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Eastern Shore colleges report workforce growth; UMES seeks expedited capital for veterinary school
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College and university leaders reported enrollment and workforce-program gains across the Eastern Shore and UMES said its veterinary school accreditation visit is scheduled for the week of June 21, urging the delegation to protect capital funding and consider moving funds to FY27 for an earlier start.
University and college presidents who addressed the Eastern Shore delegation on Friday highlighted enrollment gains, new workforce and transfer initiatives, and capital projects that they said require continued legislative support.
Salisbury University interim provost Jessica Clark said the university enrolled 7,243 students this year and reported a 20% jump in first-year applications. Community colleges updated the delegation on accelerated nursing…
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