CSM Winter Commencement Photos Now Available
College Honors 709 Candidates, Receiving 565 Associate Degrees, 481 Certificates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 709 candidates for degrees and certificates during its …
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CSM Celebrates 19th Winter Commencement
College Honors 709 Candidates, Receiving 565 Associate Degrees, 481 Certificates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 709 candidates for degrees and certificates during its …
CSM’s 2018 Winter Commencement Candidates for Graduation
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 709 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 19th Winter Commencement held Jan. 18 at the college’s La …
CSM Graduate Michael Miranda is Driven by the Numbers
It’s mostly about the numbers for Michael Miranda, 18, of Owings. Miranda is set to graduate from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) on Jan. …
CSM Graduate Alexis Kubala Completes Degree Despite Multiple Challenges
Alexis Kubala, 21, of Port Tobacco is graduating Jan. 18 from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) with an associate’s degree in general studies, with …
CSM Graduate Simon French Learns It Is Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dream
Simon French, 28, of Port Republic graduates from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) on Jan. 18 with an appreciation for the opportunities open to …
CSM Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2017 Semester
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the fall semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM …
CSM Announces New Tuition Payment Policy
Payment is Due By January 11 for Spring Semester, Minisessions and 12-Week Session The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has announced changes to its …
CSM Announces Keynote Speaker for 19th Winter Commencement Jan. 18
Ashley Johnson, Technical Director of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, to speak The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) …
Calvert Chamber Makes $1,500 Scholarship Donation to College of Southern Maryland
Members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce donated $1,500 for scholarships to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation during the college’s record-breaking Giving Tuesday …
January Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Reopens After Winter Break. Jan. 2. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. All CSM Campuses will reopen for regular operations Jan. 2 after …
Dr. Richard Fleming Retires as Vice President at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus; Barbara Ives Appointed as Interim
After nearly nine years at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Dr. Richard Fleming, vice president and dean of the Prince Frederick Campus at the …
CSM Students, Faculty, Staff Spread Holiday Cheer for Angel Tree Families, Toys for Tots
Leonardtown Student Association Continues Christmas Caring Program College of Southern Maryland students, faculty and staff helped wrap the scores of gifts donated for eight families …
Connections Literary Series Features Poet Laureate of Virginia Tim Seibles Reading from His Works
Tim Seibles, Poet Laureate of Virginia, visited the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus Nov. 10 as part of CSM’s Connections Literary Series. To …
St. Mary’s Commissioner Speaks on Connections among Veterans at CSM Veteran’s Salute
St. Mary’s County Commissioner John O’Connor shared stories from his more than seven years in the U.S. Army during the College of Southern Maryland’s annual …
Connections Literary Magazine Features Local Prose, Poetry, Photography
25 Contributors Provide Insight, Readings During Literary Event The Fall 2017 Literary Magazine of the College of Southern Maryland, “Connections,” features the poetry, prose and …
Message to Scholarship Recipient Remy Jones, ‘Don’t Stop Until You Get There’
After Remy Jones, 25, of Prince Frederick graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from University of Maryland Eastern Shore, she determined that nursing was …
December Events at CSM
Calendar Connections Literary Magazine Publication Reading. 7:30 p.m. Dec 1. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center of Business and Industry (BI Building), Dr. …
CSM Trustee Appointed to Serve on Committee Assisting The Association of Community College Trustees
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Trustee Margaret Dunkle of Port Republic has been appointed to serve on the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Public …
CSM Celebrates 26 Graduates From Adult Education Program in St. Mary’s
Graduates Credit Help and Encouragement From Family Members Families and friends gathered at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Leonardtown Campus Nov. 2 to recognize …
CSM Hosts First GED Graduating Class at Prince Frederick Campus
18 Students Received Maryland High School Diplomas Families and friends gathered at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Prince Frederick Campus Oct. 26 to recognize …
CSM Honors Staff, Faculty Innovation Projects
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) believes in honoring innovative projects and ideas generated by its staff and faculty. Each year, the College Innovation Team …
CSM Nursing Students Inducted Into Honor Society
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) inducted four students into its associate nursing degree honor society at a ceremony Sept. 13 at the college’s La …
November Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Ragtime.” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9; 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, and 10; 2 p.m. Nov. 11. College of …
CSM Students Present Findings at Statewide Communication Conference
Prince Frederick Campus Hosted Professional Conference for Communicators College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students and professors presented their work to communication professionals and educators from …
CSM Announces Dean’s List for Summer Semester
The College of Southern Maryland has released its dean’s list for the summer semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are …
CSM Named As 1 of 150 Top U.S. Community Colleges Eligible to Compete for $1-Million Aspen Prize
Prize for Community College Excellence Recognizes Outstanding Achievements That Result in Community College Student Success The College of Southern Maryland has been named today as …
Informing Future Education Students of Local Options at CSM Open House, Oct. 19
Are you a high school or college student thinking of pursuing a career in teaching? The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has scheduled an event …
CSM Foundation Stretches Impact Campaign for A Greater Impact on Students
Foundation Shatters Goal, Challenges Community to Make A $12-Million Impact as College Prepares for 60th Anniversary The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is seeking to …
CSM Electronics Students Benefit from Sets of Lab Materials
Grant from Dominion Energy Funded the Student Materials The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has partnered with Dominion Energy to provide CSM students with …
CSM Signs Lease to Locate Velocity Center in Indian Head
Velocity Center Will Support Growth of Region’s Innovation, Technology Opportunities The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has signed a lease agreement with Triumph Development and …
Instant College Admission Possible at CSM Transfer Fairs
Fifteen Colleges Prepared to Admit On the Spot at Three Events The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host three transfer fairs this month —Sept. …
CSM’s New President Shares First-Year Experience With Fall Semester Freshmen
The first week of fall semester is the beginning of a first-year experience for thousands of freshmen arriving on College of Southern Maryland’s campuses, and …
CSM Hopes to Inspire Community Dialogue, Share Faculty Expertise Through New Lecture Series: Provocations
The faculty at the College of Southern Maryland is a group of highly educated experts, an intellectual resource. A new program starting this fall, the …
CSM Literary Series Oct. 13, Nov. 10 Designed to Make Connections Through Art
Playwright/Novelist Jake Shore, Poet Tim Seibles Set to Share Their Work College of Southern Maryland Professor Neal Dwyer believes literature is powerful. It can …
CSM Recognizes Employees for Innovation, Leadership, Service During 2016-17 Academic Year
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized its employees for innovation, leadership and service during CSM’s annual All-College Convocation at the La Plata Campus on …
CSM Students Intern at University of Maryland UAS Test Site
Community College Connects Students to Internships The projects once would have been considered futuristic — a quadcopter that works both in the air and …
A Call for Commitment to American Values and Unity from the College of Southern Maryland President
In a message addressed to the College of Southern Maryland community, President Dr. Maureen Murphy calls for a commitment to American values and unity: “The …
September Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Closed for Labor Day. Sept. 2-4, College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. CSM will be closed for Labor Day. Visit http://www.csmd.edu/calendar/. CSM …
CSM Grant Training Seminar to Focus on Using Census Data
Registration Required by August 21 for Free Event CSM 12th Annual Grant Training Seminar. 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 25, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata …
As Solar Eclipse Approaches, CSM Professor Prepares to Share ‘The Math of It All’
Dr. Stephanie McCaslin’s Talk About the Eclipse to Be Live-Streamed from Broken Bow, Nebraska CSM Math Professor Dr. Stephanie McCaslin missed the last total …
CSM’s Summer Scholars Program Offers Taste of College
High School Students Study Cybersecurity, Earn College Credit in Program’s Inaugural Year The Summer Scholars Program at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) gives high-achieving …
Rutherford Announces Funding for CSM to Grow Region’s Innovation, Technology Opportunities
CSM Foundation Matches $500,000 to Create Velocity Center in Indian Head The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has the opportunity to take a significant step …
Maryland Commerce Supports Research Professorships, Including Award to College of Southern Maryland
College of Southern Maryland; Johns Hopkins University; and University of Maryland, College Park raise matching funds to promote research and technology BALTIMORE, MD (August 2, …
ACCT Selects CSM Trustee Dorothea Smith to Receive Northeast Region Trustee Leadership Award
Smith to be Awarded at Association’s Annual Meeting, Sept. 25-28 College of Southern Maryland Trustee Dorothea Holt Smith of Waldorf has been selected as the …
CSM Athletes Honored for Academic Accomplishment
More than a dozen student athletes at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) were honored for their performance beyond their sport during the 2016-17 school …
August Events at College of Southern Maryland
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 …
President Emeritus Dr. John Sine Remembered For Vision, Passion for Higher Education
Sine Instrumental in Expanding College’s Presence Through Southern Maryland Region Known for his vision and passion for higher education in Southern Maryland during his career …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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’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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Transforming Tomorrow, One Student at a Time
CSM Foundation Awards More Than 350 Scholarships The College of Southern Maryland honored the donors and the recipients of the 2016-17 CSM Foundation scholarships at …
CSM Foundation Announces New Board Members
Di Misa, Miller, Oliver, Peters, Proctor, Shah and Shasho Join Board The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has announced the addition of seven members to …
Dominion Educational Partnership Grant Will Upgrade Electronics Labs at CSM
$45,000 From Energy Company to Increase STEM Awareness at College The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has received a $45,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation …
CSM Healthcare Program Makes Donation to Humane Society
No Longer Usable Classroom Supplies Get Second Life at Nonprofit One College of Southern Maryland employee found the perfect pet for her family at the …
CSM Foundation Celebrates 25th Golf Classic
Annual Fundraiser Brings CSM Alumni, Supporters, Friends Together College of Southern Maryland's friends raised $73,687 in sponsorships and in-kind donations at the CSM Foundation's 25th …
Nursing Program Accreditation Site Review Set Sept. 21
Written Comments Must Be Submitted by Sept. 14 The College of Southern Maryland will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Practical Nursing …
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 …
Seeing a Need, CSM Duo Motivated to Innovate, Create
Nurses-Now-Entrepreneurs Follow Exciting Journey from Idea to Development Breaking every public speaking rule that as a faculty member at the College of Southern Maryland she …
Registration open for CSM Veterinary Assistant Program
In 10 Months, 5 Classes Put Students on Path to Career in Fast-Growing Field The College of Southern Maryland can get students on the path …
Walls Earns Regents Scholarship to Attend UMBC
Award Given to Transfer Student Committed to Academic Excellence College of Southern Maryland graduate James Walls, 21, of Hughesville has been named a Gross Regents …
Massage Therapy Professor Melds Spirit, Mind, Body
Tara McManaway Earns CSM’s Faculty Excellence Award for Innovative Approach to Education The College of Southern Maryland presented its Annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Permanent …
McDonough Grad Receives Charles Chamber Scholarship for CSM
Tyler Slagle to Pursue Business Degree William T. “Tyler” Slagle, 17, of Faulkner is the recipient of the 2016-17 Charles County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship …
It’s tee time! 25th CSM Golf Classic, 2nd Sip & Swing, Aug. 18
Tournament raises more than $700,000 for scholarships, athletic programs As the College of Southern Maryland Foundation's Golf Classic enters its 25th year, the CSM Foundation …
Virginia Tech, CSM Sign Agreement to Pave Smooth Way for Bachelor’s Degrees in Construction, Real Estate
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) signed an articulation agreement March 30 to provide a seamless …
CSM Students ‘Soaring’ After Tour of SMHEC Engineering Labs
College of Southern Maryland engineering majors toured the classroom and lab facilities at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California to get a first-hand …
CSM Professors Guide Students as they Research Careers, Explore NSA Day of Cyber
College of Southern Maryland Technical Studies professors Joe Burgin, James Graves, Wendy Hume Hayes and John Wilson are helping to guide their students as they …
CSM Robotics Team is World Championship-Bound for Third Year
The College of Southern Maryland's collegiate robotics team, the Talons, has garnered a third consecutive invitation to the VEX-U World Championships, this year in Louisville, …
CSM Recognizes Faculty, Staff for Years of Service
77 Employees Amass 1,055 Years of Commitment to the College The College of Southern Maryland recognized 77 employees who have accumulated more than 1,055 years …