Congrats to UMES fashion merchandising majors Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse (left) and Jaidyn McCullough, recent recipients of a $10,000 Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship! Learn more about the scholarship at @fashionscholarshipfund @umesnews

UMES recently hosted a Fulbright Scholar and lecturer at Andalas University, who sought help from UMES’ Dr. Sadanand Dhekney in perfecting her research acumen around plant biotechnology: @umesnews @unandofficial

Congrats to Almazi Matthews, who graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in general agriculture during UMES’ Winter 2024 commencement in December. Get inspired by her story of success: @umesnews #hawkpride

Don't miss the first SANS Seminar of the Spring Semester, featuring UMES Professor Dr. Dia-Eldin Elnaiem, who will discuss “Moon Talk: The Impact of Lunar Cycle on the Nocturnal Activity Rhythm of an Insect Vector of a Killing Disease,” on Feb. 13.

Check out the UMES SANS homepage for a gallery of photos from the first day of spring semester: @umesnews

Hopefully an omen of good things to come, UMES SANS students had a respite from what has been an exceptionally cold winter for the first day of spring semester. Indoors, Dr. Jeff Fears is one of many professors welcoming a new class. 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Comms @umesnews

RT @UMESNews: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic 1959 commencement address at Maryland State College reminds us of his enduring connecti…

UMES graduate Kanaya Streeter credits a SANS summer internship with connecting her to resources and preparing her for the future. Learn more about her journey at And learn more about summer science internships at @umesnews

Let's resolve to make 2025 a year of collaboration and groundbreaking research that has a lasting positive impact on the world around us. #hawkpride

Have a warm and safe holiday!

UMES offices will be closed from end-of-business today through Jan. 1. See you on Thursday, Jan. 2!

Yesterday, Cameron Hill was among UMES's 200 graduates. Discover how the Salisbury native used the UMES Land-grant Scholarship to make earning a bachelor’s degree in general agriculture a reality: 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications @umesnews

A special congratulations to UMES SANS doctoral and masters graduates, who donned caps and gowns to recieve their degrees during the 27th Winter Commencement at UMES today. 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Comms @umesnews

SANS graduates lined up to enter graduation at the 27th Winter Commencement at #UMES earlier today. Biology major Malea Sharps waved to her family. Assistant Registrar Jenni Price and Biology Major Mariam Hassan visited Harry the Hawk. 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Comms @umesnews

Congrats to all the students who walked the stage today at the 27th UMES Winter Commencement! Among them, Pre-Vet students Shamia Onley has her cap fixed by Farrayn Johnson, and Ag Business grad Simala Wright poses with Harry the Hawk. 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Comms @umesnews

Congrats to Biology Major Ludan Osman, who will graduate from #UMES on Friday with more than 200 fellow students! Learn more about Ludan's journey from Sudan to the Eastern Shore at @umesnews #hawkpride

The UMES-Corteva Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium, Dec. 5, gave students the chance to share their research and learn about potential careers in the field of agricuture and technology. @umesnews @cortevaus

Are you an undergraduate student studying biology, marine science, or environmental science, ready to secure your summer internship? Applications are open to spend nine weeks this summer at @IMET_USMD. Learn more at

UMES Fashion Merchandise and Design Senior Warnell Watts of Baltimore constructs a jacket in the Human Ecology Product Development Lab. Learn more about the Human Ecology Department at 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications @umesnews

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍁