Photos by Kara Nuzback/Ag Communications
UMES Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024
The inaugural UMESStudent-led Undergraduate Research Symposium, hosted by the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence, was held Dec. 5, 2024. This symposium offered a unique platform for students to present their research, gain valuable experience, and engage with the academic community. Photos by Todd Dudek/Ag Communications
Top SANS students honored at UMES’ 72nd Honors Convocation, from left, are: Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Chair of Department of Natural Sciences, Nigel Jackson (Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences), Oluwatomisin Salami (Dept. of Natural Sciences), Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (Dept. of Human Ecology and the Award of Excellence for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences). SANS Dean Moses T. Kairo is pictured far right.(Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications)
