CSM Announces Dean’s List for Spring Semester
The College of Southern Maryland has released its dean’s list for the spring semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are …
2017
CSM Remembers World War I With Traveling Exhibit
SMSC Exhibit Details Local Efforts; Panels On Display at Chautauqua With 2017 marking the centennial milestone of the United States entry into World War I, …
CSM Math Professor Honored With Faculty Excellence Award
Sandy Poinsett Noted for Women + STEM Advocacy, Individualized Classroom Work Sandy Poinsett remembers taking her first math class at Indiana University in the late …
Little Patriots Parade at CSM To Celebrate Independence Day
Students at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at the College of Southern Maryland including, from left, Janaee Robertson, Liam Reeb and Ryanne Ford, wave …
CSM Signs 10 Players to Women’s Basketball Team
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has signed 10 players to the women’s basketball team for the 2017-18 season. They include Madison Jones, forward/center (Theodore …
CSM Signs Five Players to Women’s Softball Team for 2018 Season
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) signed five players June 21 to the 2018 Women’s Softball team. They are Alyssa Case, pitcher/infielder/outfielder (Bishop McNamara High …
CSM’s Southern Maryland Studies Center Rescues Community Record, Including Newspaper Photo Materials from 1980s, 1990s
Anna Kephart says she gets stressed just retelling the story. Kephart, the coordinator of the Southern Maryland Studies Center (SMSC) at the College of Southern …
CSM, Community Partners Prepare Business Students for Patuxent River Naval Air Station Jobs
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) signed an agreement with several community partners June 23 that is designed to better prepare local business students for …
Bricks Placed at CSM Campuses Commemorate Loved Ones, Honor Local Service
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted brick recognition ceremonies this spring at the Leonardtown Campus, celebrating the legacy represented by five newly dedicated bricks …
CSM Honored for Workplace Excellence
College Also Noted for Health & Wellness Programs, EcoLeadership The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) won multiple workplace excellence awards from the Alliance for …
John E. Harms Academic Center Named at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) officially named the flagship building at the college’s Prince Frederick Campus at a ceremony June 15 in recognition of …
CSM Honors Student Athletes at Annual Awards Banquet
Sportsmanship, academic achievement and athletic excellence for the 2016-17 season were honored at the College of Southern Maryland’s annual athletic awards banquet held at the …
Children’s Learning Center at CSM Graduates 21
Caption 17CLCGrads-1836.jpg Classmates at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at the College of Southern Maryland, from left, Cody Hess, Marcus Mackie, Isaiah Villanova, Adrian …
CSM’s Kids’ and Teen College Kicks Off a Summer of Fun
It’s summer, so it’s time for Kids’ and Teen College at the College of Southern Maryland. On the program’s first day, June 19, parents and …
CSM Trustees Appoint Ted Harwood as Board Chair, Brad Bates as Board Vice Chair
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its June 15 meeting appointed Theodore L. Harwood of St. Mary’s County as the board’s chair …
Governor Appoints James Di Misa as CSM Trustee
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed James Di Misa of Charles County to serve the College of Southern Maryland as trustee, effective July 1, 2017 …
July Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Kids’ and Teen College. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with extended day child care available from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m., June 19-Aug. 11, College …
CSM Employees Honored for Design Work
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been honored with a Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for its …
CSM Hosted Conference Designed to Assist Nonprofits
More Than 150 Attended ‘Jumpstart Your Leadership!’ More than 150 nonprofit employees and supporters participated in this year’s annual Nonprofit Institute Conference at the …
CSM Partners With Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
New Associate Degree in Maritime Operations Technology Now Offered The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has established a new partnership with the Seafarers Harry …
CSM Trustees Set Meeting Time for June 15
The College of Southern Maryland’s Board of Trustee regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, June 15 been adjusted to begin at 4 p.m. at the College …
CSM Awards Students for Leadership, Involvement
Cassandra C. Bertele receives President’s Cup, Kelly Hobbs receives Vice President’s Cup The College of Southern Maryland recognized students for their leadership, involvement in the …
Community Toasts CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried On His Legacy of Building Futures
Community Raises More Than $111,000 to Support New Scholarship in Gottfried’s Honor More than 300 supporters of the College of Southern Maryland gathered on June …
CSM to Present Outdoor Summer Concerts
Family-friendly Events Set for July 2, Aug. 6 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will present two outdoor, family-friendly, free concerts this summer on …
CSM History Student Awarded Colonial Dames Scholarship
College of Southern Maryland student Chloe Dickson of Upper Marlboro, left, is awarded a $500 scholarship from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of …
CSM Sets Tuition for Fall 2017 | Budget Supports Operations of CTET Building, Community Mediation Center
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees set tuition at its May 18 board meeting for the upcoming academic year, with a 1.6 percent …
AVIAN, CSM partner to provide workforce training beginning Fall 2017
AVIAN LLC and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) marked a new partnership at a ceremonial signing at the CSM Leonardtown Campus May 22. CSM …
Old Line Bank Establishes STEP-UP Annual Scholarship at College of Southern Maryland
Old Line Bank has created an annual scholarship to the College of Southern Maryland as part of an $80,000 pledge to the college’s $10 million …
CSM Graduates: Computer Science Student Danilo Symonette Aims for Career in Software Development
Danilo Symonette, 20, of Waldorf earned an associate degree in computer science. His favorite professor at CSM was Dick Whalen. “He’s really cool and understanding,” …
CSM Graduates: Charles Thompson Jr. Finishes CSM with Wealth of Experience
Charles Thompson Jr., 21, of Bryans Road graduated from the College of Southern Maryland with an associate degree in general studies; however Thompson neither processed …
CSM Students Design Oyster Counting Machine, Win F3 Challenge
True Chesapeake Oyster Co. in St. Mary’s County has a problem. Three College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students have come up with a potential solution. …
CSM Students Cover Annapolis Film Festival
Seven news production students from the College of Southern Maryland covered the Annapolis Film Festival, March 30 to April 2. The CSM students interviewed producers …
CSM Course Teaches the Compassionate Side of Business
Social Entrepreneurship Course Culminates in Presentation of Student Projects College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students are learning that business is not just about the …
CSM Graduates: Presidential Scholar Dominique Mitchell Hopes to be Teacher, Advocate for Those with Special Needs
Dominique Mitchell, 20, of Lusby is graduating with highest honors from CSM, with an associate degree in teaching. She is also a Presidential Scholar, an …
CSM Graduate: Carrie Lovejoy Works to Change Careers, Plans to Teach English
Carrie Lovejoy, 40, of Newburg graduates with highest honors, earning an associate degree in general studies. Lovejoy is a career-changer. After working for more than …
CSM Graduates: Sana Qureshi Chose Nursing to Make a Difference in People’s Lives
Inspired by the nurses who taught her father to breathe, walk and live again after a heart attack several years ago, Sana Qureshi, 21, of …
CSM Spring Graduate: Engineering Student Wen Xing Lin Aims to Continue Work in Robotics
CSM graduate Wen Xing Lin demonstrates a machine created by himself and two other CSM students, George Jenkins and Edward Gesser III, to U.S. Congressman …
CSM Spring Graduate: Amanda Mason, Wife of Disabled Vet, Celebrates Chance to Pursue Dream
Amanda Mason, 33, of Lexington Park had always wanted to go to nursing school. When her husband, who was in the Navy, was stationed at …
CSM Spring Graduates: Taylor Hall, A Former Dual-Enrolled Student, Homecoming Queen, Football Team Kicker, Stays on to Graduate from CSM
Taylor Hall, 19, of Hollywood started as a dual-enrolled student at CSM during 10th grade while attending Leonardtown High School. Remaining very active at her …
CSM Spring Graduates: Brother, Sister Nicholas and Christina Combs Share Spring 2017 Commencement
Oldest of Seven Works Toward Becoming a History Professor For home-schooled Nicholas Combs, 22, of Chaptico, attending the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was life-changing. …
CSM Observes 58th Spring Commencement | College Awards 912 Degrees, Certificates to Spring Class of 2017
The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 601 candidates for 912 degrees and certificates during its 58th spring commencement ceremony held May 18 at the La …
Mother and Daughter Earn Nursing Degrees Together
Rebecca is the mother of four and a military wife. Both of those facts kept her from starting the nursing program earlier. However, she finally …
CSM Announces Candidates for Graduation for Spring 2017 Commencement
The following students will be recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the 58th Spring Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May …
Stories and More on CSM’s Commencement Spring 2017
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Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation, CSM Foundation Award 49 Charles County Scholarship Recipients
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation and the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation have teamed up to give a financial boost to 49 current and future …
June Events at CSM
Note to media: Before covering a College of Southern Maryland event, reporters are asked to contact CSM Assistant Vice President of Community/Media Relations Karen Smith …
Congressman Hoyer Congratulates CSM Robotics, Cybersecurity Teams for World, State Achievements
U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with two teams of high-performing College of Southern Maryland (CSM) robotics and cybersecurity students May 9 to congratulate them …
CSM Student Selected for Newman Civic Fellowship
Program Will Train Elle Williams of La Plata to Solve Community Problems College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Elle Williams, 20, of La Plata has …
CSM Nursing Graduate Compares Camaraderie to that of the Military
‘When someone attends nursing school, they become a nurse, down to their core’ Every winter and spring commencement, nursing students at the College of …
CSM to Close for Memorial Day Weekend, Observe Early Friday Closings During Summer
The College of Southern Maryland will be closed for the three-day Memorial Day weekend, May 27 to 29. In observance of Memorial Day, the College …
CSM Sees Increase in Dual Enrollment Program
Early College Credit Shows Higher GPA Successes When Calvert High School student Kayleigh Lister heard her guidance counselors at Calvert High School describe dual …
CSM President’s Retirement Party to Raise Funds for New Scholarship, June 3
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the CSM Foundation will celebrate the many contributions of retiring president, Dr. Bradley Gottfried, at a special evening …
CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried to be Keynote Speaker at Spring Graduation, May 18
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 58th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony May 18 at the La …
CSM Talons Make it to Semi-finals at VEX-U World Championship
Coach Says Team’s Effort Was Key to This Year’s Success It was the team’s best year ever. The Talons, the College of Southern Maryland …
Building Up the Community, Building Up Their Skills
CSM Construction Management Students Assist in Christmas in April Program They removed the old — pulling out sagging, worn-out cabinets and faulty appliances in the …
State Delegate Shares Books with Preschoolers at CSM
Celebrity Reader Dr. Edith Patterson Celebrates Week of the Young Child at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at College of Southern Maryland Dr. Edith …
CSM Center Benefits From Chaney Beautification Grant
The St. Charles Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at the College of Southern Maryland was awarded a Chaney Foundation Beautification Grant of $1,500 to create a …
CSM Adjunct Faculty Member Wins Excellence Award
Snee Honored for Work in English Courses at the College When Denise Snee of La Plata steps into one of her 1010T English classes at …
CSM Marks ‘Culmination of a Dream’
Hundreds Celebrate Dedication of First Building on Hughesville Regional Campus It was a celebratory gathering on a rainy day that marked the official opening of …
Woman General Contractor Encourages Others to Consider the Trades
Knowing the Skills is ‘Empowering,’ Scotland Credits CSM’s Courses The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is committed to a diverse range of postsecondary educational opportunities …
CSM Honors Student Artwork in Annual Juried Exhibition
Awards and Art Student Scholarships Announced Fanciful ceramic vases and objects, including a yacht on the water and an eye-catching water bird in the reeds. …
Maryland Comptroller Tours New CSM Building
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was one of three stops for Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot during an April 13 visit to Southern Maryland. Kicking …
CSM Announces Re-accreditation of Nursing Programs
College’s Commitment to Student Success Cited as Particular Strength The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that two of its Health Sciences Division programs were …
CSM Cyberhawks Take First Place at Statewide Competition
More Than 20 Teams from 10 Community Colleges Participate in Inaugural Event The College of Southern Maryland Cyberhawks won first place honors at the Maryland …
CSM Hosts 2017 LEGO Robotics Championship
39 Elementary, 19 Middle School Teams Competed The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Robotics program hosted the 2017 LEGO Robotics Championship, junior division, April 8 …
CSM Tri-County Job and Career Fair Connects Businesses With Prospective Employees
55 Businesses, 400 Job-seekers Participated Tables were draped with colorful business logos. Promotional items – pens, bags, candy and more – were displayed invitingly on …
May Events at CSM
Calendar Listings CSM Dance Performance. 7:30 p.m. May 1, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La …
CSM Alumnus Awarded Fulbright Teaching Assistantship
Dillon Banis, 2014 Grad, Given Opportunity in Germany The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alumnus Dillon Banis has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship. …
Jumpstart Your Leadership
CSM to Host Seventh Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference Nonprofit employees, board members, volunteers and supporters are invited to participate in this year's annual Nonprofit Institute …
Community Heroin/Opioid Forum to Include Medication Take-back Booth
Calendar Listing Medication Take-back Booth. 5:30-9 p.m., April 25. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The St. Mary's …
Story Behind the Counter at CSM’s La Plata Cafeteria
Caterers Pursued Varied Careers, Look to the Next Generation The path of life has been a twisting, winding road for Corazon and Jun Dones of …
CSM to Dedicate First Building on Regional Hughesville Campus, April 25
Opening of Center for Trades and Energy Training Completes Phase I of Master Plan for Site Southern Maryland elected officials and business and community leaders …
CSM Celebrates Work of Administrative Professionals
Event Designed to Foster Skills, Offer Networking Opportunities, April 28 The Corporate Center at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host Administrative Professionals Development …
Hawks Finish Season With First-Time Trip to National Tournament
For the first time in its history, the College of Southern Maryland men's basketball team won the Region XX Division II Men's Basketball Championship this …
CSM to Host Free Community Heroin/Opioid Forum, April 25
Opioid addiction is a growing concern. The Student Association at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Leonardtown Campus wants to educate the community and extend …
CSM’s Connections Showcases Poet Frank X Walker, April 7
Walker’s Goal Is to Surprise People With the Emotions of Poetry Frank X Walker knows that not everyone loves poetry. He knows that a middle …
U.S. Small Business Veterans Resource Day Open House Set, April 18
Calendar Listing U.S. Small Business Veterans Resource Day Open House. 8:30 a.m.-noon, April 18, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood …
CSM Students to Conduct Pulse of Southern Maryland Survey, April 3-6
Student Volunteers to Poll Area Residents About Opioid Concerns, News Media Issues The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will conduct its next Pulse of Southern …
Location Change for April 7 Connections Reading
CSM Spring 2017 Connections Literary Series: Poet Frank X Walker. 7:30 p.m., April 7. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA …
New CSM Summer Scholars Program Offers College Study to High School Juniors/Seniors
Students Can Select from Three Academies, Earn College Credit The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites rising juniors and seniors in area high schools to …
CSM Dedicates Steinway, Music Series in Benny Morgan’s Memory
Instrument at Leonardtown Campus was Donated by St. Mary’s Music Teacher The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) held the dedication of the Benny C. Morgan …
Four CSM Students Honored for Public Service Announcements
Four College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students were honored for public service announcements they produced last semester as part of their digital media production class. …
CSM Presents 14th Annual Jazz Festival, March 31-April 1
CSM Welcomes Public School Jazz Bands to Clinic with Renowned Musician The College of Southern Maryland's 14th Annual Jazz Festival, March 31-April 1, will give …
Bay Business Group Awards New Scholarship
Group Teamed with CSM Foundation Two students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have been named the first awardees of a new scholarship established …
CSM Alumni Focus Group Event Rescheduled to March 28
RSVP by March 24 CSM Alumni & Friends Connection Dinner rescheduled. 6-7 p.m., March 28, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Room 105 (Multipurpose Room), Prince …
CSM Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
Three Students to Compete in Louisville, Kentucky, in April For the fourth year in a row, the Talons, the College of Southern Maryland's competitive robotics …
Dr. Maureen Murphy Selected as CSM’s Fifth President
New President To Take Office on July 1 After an extensive nationwide search, the College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees announces the selection of …
CSM Hawks Headed to Nationals
First Time for Men’s Basketball Team to Win Regional Tournament For the first time in the history of the College of Southern Maryland, the CSM …
Galeano Returns to CSM Men’s Soccer Head Coach Position
College sports take students beyond the classroom and into a sense of community, and Tony Galeano wants to go another step further and take his …
April Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Jazz Festival. 8 p.m., March 31-April 1. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Directed …
Conference Set to Inspire and Challenge Young Women
CSM STEM Event to Feature U.S. Navy Test Pilot as Keynote Speaker, April 1 The Women + STEM Conference = Infinite Possibilities is a career …
CSM Signs Agreement with AFROTC Program
Students Will Now be Able to Participate in UMD Training College of Southern Maryland students who are interested in becoming an officer in the United …
CSM Announces New Scholarship to Assist SARC Grads
Participants, Graduates of Recovery Court Program May Apply The scholarship and partnership with the College of Southern Maryland were Mike West's idea. The Mechanicsville resident …
Application Deadline Approaches for Presidential Scholars Program
Students Asked to Apply by April 7 for Prince Frederick Campus Program High-achieving students in Calvert County could qualify for an elite collegiate program right …
CSM Recognizes Faculty, Staff for Years of Service
67 Employees Honored for a Collective 720 Years with the College The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 67 employees who have accumulated more than …
CSM’s Information Session on Drone Courses Rescheduled to April 4
Learn to Safely Operate a sUAS, Prepare for FAA Certification The March 14 information session on drone courses being offered at the College of Southern …
CSM Announces Spring Break Schedule
Campus Closed March 22-26, No Credit Classes to be Held March 20-26 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close for spring break at 5 …
Participants at Unity in Community Forum to Provide Feedback on Strategic Plan for County To Be More Inclusive Environment
Leaders Have Been Developing Strategic Plans for Diversity, The Diversity Institute at the College of Southern Maryland presents the 2017 Unity in Our Community Diversity …
CSM Student Spotlight: Retiree ‘Has a Story to Tell’
Benjamin Brown Inspires with Hard-won Wisdom as He Pursues Dream He is a non-traditional student. At 65, Benjamin Brown of Randle Cliff in Calvert County …
CSM Art Professor Awarded Grant
Andrew Wodzianski wins DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Fellowship A College of Southern Maryland art professor known for his affinity to superheroes, childhood …