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100 for UMCES Inspires Creativity and Community
December 18, 2025
In celebration of the centennial, creative, nature-inspired 100 for UMCES activities took place across the university throughout 2025.

Philanthropic Coalition Renews Major Investment in Appalachian Laboratory Science for Second Year
December 12, 2025
In 2024, a group of donors committed to advancing environmental conservation in the central Appalachians created a transformational solution: the Appalachian Laboratory Investors Network, or TALIN. Now, in year 2, TALIN has funded two new research projects focused on forest conservation and management.

UMCES Announces Inaugural Provost and Vice President for Research and Economic Development
December 10, 2025
UMCES announced an evolution of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Dr. Bill Dennison as the inaugural Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), and Dr. Andrew Elmore as the inaugural Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED).

Carys Mitchelmore Graduates from Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program
December 3, 2025
Leadership Maryland honored Mitchelmore, a resident of Calvert county, and the entire Executive Program Class of 2025 at its 32nd graduation ceremony held December 2 at the Westin Annapolis. Mitchelmore is now a member of Leadership Maryland’s powerful alumni network, consisting of more than 1,600 esteemed leaders from all over the state.

UMCES Appalachian Laboratory hosts annual undergraduate internship program
November 11, 2025
Each summer, the Appalachian Laboratory Summer Undergraduate Internship Program hosts five to eight students from local universities and colleges for full-time, paid experiences in research and science communication. The summer 2026 application opens Monday, November 24, and can be found at www.umces.edu/al/internships.
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Events

Jan
9th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Eric Schott, UMCES-IMET
Appalachian Laboratory
January 9, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Eric Schott, UMCES-IMET, will present a seminar as part of the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Jan
23rd

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Ryan Woodland, UMCES-CBL
Appalachian Laboratory
January 23, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Ryan Woodland, UMCES-Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, will present a seminar as part of the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Feb
13th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Mary Janecka, Powdermill Nature Reserve
Appalachian Laboratory
February 13, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Mary Janecka, Powdermill Nature Reserve, will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Mar
13th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Scott Loss, OK State University

Appalachian Laboratory
March 13, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Scott Loss, Oklahoma State University, will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Mar
27th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Justine Whitaker, UMES
Appalachian Laboratory
March 27, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Justine Whitaker, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, will present as part of the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
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