When Dr. Heidi Anderson became president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in 2018, she immediately noted the institution’s commitment to excellence in student service. “As a first-generation student,” Dr. Anderson said, “I am particularly impressed by the university’s strong emphasis on student success.”
Recognizing the power of higher education as a catalyst for economic mobility, Dr. Anderson saw an opportunity to expand the enrollment at UMES to reach more students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and expand efforts to support student retention and graduation.