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 …
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The Patuxent Partnership Supports Robotics at CSM
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Board Member retired Navy Rear Admiral Steve Eastburg, left, TPP Executive Director Bonnie Green and TPP Board President Gene Townsend, present …
Competition to Qualify for Worlds Not Over For CSM Talons
Robotics Team to Compete in Skills Challenges to Earn Trip to Worlds The College of Southern Maryland hosted a qualifier Feb. 5 for the VEX …
CSM Hosts Middle, High School Robotics Competition
The College of Southern Maryland hosted a Southern Maryland VEX League robotics competition Feb. 6 at the La Plata Campus for 17 middle and 33 …
CSM Teacher Education Programs Let Students Stay Local
Learn about Opportunities at Future Educators Open House, Feb. 24 Kaylin Beach, 20, of Pomfret, always knew that she wanted to be a teacher. She …
CSM Hosts Collegiate Robotics Competition, Feb. 5
The College of Southern Maryland is hosting 12 teams for the VEX U Robotics World Championship Qualifier on Feb. 5 at the La Plata Campus. …
CSM Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2015 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 are …
Joe Shannon Receives CSM Distinguished Service Award
The College of Southern Maryland bestowed its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to former college trustee, Joe Shannon, a longtime resident of Southern Maryland, …
CSM Celebrates 17th Winter Commencement
625 Candidates Recognized; Youngest 17, Oldest 72 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 625 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 17th Winter Commencement …
Rane Franklin to Chair CSM Foundation
Foundation Welcomes Newest Directors The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has selected Rané Franklin as chair and welcomes Leah Estevez, Brenda Lowe, Bernadette “Birdie” Shannon, …
February Events at CSM
Calendar Listings Calendar Calvert County CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Barry Gurley Trio, pop/classical. 3 p.m., Feb. 14. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, …
Barbara Ives Leads CSM Office of Strategic Partnerships
The College of Southern Maryland has named Barbara Ives of St. Mary's County as director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships including CSM's Nonprofit Institute. …
CSM Adds Weather Station to La Plata Campus
College to Participate as a 'WeatherBug School' College of Southern Maryland System Administrator Melissa Grippo, left, and CSM Social Sciences and Public Services Professor Dr. …
Dominion Foundation Supports CSM Robotics Programs
Through Competitions, Elementary, Middle Schoolers Develop Interest in STEM Fields The College of Southern Maryland received one of 142 educational grants awarded through Dominion and …
Community Chooses to #GiveCSM During #GivingTuesday
Day of Generosity Raises $36,424 for CSM Scholarships, Programs The overwhelming generosity of alumni, friends, faculty and staff pushed the College of Southern Maryland Foundation …
January Events at CSM
Calendar Listings Calendar Calvert County 'Friendly Friday' at CSM. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 15. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, …
CSM #GivingTuesday on Dec. 1 Adds Mobile Giving, Tweeting to Impact Student Scholarships
College Participates in Worldwide Online Giving Event The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has added new ways that make it easy and fun for supporters …
‘Thank yous’ Abound as CSM Students Meet Donors
Scholarships for 2015 Fall Semester total More Than $400,000 Scholarship recipients at the College of Southern Maryland began their Thanksgiving holiday a little early, by …
Ruiz Earns UMD Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship
College of Southern Maryland alumna Kayla Ruiz, of California, was awarded the University of Maryland Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship (TAES) which covers full tuition for …
CSM, Local Agencies Test Emergency Preparedness
Working with MEMA, College Runs Drill on La Plata Campus In partnership with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency as well as with local and regional …
CSM News Bytes: CAE2Y Designation, NCMPR Awards, Men’s Cross-country to Nationals
CSM Earns Second National Center for Academic Excellence Designation from NSA, DHS The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been designated a National Centers of …
CSM Plans Emergency Exercise on La Plata Campus, Nov. 7
All Traffic to be Diverted to Campus' South Entrance, Mitchell Road The College of Southern Maryland has planned an emergency exercise to occur from 8 …
Raising T-Shirts, Awareness for Domestic Violence
CSM Partners with Calvert County Crisis Intervention Center during October October is Domestic Awareness Month and the College of Southern Maryland in partnership with the …
Alumni, Friends Raise $83,348 at Golf Classic to Support CSM’s Students, Programs
College of Southern Maryland's friends and supporters raised $83,348 in sponsorships, in-kind donations and greens fees at the college's 24th Annual Golf Classic. The tournament, …
Robotics Certificate Adds Value to Technology Degrees
Classes to be Held in CSM's New Robotics Lab at Leonardtown Campus The College of Southern Maryland is offering a Mechatronics Technology Robotics Certificate to …
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 News Bytes
CSM Massage Therapy Graduates Earn 100 Percent Pass Rate on Certification Exams College of Southern Maryland students completing the massage therapy associate degree program had …
Southern Maryland Gives Adds 3 Fundraisers For September
Nonprofit Institute at CSM Promotes Local Projects for Local Support The Southern Maryland community has provided more than $7,000 to local organizations through the online …
CSM Provides Adult Education with Grant Funding
Low Cost/No Cost Offerings in St. Mary’s County Open Doors to Jobs, Higher Education The College of Southern Maryland has added low-cost and no-cost instruction …
Faculty Explore, Share Talents, Serve During Summer Break
CSM Professors Travel to Belize, Bolivia, Peru, Remote Appalachia to Teach, Help, Learn College of Southern Maryland professors Paul Billeter, Dr. Laura Polk and Dr. …
Southern Maryland Gives Features 9 Fundraisers Online
Nonprofit Institute at CSM Promotes Local Projects for Local Support Southern Maryland is showing its generosity as local organizations have received more than $6,000 to …
Nonprofit Institute at CSM Matches Volunteers with Community Opportunities at Volunteer Southern Maryland
The Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland has expanded its support of the communitys organizations by offering Volunteer Southern Maryland (VSMD). This free …
CSM Golf Classic Adds 2 New Options, Aug. 13
Sip & Swing Combines Wine Tasting, Golf Instruction at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has added two ways …
Area Teens Grow Confidence to Engineer Like a Girl
CSM Encourages Girls in Engineering Careers during Free Workshops, Tour St. Marys Ryken High School junior Nicole Hedspeths understanding of the vast career opportunities for …
CSM Announces 2015-16 Arts Season
College Theme, Music, to Resonate in All Disciplines, Departments The College of Southern Maryland announces the 2015-16 fine arts program, including dramatic, comedic and musical …
CSM Kids/Teen College Offers Quality Learning, Fun
Courses on La Plata Campus Extended Through Aug. 14 Children in Southern Maryland can create a bucket list of activities and experiences to check off …
Local Companies, CEO Earn Leading Edge Titles
Four businesses and executives were showcased for being on the Leading Edge during the 15th annual Leading Edge Awards ceremony, June 10 in Waldorf. A …
CSM Selects Dr. Eileen Abel to Head Academic Affairs
The College of Southern Maryland announces the selection of Eileen Abel as vice president of academic affairs. With more than 30 years of experience in …
Trustees Select Dorothea Smith as Board Chair, Ted Harwood as Vice Chair
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees has appointed Dorothea Holt Smith of Charles County as the boards chair and Theodore L. Harwood of …
CSMs Men of Excellence Student Success Mentoring Initiative Strives to Improve Graduation Rates
One of nine children and from a family of limited resources, HIP Enterprises, LLC Founder Herman I. Pryor Jr. didnt expect to go to …
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 …
Scholarship Funds Available for CSM Students
Apply Online Before May 31 The deadline to apply for more than 100 scholarships available through the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Online Scholarship …
CSM Helping Veterans Transition into Nursing Careers
Military Medic/Corpsman to Associate Degree Nursing Transition Open House, June 4 The College of Southern Maryland and American Public University System is launching a program …
CSM Brick Recognition Ceremony Remembers, Honors Impact of 8 Individuals on Families, Friends
The College of Southern Maryland hosted a Brick Recognition Ceremony May 3 at the Prince Frederick Campus in tribute to eight individuals and their impact …
CSM Observes 56th Spring Commencement
College Awards 941 Degrees, Certificates to Spring Class of 2015 The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 602 candidates for 941 degrees and certificates during its …
CSM Honors Student Athletes at Awards Banquet, April 22
Athletes, Coaches, Families Celebrate Accomplishments, Records Sportsmanship, academic achievement and athletic excellence for the 2014-15 season were honored at the College of Southern Marylands athletic …
CSM Robotics Earn Top-10 Spot in World Championship
Talons Advance Past Top U.S. Engineering Universities Rice, Michigan State, Purdue The College of Southern Maryland robotics team, the Talons, returned from the 2015 VEX …
CSM Earns Silver LEED Certification for Newest Building
Community Education Building Lauded for Use of Earth-Friendly Construction, Design, Use As the country celebrates Earth Day, the College of Southern Maryland celebrated its recognition …
CSM Ethical Hacker Course Expands Job Possibilities for Student to Lock Down Exciting Career
At 21, Zechariah Weaver is in a good place. He has a job with benefits that include employer-paid training and travel opportunities, he bought a …
Calvert Schools Sweep Champion Awards at CSM
49 Southern Maryland Teams Compete at Colleges LEGO Robotics Championship Elementary and middle school students from Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties gathered at the …
CSM Talons Head to World Championships April 16-18
The College of Southern Maryland collegiate robotics team, the Talons, are heading to compete in the 2015 VEX U World Championships April 16-18 in Louisville, …
CSM Offers Rigorous Academic Program for Calvert Students
Presidential Scholars Program Accepting Countys Top High School Graduates A program geared toward providing Calvert Countys top high school graduates with a rigorous academic …
CSM Encourages Youth to Pursue STEM Careers
College Highlights Science, Engineering, Technology, Math during April Preparing students to fulfill the high-paying technical jobs of the future is a top priority for the …
Farming for Knowledge, Community
CSM, Farming 4 Hunger Offer Community Education Courses The College of Southern Maryland is partnering with Farming 4 Hunger, a Southern Maryland-based non-profit organization, to …
April Events at CSM
Calendar Listings 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 …
Remembering a Friend; Creating a Legacy
CSM Foundation Director Names Scholarship for his Mentor When College of Southern Maryland Foundation Director Alland Leandre learned of the passing of a mentor and …
Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator Graduates First Cohort
Regional SBDC at CSM Joins Public, Private Partners to Assist Business Owners The overwhelming consensus among the first cohort of Southern Maryland entrepreneurs completing the …
Crunching the Numbers, Making Sound Choices with Dual Enrollment
High School, CSM Dual Enrollment Open House, Feb. 9-12 Chaptico resident Rachel Potts, 18, is all business about her future, both as a career choice …
Valedictorian Picks Community College for Academic Start With Transfer to UMD in Mind
CSM Transfer Fairs, Night of Engineering Provide Information on Bachelor’s Degree Options While his Henry E. Lackey High School classmates were stressing over college applications, …
CSM Math Team Leads State after Round 1
The College of Southern Maryland Math Team leads the state following Round 1 of the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges Student Math …
2+2 Transfer Scholarships Equal Savings for Community College Graduates
Students who begin their post-secondary educations at the College of Southern Maryland not only earn credits at half of the cost of most Maryland colleges, …
CSM Celebrates 16th Winter Commencement
636 Candidates Recognized; Youngest 14, Oldest 70 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 636 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 16th Winter Commencement …
CSM Offers Interactive Training Jan. 26-30 to Prepare IT Professionals for Certified Ethical Hacker Exam
The Corporate Center at the College of Southern Maryland is offering a five-day, interactive and intensive training facilitated by an EC Council Certified Instructor to …
Southern Maryland Chooses CSM on #GivingTuesday
College Raises $25,897 for Scholarships, Programs The season of giving kicked off with unselfishness as thousands of donors worldwide supported nonprofit efforts on the third …
CSM Leonardtown Campus Hosts Robotics Challenge
The College of Southern Maryland hosted the FIRST LEGO League Qualifier Tournament for elementary and middle school teams in Southern Maryland Dec. 6 at the …
CSM To Host Summer Camp Hiring Event, Jan. 10
College Students Encouraged to Line-up Summer Employment The College of Southern Maryland is hosting a hiring event on Jan. 10 at the Center for Business …
CSM Hosts Cool Careers in Cybersecurity for Girls
Area Middle School Students Become Cyber Super-Investigators to Explore Careers The College of Southern Maryland hosted 150 area middle school students Dec. 3 for the …
#ChooseCSM on #GivingTuesday, Dec. 2
24-hour, Online Event Kicks Off a Season of Generosity #ChooseCSM today and double your impact on #GivingTuesday. To donate to or learn about any of …
CSMs #GivingTuesday Gearing up for Dec. 2
24-hour, Online Event Kicks Off a Season of Generosity With the potential to increase its student scholarship and programs funds by $60,000, the College of …
With Grit, Student Works To Graduate, Honor Mentor
CSM Disability Services Helps Students Overcome Obstacles Imagine facing your first algebra exam where numbers are combined with letters and symbols on top of each …
Celebrating, Honoring Area Connections to Piscataway Tribe
CSM Diversity Institute Hosts Events during Native American Heritage Month The Diversity Institute at the College of Southern Maryland is hosting a week of cultural …
Colleges Childcare Center EXCELS
St. Charles Childrens Learning Center Earns Level 1 Rating from MSDE The College of Southern Marylands St. Charles Childrens Learning Center (CLC) has earned …
CSM, Community Volunteers Assist Student with Disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Awareness Month Puts Spotlight on Determination Millions of Americans are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990celebrated in the …
CSM Health Fairs Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
Health Screenings, Fitness Assessments, Group Class to be Offered The College of Southern Marylands Wellness, Fitness and Aquatics (WFA) will be presenting a health fair …
Thomas T. Quattlebaum Joins CSM’s Foundation Board
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has announced the addition of Thomas T. Quattlebaum of Waldorf to its board of directors. Southern Maryland has wonderful …
Presentation on Brigadier General James J. Archer
Civil War Roundtable Hosts Harford County Executive David Craig The Southern Maryland Civil War Roundtable (SMCWR) will host a presentation by Harford County Executive David …
CSM Awards Scholarships for 2014-15 Academic Year
259 Students Receive More than $300,000 in Scholarships The College of Southern Maryland celebrated the 2014-15 academic year scholarship awardees and donors on Sept. 17 …
CSM Announces Cast for A Thousand Cranes
Childrens Theatre Company Tackles Reality of War, Eternal Hope The College of Southern Marylands Childrens Theatre Company presents its cast for the production of A …
CSM President Earns Pacesetter Award
Dr. Brad Gottfried Recognized for Building Community, Business Partnerships College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Brad Gottfried has been selected for the 2014 District 1 …
CSM Rallies for Beloved Nursing Professor, ALS Awareness
Health Sciences Division Faculty, Students, Friends, Alum Take Ice Bucket Challenge College of Southern Maryland Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor Tiffany Gill, …
CSM Staff, Faculty Recognized for Service, Accomplishment
The College of Southern Maryland recognized 50 employees who have made noteworthy contributions to the colleges success the past year during the fifth annual All …
Alumni, Friends Raise $61,792 to Support CSMs Students, Programs
Friends and fans of the College of Southern Maryland came out in full force for a day of fun at the colleges 23rd Annual Golf …
CSM EMS Students Drill with County Agencies
CSM Faculty Organize Mass Casualty Incident Drill to Train Future First Responders College of Southern Maryland Emergency Medical Services (EMS) student Meagan McCurry didnt know …
CSM, (ISC)²® Initiative Bridges Cybersecurity Workforce Gap
Program Brings Education, Certification Offerings to Southern Maryland To meet the growing need for information security professionals, the College of Southern Maryland has joined an …
CSM Vice President Tony Jernigan to Lead MACCBO
Maryland Association Shares, Develops Best Practices College of Southern Maryland Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services Tony Jernigan has been selected to serve …
Online Paralegal Certificate Program Available through CSM
14-Week Course Prepares Students for Jobs in Legal Field Students interested in pursuing a paralegal career will have the opportunity to earn a Paralegal …
CSM Program Helps Students Discover a Future of Possibilities
National Science Foundation Grant Provides Scholarships, Tutoring, Mentoring Syria Wesley, 31, of Waldorf was chugging along, taking college classes when she could while working full …
Understanding the Mechanics of Success
African American Student Success Initiative at CSM to Improve Graduation Rates A newly launched male leadership and mentoring initiative, The Men of Excellence Mentoring Program, …
CSM Recognized with HR Seal of Approval for Workplace Excellence, Health & Wellness, EcoLeadership, Diversity
The College of Southern Maryland is one of 14 organizations that has been awarded by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence for its commitment not only …
CSM Plans 23rd Golf Classic, Aug. 14
Former Orioles Catcher Rick Dempsey to Be Celebrity Golfer The College of Southern Marylands Foundation Golf Classic will celebrate its 23rd year at Swan Point …
CSM Sets Tuition for 2014-15 Academic Year
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees set tuition for the upcoming academic year, with a 1.8 percent increase, which translates to a $2 …
CSM Welcomes Volleyball Head Coach, Ashley Wolfe
The College of Southern Maryland Lady Hawks welcome volleyball head coach Ashley Wolfe back to the same college where as a player she earned All-American …
CSM Medical Lab Tech Program Earns National Accreditation
College Moves to Meet Urgent Need for Technicians A good day for Sunny Schemery is one that includes looking at bacteria under a microscope. My …
6 Companies Earn Leading Edge Titles
SMECOs Slater Honored as CEO of Year Six businesses and executives were showcased for being on the Leading Edge during the 14th annual Leading Edge …
Forum Spotlights ‘Our Community, Our Future’
Keynote Dana Jones Challenges Community to Share Space, Find Commonality Creating a sense of community which is bounded in respect, inclusion and cultural competency were …
Kimberly Rosenfield Joins CSMs Foundation Board
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has announced the addition of Kimberly Rosenfield to its board of directors. I believe the opportunity for our children …
College of Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s College Partner To Guarantee Admission, Ease Transfer for Qualified Students
The College of Southern Maryland and St. Mary’s College of Maryland signed a transfer agreement June 5 to guarantee admission of qualified CSM graduates to …
North Point Team Eagles Soar, Earn CSM App Award
Photo with Extended Caption The College of Southern Maryland Innovation Showcase awarded first place to North Point High Schools Team Eagles for their design of …
CSM Trustees Approve Plan for Regional Campus
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its May 15 board meeting approved the conceptual design and master plan for the colleges new …
CSM Observes 55th Spring Commencement
College Awards 943 Degrees, Certificates to Largest Class Ever The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 598 candidates for 943 degrees and certificates during its 55th …