Salisbury University is a public university and member of the University System of Maryland, founded in 1925 in Salisbury — the largest city on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Serving approximately 8,800 students, SU is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, education, environmental science, and the arts. The Sea Gulls compete in the Capital Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III). SU's location on the Delmarva Peninsula, close to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beaches, gives it a distinctive coastal character and strong ties to the region's environmental and agricultural eco…