UMES celebrating 135 years as an 1890 Land-Grant University

UMES celebrating 135 years as an 1890 Land-Grant University

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – 1890 Land- Grant Universities produce individuals that contribute tremendously to the economy, and that goes for the Eastern Shore as well. A leader of one local institution shares how they make a difference in their community. Second Morrill Act 1890 August 30, 1890, The Second Morrill Act was signed by congress, which stipulated that African Americans were to be included in the United States Land-Grant University Higher Ed…