Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown led Washington College students in crafting original duplex poems during an interactive workshop at Rose O’Neill Literary House. The event highlighted creative engagement between visiting authors and students as part of an ongoing literary tradition.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore students organized a ‘100 Women in Heels’ empowerment march on March 26 that brought together over one hundred participants from across campus for recognition and unity among women.
Washington College has revealed design plans for its upcoming Warehime School of Business set to open this fall. Supported by major philanthropic gifts, it aims to offer advanced facilities combining liberal arts foundations with practical business training.
Washington College recently hosted its first Shore Student Government Association Summit for area high schools. The event focused on mentorship, advocacy training, and collaboration between collegiate leaders and local youth.
More than 1,000 University of Maryland Eastern Shore students were honored at this year’s Honors Convocation on April 2. The ceremony recognized academic excellence across all class levels with special awards presented by university leaders.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has welcomed its first-ever group of foreign exchange students from France through an academic partnership with University of Lorraine. The four visiting business majors will spend spring semester experiencing both campus life and American culture.
Three Washington College graduates—Melat Kiros, Brandon Riker, and Sam Polan—are pursuing seats in Congress this year. Their campaigns highlight concerns ranging from economic reform and healthcare costs to government integrity while drawing on lessons learned during their undergraduate years.
Dr. Christina ‘Tina’ Dougherty has been appointed Associate Dean for Clinical Programs at UMES School of Veterinary Medicine as it prepares for its opening pending accreditation approval. She brings four decades’ experience across academia, private practice, industry leadership roles—and aims to advance outreach initiatives benefiting students and communities.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is exploring an educational partnership with the Bahamas Agricultural and Marine Science Institute. The collaboration could allow student exchanges between institutions as well as joint research initiatives.
Jessica Kelso ’27 made her directorial debut at Washington College by co-directing an innovative production of Hamlet featuring Batman themes. Drawing from extensive backstage experience and campus leadership roles, she emphasizes guidance over direction when working with cast members.