University of Maryland Eastern Shore renames School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences in Honor of Simon A. Haley
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- University of Maryland Eastern Shore renames School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences in Honor of Simon A. Haley
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) unveiled a new name for its School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, honoring the life and legacy of agriculture educator Simon A. Haley, father of…Read more University of Maryland Eastern Shore renames School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences in Honor of Simon A. Haley - Getting to know Christen “Cricket” Handy, UMES National Alumni Association President
Editor’s Note: Meet Christen “Cricket” Handy, the newly elected president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore National Alumni Association (NAA). Handy, a Pocomoke City native, is a 2008 graduate who majored…Read more Getting to know Christen “Cricket” Handy, UMES National Alumni Association President - Third cohort of STEM STARS program becomes a family affair
The third cohort of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Students Achieving Results in Science (STEM STARS) program entered college already connected to the campus. This grouping of the program, whose mission is to increase the number of students from…Read more Third cohort of STEM STARS program becomes a family affair - UMES School of Veterinary Medicine Awaits Decision Following Comprehensive Accreditation Site Visit
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has reached another significant milestone in its work to establish Maryland’s first in-state veterinary school. A comprehensive site visit by the American Veterinary Medical Association…Read more UMES School of Veterinary Medicine Awaits Decision Following Comprehensive Accreditation Site Visit - Delmarva Public Media earns a record 17 Associated Press Awards
Jada Skye Brown, a senior digital media studies major at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Sydney Rutledge-Smith, a recent UMES graduate, won awards from the Chesapeake chapter of the Associated Press for their work with Delmarva Public Media. The recognitions were part of a record…Read more Delmarva Public Media earns a record 17 Associated Press Awards
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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a close-knit community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and like any community we want to keep our community members informed about university news and campus events. This is your go-to page for things like the Key Newsletter (the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Newspaper), an archive of university news over the years, and campus activities to supplement your studies and socialize with other Hawks.
The Key Newsletter
Dive deeper into the university news and events that matter with the Key Newsletter—the official University of Maryland Eastern Shore Newspaper. Read about the success stories of your fellow Hawks in the Key student profile series. Or learn about how UMES celebrates holidays and national weeks and months of recognition such as National Library Week or Black History Month. The Key newsletter is also a great way for alumni and family of students to stay up to date about campus events and celebrations.
Latest Campus Events
We offer summer camps that let students continue learning and growing intellectually even when regular classes are out. We throw parties in the quad and around the Princess Anne community where you can enjoy crab bakes, food trucks, dancing, and much more. And we have professional- and career-growth oriented events to help you prepare for a fulfilling position within your field.
University News Archive
Whether you’re researching the history of UMES or just want to learn more about university news stories published over the last several decades, our university news archive is a great source to relive UMES’s history.
Annual Report
Join us in looking back at each year and memorializing the most important moments and university news, including athletics stories, university fiscal reports, and highlights from the many disciplines we have on campus.
Other University of Maryland Eastern Shore Newspapers
In addition to the Key, there are several other University of Maryland Eastern Shore newspapers and newsletters concerning specific departments and industries. These include:
The Pulse, from the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
The Global Food Security and Defense Quarterly
UMES Extension Connections! – Archive
News Archive
The Key Newsletter Archive
