UMES alum Joyce Abbott to speak at Veterans Gala Fundraiser
Latest University News Stories
From student and faculty spotlights to important policy updates, here you’ll find the most up-to-date university news. Want to learn more about where UMES ranks among other colleges around the country? Our university news updates often include significant ranking changes from sources such as U.S. News & World Report.
Latest Stories
- UMES alum Joyce Abbott to speak at Veterans Gala Fundraiser
Noted author, educator and University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate Joyce Abbott will be the keynote speaker during the UMES’ annual “Salute to Veterans” Gala and remembrance event on Thursday, Nov. 12….Read more UMES alum Joyce Abbott to speak at Veterans Gala Fundraiser - EagleView CEO to Headline 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series at UMES
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 executive officer of EagleView, a…Read more EagleView CEO to Headline 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series at UMES - UMES Achieves Historic U.S. News & World Report Ranking
Celebrating the 140th anniversary of its founding, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is among the top six public HBCUs in the nation and number 13 overall of 78 HBCUs for 2026-27, U.S. News &…Read more UMES Achieves Historic U.S. News & World Report Ranking - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Rachel Swarns gives keynote address for UMES’ 140th Anniversary Founders’ Week Celebration
Rachel Swarns delivered the Founders’ Week keynote address during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s (UMES) 140th anniversary celebration of the institution’s founding. The program was held Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the SSC Theater on the University’s campus. Swarns is…Read more Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Rachel Swarns gives keynote address for UMES’ 140th Anniversary Founders’ Week Celebration - 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
Stay up-to-date with the latest university news and happenings at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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
