Congressman Harris Congratulates UMES on Veterinary School Milestone, Highlights $1 Million Federal Investment

October 16, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) congratulated the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) on receiving approval to begin recruiting and admitting students to its School of Veterinary Medicine, which he helped establish by securing $1 million in Fiscal Year 2026 federal funding for equipment. UMES received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Education, a key step toward full accreditation. The school expects to welcome its inaugural Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class in summer 2027. Statement from Congressman Harris: “Congratulations to UMES on receiving approval to recruit and admit its first class of veterinary students. I’m proud to have secured $1 million in FY26 funding for equipment to help establish Maryland’s first veterinary school here on the Eastern Shore and prepare future veterinarians to serve our region’s farmers and animal owners.” For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at Michella.Carter@mail.house.gov Issues : Education