UMESPhillyAlumni

05/29/2026

🚨 Final Reminder, Philly Hawks 🚨

The 3rd Annual UMES National Alumni Association (NAA) Membership Challenge ends this Sunday, May 31. 🦅

There is still time to join or renew and help support the work of the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter.

Your membership helps us:• Award scholarships to UMES students• Support local students and youth initiatives• Give back through community service• Support UMES student organizations• Continue growing our alumni network across Philly, Jersey, and Delaware

🔗 Join or Renew:www.umesphillyalumni.org/join

🎁 Membership Incentives:• Pay both local and national dues = raffle entry• Become a National Life Member = bonus prize entry• Refer a new member = additional raffle entries (make sure they list your name in the referral section of our online application)• Top Referrer wins a prize

Encourage another Hawk to join or renew before Sunday. Every membership matters.

Hawk Pride…Catch it! 🦅

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Philadelphia Alumni Chapter unites alumni across PA, NJ & DE to empower students, uplift small businesses, and build strong community networks. We honor the legacy of our HBCU by fostering service, connection, and pride while inspiring future leaders to suppo...

05/27/2026

🚨 Reminder, Philly Hawks 🚨

The 3rd Annual UMES National Alumni Association (NAA) Membership Challenge ends this Sunday, May 31. 🦅

There is still time to join or renew and help support the work of the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter.

Your membership helps us:• Award scholarships to UMES students• Support local students and youth initiatives• Give back through community service• Support UMES student organizations• Continue growing our alumni network across Philly, Jersey, and Delaware

🔗 Join or Renew:www.umesphillyalumni.org/join

🎁 Membership Incentives:• Pay both local and national dues = raffle entry• Become a National Life Member = bonus prize entry• Refer a new member = additional raffle entries (make sure they list your name in the referral section of our online application)• Top Referrer wins a prize

Encourage another Hawk to join or renew before Sunday. Every membership matters.

Hawk Pride…Catch it! 🦅

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Philadelphia Alumni Chapter unites alumni across PA, NJ & DE to empower students, uplift small businesses, and build strong community networks. We honor the legacy of our HBCU by fostering service, connection, and pride while inspiring future leaders to suppo...

05/22/2026

🦅 One Last Meeting Before We Close Out the Membership Year!

Join the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter for our final meeting of the 2025–2026 membership year!

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕕 6PM
💻 Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 6482 4989
Passcode: 253262

This year we’ve built connections, supported students, served our communities, and continued growing Hawk pride across PA, NJ & DE.

At this meeting, we’ll recap the year and look ahead to the 2026–2027 membership year, which officially begins July 1, 2026.

📌 Chapter meetings will resume in September.

Attended or graduated from UMES and live in Philadelphia, South Jersey, Delaware, or surrounding PA counties? Pull up!

You do not have to be financial to attend meetings.

🔗 Join or renew:
www.umesphillyalumni.org/join

05/13/2026

🔥Bring Em Out, Bring Em Out

Philly, Jersey, and Delaware Hawks…this is your reminder! 🦅 All Hawks Welcome!!

Join us this Saturday for an evening of networking, fellowship, and good vibes with fellow UMES alumni.

🍹 Social Hour
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Makers Alley804 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE

🎁 Bonus: Join or renew your membership at or after attending the Social Hour and receive an additional raffle entry. (Make sure you sign in at the membership table.)

🔗 Join or Renew (Link in Bio): www.umesphillyalumni.org/join

🅿️ Parking:
• Park at Mid-town Parking Garage, 840 N Orange St
• Ask a Makers Alley team member for the QR code
• Scan to activate 3 hours of FREE parking

Bring another Hawk and come catch up with the nest.

Hawk Pride…Catch it! 🦅

04/25/2026

📣 HAWKS, IT’S ALMOST MEETING TIME!

Join the UMES Philadelphia Alumni Chapter for our monthly meeting on:

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM💻 Zoom🆔 Meeting ID: 826 6482 4989🔐 Passcode: 253262

If you graduated from or attended UMES and now live in Philly, South Jersey, Delaware, or surrounding PA areas, come connect with fellow Hawks and hear what’s ahead for the chapter.

🌐 Join us: www.umesphillyalumni.org/join

Tag a Hawk and invite them to the nest!

04/03/2026

Social Hour loading…be there 🔥

Join us for a night of connection, good vibes, and Hawk energy as we bring Philly, Jersey, and Delaware alumni together.

🗓 May 16, 2026 | 5PM–8PM
📍 Makers Alley, Wilmington, DE
🅿️ Parking Info:
• Park at Mid-town Parking Garage, 840 N Orange St
• Ask a Makers Alley team member for the QR code
• Scan to activate 3 hours FREE parking
Bring a Hawk. Bring energy. Let’s build.
Hawk Pride…Catch it! 🦅

04/03/2026

🚨 Philly Hawks…It’s Go Time 🚨
Calling all Hawks in Philly, Jersey, and Delaware…we’ve got work to do 🦅
The 3rd Annual UMES National Alumni Association (NAA) Membership Challenge is officially underway, and runs April 1 through May 31.
We’re not just joining…we’re competing. Let’s grow this chapter and take the win.
💥 Why Join or Renew?
Your dues helped us:
• Support UMES students with scholarships
• Donate to student orgs like the Muses & Skateboard Club
• Provide toiletries to schools
• Give back through toy drives and turkey distributions
• Strengthen our chapter with better tools and resources
Now let’s do even more.

• Pay $30 local + $30 national dues for more raffle entries
• Or go big with National Life Membership ($500 one-time) for extra points
🔗 Get Started:
• Join/Renew: www.umesphillyalumni.org/join
• NAA Form: Linked on our Website
🎁 Bonus:
• Pay both dues = raffle entry
• Become a Life Member = bonus prize entry
• Refer a new member = more entries (make sure they list your name!)
• Top Referrer during the drive wins a prize
• Join at or after the Social Hour = special raffle entry (Make sure you sign in at the membership table)
🍹 Social Hour
🗓 May 16, 2026 | 5PM–8PM
📍 Makers Alley, Wilmington, DE
🅿️ Parking Info:
• Park at Mid-town Parking Garage, 840 N Orange St
• Ask a Makers Alley team member for the QR code
• Scan to activate 3 hours FREE parking
Bring a Hawk. Bring energy. Let’s build.
Hawk Pride…Catch it! 🦅

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Philadelphia Alumni Chapter unites alumni across PA, NJ & DE to empower students, uplift small businesses, and build strong community networks. We honor the legacy of our HBCU by fostering service, connection, and pride while inspiring future leaders to suppo...

04/01/2026

Join us for our April Monthly Meeting and stay connected with your UMES Philly Alumni Chapter 🦅

📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Zoom

We’re bringing Hawks together from Philly, South Jersey, and Delaware to build community, support our students, and keep the momentum going.

Not a financial member yet? No problem. You can still attend and get plugged in.

🔗 Join Our Chapter: www.umesphillyalumni.org/join

Let’s grow, connect, and make an impact together. Hawk Pride…Catch it!

03/20/2026

✨ A Legacy in Black: The 1886 Experience
🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕖 7 PM to 11 PM

⏳ Early bird pricing ends THIS Saturday, March 21
Do not wait and pay more later.

🎟️ Grab your ticket now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-legacy-in-black-the-1886-experience-tickets-1982543084735?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=03e5e7ee984d5b193d52c977f5af7b898fd44328a648ab7027bb6a3f3e1f9bbe6a063a4ca9f7d3308fea4dbd09dc721ac0af8890c9cc38e4c64d8d65eb96d11298ec7c0a4c416e61241a8c2a

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📢 Action Step
Buy your ticket and share this post with 2 to 3 people. That alone gets us to our goal.

Let’s show up, represent, and support the mission the right way.

Join us as we celebrate our donors at our inaugural Donor Appreciation Gala entitled, "A Legacy in Black: The 1886 Experience".