News & Events

News

UMCES Research Finds Climate Change and Species Declines Are Reshaping Communities of Migrating Birds

January 20, 2026
A new study published in Global Change Biology advances our knowledge about migratory bird communities and confirms shifts in the bird species we see together during migration; information that could change how conservationists protect migratory bird species.

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).

Events

Mar
13th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Scott Loss, OK State University

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
20th

Webinar: Outcomes And Future Directions For Nexus Analytical Tools In The Amazon Basin

March 20, 2026 11:00am to 1:00pm
This webinar is directed at practitioners, policy and decision makers, scientists, researchers, academics and other professionals interested in modeling and decision-support tools in the water, energy, food, climate and environmental/ecosystems sectors. The webinar will be of particular interest to technical specialists from institutions responsible for water resources management, energy planning, agricultural development, environmental monitoring, and climate adaptation in ACTO Member Countries.
Mar
27th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Justine Whitaker, UMES

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.
Apr
10th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Jennifer Burns, UMCES-IMET

April 10, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Jennifer Burns, UMCES-IMET, will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.