University of Maryland Eastern Shore Baltimore Alumni Chapter, Inc. has a very, very rich history. Our research shows that the first Baltimore Alumni Chapter was formed in the mid 1940s and led by President Edward Wilkins, Class of 1941. He was a graduate of Princess Anne Academy ( the original name of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.) He worked with the alumni chapter for several years before the chapter became inactive.

In 1970, The Baltimore Alumni Chapter was revitalized in by a group of alumni who had recently graduated from Maryland State College (MSC). According to one of the founders of this group, it was rumored that there was a possibility that the school was closing, therefore this group of alumni unified to support the school. The President was Ellis Boston (Class of 1967) He was a graduate of Maryland State College. He later earned his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
 

In the mid 1970s, George Boston was elected President. Mr. Boston was a 1952 graduate of Maryland State College
 

Vernon Williams, a 1970 graduate of Maryland State (What year was he president) of the Jesse Edwards became president of the Alumni Chapter in 1979.
 

In 1979, Jesse Edwards became chapter President. He was a 1968 graduate of Maryland State College. and a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Jesse Edwards served as President of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter for ten years. 

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On August 25, 1984, The Baltimore Alumni Chapter received its official charter from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore National Alumni Association under the leadership of Valerie Watts in 1984.
 

In 1989, Charles Gregg was the next elected President of the organization. Mr. Gregg is a 1968 graduate of Maryland State College.  He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  Delphine Lee served as his Vice President.  It was under his tenure that the chapter received its 501c3 status.