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 …
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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 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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
CSM to Offer Drone Courses at Leonardtown Campus: Open House Postponed to April 4
Learn to Safely Operate a sUAS, Prepare for FAA Certification Two new drone classes will be offered this spring at the College of Southern Maryland's …
CSM Seeks Insight from College Alumni
Three Dinners and Focus Group Sessions Set College of Southern Maryland alumni are invited to the CSM Alumni & Friends Connection for dinner and to …
CSM Hosts Dominion Cove Point Recruiting Event
Summer Interns, Employees, Part-time Interns Sought for Lusby Site The Dominion Cove Point LNG Terminal in Lusby is looking to hire employees, and College of …
Breast Cancer Survivors Group Honors Leader
Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship Honors Founder Roberta Kieliger It’s a matter of the heart for the Sisters at Heart, a local cancer survivor …
CSM Presentation Serves as ‘Dialogue Between East and West’
Cause Theatre Play ‘9 Parts of Desire’ to Focus on Iraqi Psyche, March 16-18 The College of Southern Maryland Cause Theatre, in its final presentation …
CSM Shares STEM Programs at Calvert County Expo
Photos With Extended Captions IMG4137.jpg College of Southern Maryland Assistant Professor James Graves demonstrates the mechanics of a lock-pick to William Parsons and Parsons’ three …
CSM Scholarships Created to Honor Wife, Aid Criminal Justice Students
Mary Shasho Remembered with #CSMLove on Her Birthday, Feb. 27 A local businessman has established two scholarships at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in …
CSM Children’s Theatre to Present ‘Knuffle Bunny’
Three Performances to be Offered at CSM La Plata Campus; Opening Night March 10 The College of Southern Maryland Children’s Theatre will present “Knuffle Bunny: …
CSM’s Connections Series March 3 to Feature Author Sunil Yapa, His Debut Novel
When College of Southern Maryland Associate Professor Krista Keyes heard Sunil Yapa present at a conference in 2016, she knew the author would be the …
CSM Children’s Theatre to Present ‘Knuffle Bunny’
Three Performances to be Offered at CSM La Plata Campus; Opening Night March 10 The College of Southern Maryland Children's Theatre will present “Knuffle Bunny: …
CSM Scholarship Gets Boost from Grandson’s Birthday
Donations to the Charles K. Walsh Memorial Scholarship Honor Longtime Local Educator Eight-year-old Evan Walsh Gurklis of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, could not wait to celebrate …
CSM to Host Screening, Panel Discussion, March 9
Diversity Institute at CSM Sponsors Documentary Screening of “13th” and Panel Discussion. 6:45 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), March 9, College of Southern Maryland, …
Funding Available for Child Care Professional Development
MSDE Tuition Assistance Program can be Applied to CSM Courses Although Paula Sorrells of Port Tobacco has long been established as a child care professional …
CSM Nursing Students Inducted into Honor Society
The College of Southern Maryland inducted 15 students into its associate nursing degree honor society at a ceremony at CSM’s La Plata Campus. Calling them …
Breast Cancer Survivors Group Honors Leader
Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship Honors Founder It's a matter of the heart for the Sisters at Heart, a local cancer survivor group. In …
CSM Online Scholarship Finder Opens Feb. 20
CSM Online Scholarship Finder Opens Feb. 20. College of Southern Maryland students who would like to apply for scholarship funding for the 2017-2018 academic year …
March Events at CSM
CSM Alumni & Friends Connection Dinner. CSM alumni are invited to the CSM Alumni & Friends Connection for dinner and discussion. Ideas shared will directly …
CSM to Host Dominion Cove Point Recruitment Event
Calendar Listing CSM to Host Dominion Information Session. 7:15-8:30 p.m., Feb. 16, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Room 304, B Building, 22950 Hollywood Road, …
Three CSM Soccer Players Sign to Play for Glenville State
Three members of the College of Southern Maryland's women's soccer team have been awarded scholarships and signed their intent to play for the Glenville State …
CSM Announces 2017 Kids’ & Teen College Programs
Now is the time to plan for your children's activities during the summer months. Parents who would like to give their child the chance to …
CSM Students Ask for Support from Legislators
Community Colleges Fill Critical Educational Needs Student representatives from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) met with their state legislators Feb. 8 in Annapolis as …
CSM Events Set for Black History Month
Calendar Calendar CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity Office: Documentary Screening and Discussion of “13th” for Black History Month. 2:30-4 p.m., Feb. 21, College of Southern …
Bus Trip Set to Baltimore Wax Museum
Calendar Listing A bus trip to the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore will be sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) …
Author Michael Archer Kicks Off CSM Spring Connections Series, Feb. 16
Every day at the College of Southern Maryland, professors work to broaden the minds and widen the perspective of students in the classroom. The annual …
CSM Announces Dual Enrollment Parent Nights, Feb. 16, March 1, 2
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites area parents of high school students to attend Dual Enrollment Parent Night at one of the college's three …
CSM Presents ‘Blood Relations,’ Beginning Feb. 16
Calendar and Photos With Extended Captions CSM Theatre: “Blood Relations.” 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 16 and 23; at 8 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 17 …
CSM Presents Children’s Theatre Production, ‘A Wrinkle in Time,’ Feb. 3-4
Calendar Listing and Photos with Extended Captions CSM Children's Theatre: “A Wrinkle in Time” 7 p.m. Feb. 3, and 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 4. …
NSWC IHEODTD, College of Southern Maryland Sign 5-Year Education Partnership Agreement
INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Representatives from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) and the College of Southern …
Open House Set for Small Business Community
Calendar Listing A Small Business Development Center Open House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., February 16, St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, …
CSM Testing Center Earns National Certification
The Testing Center at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus has completed a two-year process to become certified by the National College Testing …
CSM Offers Winter Weather Driving Tips
‘Most people don’t realize they are driving too fast until it’s too late,’ lead instructor says When Mike Whelan sees the first serious snowflakes of …
Cangelosi Receives Professional Development Award to Develop Tutor Training at CSM
Laurie Cangelosi, a lead program coordinator for the College of Southern Maryland's Student Success Center, has earned a professional development award that will allow her …
‘Selvage’ Exhibition to Open at CSM
Labor Issues Inspire Artist Jim Arendt Denim has particular meaning for Jim Arendt, the featured artist in the College of Southern Maryland's next exhibition, “Selvage,” …
CSM Presents Cause Theatre Production
Calendar Listing and Photos with Extended Captions THEpublicity-7017.jpg Actors in “The Amish Project,” from left, Jaden Hight of King George, Va., Ashton Gordon of Welcome, …
CSM Announces Tri-County Job and Career Fair
Job Seekers Can Meet with Regional Employers at March 28 Event Looking for a job? Plan to attend the 2017 Tri-County Job and Career Fair …
CSM Celebrates 18th Winter Commencement
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 639 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 18th Winter Commencement held Jan. 19 at the La Plata …
2017 Winter Commencement Candidates for Graduation
2017 Winter Commencement Candidates for Graduation The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the 18th …
CSM Robotics Team Earns High Ranking
Talons Working to Qualify for World Championship for Fourth Year Straight The Talons, the competitive robotics team sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland, pulled …
CSM Arts Events for February
Calendar Listings CSM Children's Theatre: “A Wrinkle in Time.” 7 p.m. Feb. 3, and 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 4. College of Southern Maryland, La …
CSM Encourages Students to ‘Go Beyond’
Travel-study opportunities include Belize, Scotland and Ireland It's one thing to read or hear about an archaeological or historic site; it's another to be able …
CSM Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2016 Semester
The College of Southern Maryland has released its dean's list for the fall semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM …
Roz Plater, Emmy Award-winning TV Reporter, to be Keynote Speaker at CSM’s 18th Winter Commencement Jan. 19
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 18th Winter Commencement Jan. 19 at the La Plata Campus. …
St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at CSM Earns Accreditation
Center at La Plata Campus Completes Two-year Process The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has conferred accreditation on the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center …
Free Information Session on New Drone Course
Calendar Listing Free Information Session on New Drone Course. 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry …
CSM Hosts Super Saturdays
Students Invited to One-day, Do-it-all Events to Prep for Spring Semester Students who have applied for admission to the College of Southern Maryland for the …
Maryland JUCO Names Coaches of the Year
CSM Volleyball Coach Ashley Wolfe Led Team to 10-1 Record in Conference Ashley Wolfe, head coach of the CSM Hawks volleyball team and former CSM …
CSM to Close for Winter Break 3 p.m., Dec. 22, Reopens Jan. 3
The College of Southern Maryland will close for its winter break at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22. All offices and facilities at all campuses …
Calvert Chamber Donates to CSM
Members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce donated $1,030 to the CSM Foundation during its Giving Tuesday efforts on Nov. 29, which launched the …
Community Bank of Chesapeake Supports CSM Scholarships For Both Credit, Workforce Development Students
The Community Bank of the Chesapeake has presented $100,000 to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation as part of a five-year pledge of funding for …
Solomons Plein Air Festival Provides $3,000 for Dennis Lake Smith Art Scholarship at CSM
While visiting artists from across the nation were busy capturing Southern Maryland scenes during this fall's week-long Solomons Plein Air Festival presented by Avian, patrons …
Eileen Bildman Named to CSM Foundation Board of Directors
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has announced the addition of Eileen Bildman to its board of directors. She has been appointed to serve a …
CSM Receives Gold Designation by Victory Media for Support to Veterans, Families
College Sponsors Military Night at Annmarie Garden Holiday Light Show The College of Southern Maryland was honored this month by Victory Media as a Gold …
January Events at the College of Southern Maryland
Calendar Listings Calvert County FAFSA Completion Workshop. Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 8, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Calvert Library, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince …
CSM’s Light Fixture Replacements Garner Big Returns
College Receives $133,000 from SMECO Business Solutions Program The College of Southern Maryland received a $133,000 rebate from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO’s) Business Solutions …
Discover Drone-Enabled Possibilities
CSM Offers First Course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems A groundbreaking class being offered for the first time next month at the College of Southern …
CSM Launches $10 Million Campaign to Make An Impact
Online Giving Day Shatters Goals, Encouraging Donations At All Levels Melissa Chambers of White Plains was all smiles as she leaned over the table to …
CSM Names Stevenson Foote as New Men’s Lacrosse Coach
Stevenson Foote, former coach at St. Mary's Ryken and Patuxent High School, has been named the new head coach for men's lacrosse at the College …
Challenging Students to Identify, Innovate, Solve
CSM Students Tackle Southern Maryland Problems in Semester-Long Course; Organizations Can Apply by Dec. 8 to Be Considered for Projects College of Southern Maryland students …
CSM Earns 10 NCMPR Awards for Marketing, Public Relations
The College of Southern Maryland was recognized for its marketing and public relations efforts at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District …
CSM Foundation Launches $10-Million Campaign on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 29
College Celebrates Philanthropy as Early Support for Its Major Gifts Campaign Raises $7 Million As the world focuses on the international online day of generosity …
Otten Named Women’s Lacrosse Coach at CSM
La Plata Resident, Army Vet Has Coached High School, Rec Teams The College of Southern Maryland has named Douglas J. Otten as the new head …
December 2016 Events Calendar
Caption Ritmo6295.jpg The College of Southern Maryland Latin Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Stephen Johnson, will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 at the …