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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).

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.

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