UMESPhillyAlumni

10/08/2026

We will see you in a few weeks!! 🦅

10/04/2026

Sunday Blessings, UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Family!

Have a blessed Sunday, Philadelphia Alumni Chapter family.

May your week be filled with grace, peace, renewed strength, and new reasons to give thanks.

Madam Chaplain, Julie

Go Hawks! 🦅

10/02/2026

Crispy fish, good vibes, and a great cause! 🐟🔥

Join the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Philadelphia Alumni Chapter for our Fish Fry Fundraiser as we raise funds to support undergrad Hawks! Whether you are craving delicious food, looking to network, or just want to support an HBCU alumni chapter on a mission, this event is open to everyone!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Wiss Bar & Bistro (5109 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128)

Tickets: $25 per person

Expect food, drinks, music, fun, a basket raffle, and a 50/50 raffle! 🎟️✨

Come hungry and bring a friend! Get your tickets https://www.zeffy.com/organizations/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-philadelphia-alumni-chapter

contact [email protected].

Join us for our Fish Fry Fundraiser 🎣🍽 and help the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter open doors for students while attending college.Your ticket and…

10/01/2026

🦅 HAWK PRIDE HAS NO ZIP CODE! ❤️🤍

Whether you are in Philly, Maryland, New York, D.C., down South, out West, or anywhere in between, if you are a Hawk, this apparel is for you!

The UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter’s Fall ’26 Hawk Pride Fundraiser is officially open. Get your fit right for Hawkcoming, or rock your Hawk Pride T-shirt or hoodie and represent the University of Maryland Eastern Shore wherever life has taken you.

Every purchase supports the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund, helping us invest in our undergraduate students and future Hawks. 🎓🦅

📅 Order September 24 through October 10
👕 T-shirts: $30
🤍 Hoodies: $50
📏 Unisex sizing available
📦 Orders ship directly to your door for a small shipping fee
📬 Estimated delivery: October 28

Order here (link also in bio) : https://bit.ly/4rsNnyE

You do not have to be from Philly to support Philly. You just have to be a Hawk! 🙌🏾

Order yours today, then tag a Hawk who needs one! 👇🏾

Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk. ❤️🤍

We do not own the rights to this music.

09/30/2026

🏈 HAWK FAMILY, WE’RE HEADED TO THE LINC! 🦅❤️🤍

Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE to join the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter for:
🔥 Norfolk State University vs. Delaware State University
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA

🎟️ $45 per ticket | Section 130

We’ve secured a reserved section so we can enjoy the game together, rep our HBCU pride, and bring that Hawk energy to the Linc!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS (link in IG Bio):
👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/delstate-vs-norfolk-football-game

⚠️ 10 seats left!!

Alumni, family, friends & supporters are welcome! Grab your crew and come hang with us! 🏈

09/30/2026

Crispy fish, good vibes, and a great cause! 🐟🔥

Join the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Philadelphia Alumni Chapter for our Fish Fry Fundraiser as we raise funds to support undergrad Hawks! Whether you are craving delicious food, looking to network, or just want to support an HBCU alumni chapter on a mission, this event is open to everyone!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Wiss Bar & Bistro (5109 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128)

Tickets: $25 per person

Expect food, drinks, music, fun, a basket raffle, and a 50/50 raffle! 🎟️✨

Come hungry and bring a friend! Get your tickets https://www.zeffy.com/organizations/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-philadelphia-alumni-chapter

contact [email protected].

09/24/2026

🦅 HAWK PRIDE HAS NO ZIP CODE! ❤️🤍

Whether you are in Philly, Maryland, New York, D.C., down South, out West, or anywhere in between, if you are a Hawk, this apparel is for you!

The UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter’s Fall ’26 Hawk Pride Fundraiser is officially open. Get your fit right for Hawkcoming, or rock your Hawk Pride T-shirt or hoodie and represent the University of Maryland Eastern Shore wherever life has taken you.

Every purchase supports the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund, helping us invest in our undergraduate students and future Hawks. 🎓🦅

📅 Order September 24 through October 10
👕 T-shirts: $30
🤍 Hoodies: $50
📏 Unisex sizing available
📦 Orders ship directly to your door for a small shipping fee
📬 Estimated delivery: October 28

Order here (link also in bio) : https://bit.ly/4rsNnyE

You do not have to be from Philly to support Philly. You just have to be a Hawk! 🙌🏾

Order yours today, then tag a Hawk who needs one! 👇🏾

Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk. ❤️🤍

We do not own the rights to this music.

09/23/2026

📅🦅 HAWKS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
We’re closing out 2026 with a full calendar of meetings, fellowship, fundraising, football, Homecoming, and community outreach!
Here’s what’s coming up with the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter (Links in IG Bio)

📍 OCT 17
🦅 General Body Meeting | 1–3 PM
Hybrid: Andorra Public Library + Google Meet
🐟 Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser | 5–9 PM
Wiss Bar & Bistro

🏈 OCT 31
HBCU Love: NSU vs. DSU Football Game
⏰ 2 PM | Lincoln Financial Field

🎓 NOV 1–8
UMES Homecoming Activities
📍 UMES
For UMES National Alumni Association Homecoming activities, event information, and registration:
🎟️ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/umes-national-alumni-association

💻 NOV 10
General Body Meeting
⏰ 7 PM | Google Meet

🙏 NOV 15
Fellowship with the Hawks
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 The Christian Church of Chester

🎄🎁 DEC 5
Annual Ugly Sweater Party - Toy Drive
⏰ 6–11 PM
📍 Wiss Bar & Bistro
🎁 Bring new, unwrapped toys and come ready for some holiday fun!

💻 DEC 8
General Body Meeting
⏰ 7 PM | Google Meet

There’s still plenty of Hawk Pride left in 2026! ❤️🦅 Save the dates, share the calendar, bring another Hawk, and finish the year with UMES Philly!

🔗 FIND EVENTS & TICKETS
📅 Find event details and upcoming chapter activities:


Chapter Events page:
https://www.umesphillyalumni.org/chapterevents

🎟️ UMES Philly paid events and ticket purchases:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-philadelphia-alumni-chapter

🌐 www.umesphillyalumni.org
📧 [email protected]
📱

09/22/2026

We’re making history, Hawks!! 🎉

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has achieved its highest rankings to date in the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings!

UMES is now ranked among the Top 6 Public HBCUs in the nation and No. 13 overall among 78 HBCUs, climbing nine spots in the public HBCU category from last year and continuing nearly a decade of recognition among the nation’s Top 20 HBCUs!

As we celebrate 140 years of excellence, this historic achievement is a testament to the dedication of our students, faculty, staff and entire Hawk community. Together, we continue to reach new heights!

🔗 Read more about this historic achievement here: https://www.umes.edu/scm/umes-achieves-historic-u-s-news-world-report-ranking/