CSM Fitness Classes Offer New Skills, Accountability
For those who are looking to add something new to their workout routine, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers a solution — take a …
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CSM Honors ‘Ms. Bev’ for Excellence
Annual Faculty Excellence Award for Adjunct Faculty Goes to Beverly Dearstine-Russell Beverly Dearstine-Russell of Clements believes in the value of grit and persistence when pursuing …
CSM Hires Steve Campbell as Head Coach of Men’s Lacrosse
‘I Am Excited About the Future of CSM Lacrosse’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has hired Steve Campbell of Prince Frederick as the …
Duron Named Head Coach for Women’s Soccer at CSM
‘Soccer is More Than a Game to Me; It’s a Passion’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomes Nina Duron of Stafford, Virginia, as new …
‘When Words Sing, They Get Deeper Under the Skin’
CSM’s Spring Connections Literary Series Starts With Poet Fleda Brown, March 2 A reading by former Poet Laureate of Delaware Fleda Brown will kick off …
CSM Events in March
CSM Scholarship Finder Opens for 2018-2019 Academic Year. March 1. College of Southern Maryland students who plan to apply for scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic …
CSM’s Engineer Like A Girl Makes An Impact
Week-long Camp Inspires Young Women to Pursue Engineering Degrees Engineer Like a Girl is a one-week, summer program with a simple goal — inspiration for …
CSM Holds Dual Enrollment Nights Feb. 12, 13, 15
‘The Best Thing I Can Be Doing For My Future and Career’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers dual enrollment, a program that …
Beyond the Ordinary Summer Experience, CSM Kids’ and Teen College Focuses on Educational Fun
Registration Opens February 14 Looking forward to the warmth of the summer sun in just a few months? Besides dreaming of sunny skies, now …
Can You Relate? Annual CSM Nonprofit Institute Conference to Focus on Fostering Relationships
Event Set for 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at La Plata Campus Networking and partnerships — all nonprofits rely on these cooperative relationships to …
CSM’s Tri-County Job and Career Fair Set for April 10
Employer Registration Open Now Through March 27 A job fair is a way for applicants and potential employers to meet and talk … in person. …
CSM Grads Donate Award to Their Alma Mater
UMD Engineering Students In Southern Maryland Pathways Program Win Social, Environmental Design Impact Award for Relevant Solar-Powered Floating Aerator CSM alumni and members of the …
February Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Cause Theater: “Lockdown.” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1; 8 p.m. Feb. 2; 2 p.m. Feb. 3. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine …
Nursing Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available
During the College of Southern Maryland’s nursing recognition ceremony held on Jan. 18 as part of winter commencement activities, 49 associate degree nursing candidates were …
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 …
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 Alondra Lopez-Perez Overcomes Challenges in Quest for Medical Career
Alondra Lopez-Perez, 20, of Lexington Park has had her share of challenges in the past several years. She grew up in Puerto Rico, but at …
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. …
Wear Your Spirit Warehouse’s Ali Banholzer Grows Her Business with Assistance from Small Business Development Center at College of Southern Maryland
Business Grew by More Than 60 Percent Since Move One year ago, Ali Banholzer of Huntingtown was at a turning point with her business. Banholzer …
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 Partners with Local Organizations on Martin Luther King Jr. Programs
Events Include Community Conversation Jan. 14, Prayer Breakfasts Jan. 15 As organizations gather throughout Southern Maryland to commemorate the January 15 birthday of Martin Luther …
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 La Plata Pool Maintenance Scheduled
The College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus’ pool is closed for maintenance and it’s anticipated that it will resume normal operating hours on Friday, …
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 Gives Summer Kids’ College Scholarships To ‘Make a Wish’ Family
Dan Ryan Builders Constructs Treehouse for Bryans Road Boy The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) had a part in a “Make a Wish” presentation …
CSM Veterans Organization Grants Christmas Wishes For Nine Children
Representatives of the College of Southern Maryland Student Veterans Organization, from left, Kevin Steinberger, Vice President Will Johnson-Brooks and President Jeremy Foster, accept a certificate …
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) …
CSM Engineering Club Donates to Toys for Tots
College of Southern Maryland’s Engineering Club representatives drop off donations that club members collected for Toys for Tots, including, from left next to tree, Kyle …
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 Holiday Jazz Concert to Include Latin Ensemble
Concerts Combined Due to Weather-Related Rescheduling CSM Holiday Jazz and Latin Ensemble Concert. 8 p.m. Dec. 16. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, …
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 …
Leonardtown Rotary Creates Scholarship at CSM for First Responders
The Leonardtown Rotary Club, Paddle for Heroes Committee, presented $1,000 to Dr. Tracy Harris, vice president and dean of the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown …
CSM Names New Head of Human Resources
Ivan Smith, Air Force Veteran, Served During Operation Desert Storm The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has named Ivan Smith of La Plata as …
Record-Breaking #GivingTuesday at CSM
366 Donors Give $119,673 During Annual Event The generosity that is a hallmark of this community helped the College of Southern Maryland Foundation raise nearly …
CSM Children’s Learning Center Follows Thanksgiving With Giving
Students at the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) are learning about giving. The CLC staff and parents …
CSM Exercise Classes Join in Season’s Spirit of Giving
Zumba Acts of Kindness Delivery Team Nov. 19 2017 Geno Rothback, College of Southern Maryland Zumba and kickboxing instructor, organized for the second consecutive year …
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 …
Work Ethic Pays Off For This Scholarship Awardee; Allison Mattera, ‘I’m very thankful’
Allison Mattera, 18, of Huntingtown crams more into her day than most. She is a full-time student at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), where …
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. …
STEM Instruction Starts Early at CSM
Science Concepts Presented to St. Charles Children’s Learning Center Students Children ages 2-12 from the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at the College of …
CSM Student, Veteran Thanks Scholarship Donors for Financial Assistance
‘It Is a Sign of Loyalty to Give Someone Your Money’ College of Southern Maryland student Scott Teed, 43, of Lexington Park is pursuing …
CSM Scholarships Support Dancer’s Dream
Deadline for Spring Semester Scholarship Applications, Nov. 15 Jaia Parker, 19, of Lusby has been dancing as long as she can remember. “It’s in …
CSM Salutes Veterans
Breakfast, Recognitions Part of College’s Efforts to Honor Heroes St. Mary’s County Commissioner John O’Connor was “preaching to the choir” in his remarks at …
CSM Hosts Nov. 18 Event at Regional Hughesville Campus to Highlight Trades Education Opportunities
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host a Career Development Open House and Apprenticeship Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, …
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’s Small Business Development Center Holds Business Showcase Opportunity
The Small Business Development Center, hosted by the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), along with the Maryland Department of Transportation/State Highway Administration, held a business …
CSM Women’s Soccer Team ‘Battled Incredibly Hard,’ Coach Says
Lady Hawks Finish Season With 3-6-1 Record The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Soccer Team ended their 2017-18 regular season (3-6-1) with three …
CSM Honors Scholarship Recipients, Donors at Reception
‘There are so many hopes and dreams in this room. It’s just magical’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated scholarship donors and recipients at …
CSM Foundation Prepares for Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28
24-Hour Online Giving Event is Set to Build College’s Scholarship Funds The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) knows first-hand the generosity that thrives within …
CSM’s Regional Hughesville Campus To Host Apprenticeship Event, Nov. 18
CSM Career Development Open House and Apprenticeship Appreciation Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 18. College of Southern Maryland, Regional Hughesville Campus, Center for Trades and …
CSM Course Helps Students Earn Security+ Certification
Professor Says, ‘I Give My All to Ensure That the Students Are Prepared for the Exam’ When Tammie J. Thompson of Waldorf completed the …
CSM Men’s Basketball Team Plots Repeat Shot at Nationals
‘We Understand What it Takes to Get There,’ Coach Says The goal for the upcoming season is simple. “Win the Region XX Tournament and advance …
CSM Women’s Basketball Team Shooting For Excellence On and Off Court
‘This Team Has the Talent to do Great Things,’ Coach Says The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Basketball Team is heading into its 2017-18 …
CSM Main Stage to Present ‘Ragtime,’ Musical About America
“Ragtime” is a musical that tells a particularly American story — a story that should resonate with a contemporary audience, says College of Southern Maryland …
CSM Director Selected for National Nursing Standards Panel
Proctor Will Contribute to Nursing Certificate Test Design College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Continuing Education Healthcare Director Lori Proctor has over 30 years in nursing …
CSM President Talks Innovation, Impact with Comcast’s Yolanda Vazquez
College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy and Comcast’s Yolanda Vazquez talked recently about the Velocity Center to be located in Indian Head as …
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 to Host Intellectual Property Workshop
Free Event Set for Nov. 14, Registration is Requested CSM Hosts TEDCO Intellectual Property Workshop. 2-4 p.m., Nov. 14, College of Southern Maryland, Prince …
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 …
Ready, Set, Robot!
CSM Talons Have High Hopes for 2017-18 Robotics Season Boxes of delivery pizza are piled on a table in the Talons’ room at the College …
Philadelphia Artist Offers Inspiration, Experience at CSM Lecture
Artists Lovitz, Stopa and Seely Featured in Hungerford Gallery Exhibit Philadelphia-based artist Adam Lovitz shared his artistic vision and some of the things that inspire …
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 Diversity Office to Host Community Conversations
Calendar CSM Diversity Office: Conversation About College and Charles County Partnership. 5:30-7 p.m., Nov. 15, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC …
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 Brick Ceremony Honors Individuals Connected to College
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation installed 22 bricks in honor of individuals and families who have a special connection to the college at …
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 Hosts Lecture, Conference Celebrating Communication
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognizes the central role that communication has taken in interpersonal relationships, the workplace and in society as Communications Week …
Alumni Stories: Former CSM Athlete Helps Start Nonprofit
Volleyball Standout Supports Projects That Benefit Children at Home and Abroad The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was a pivotal stop in Deb (Woolwine) …
CSM Team Describes Career Options to Technology Academy Students
Presentation Given to IT, Cybersecurity and Health Care Students The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) helped scores of Calvert Career and Technology Academy students …
Performance About Gender Roles Starts CSM Cause Theatre Series
Know Your Role’ Set for Oct. 12-14 Three plays to be presented this season by College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Cause Theatre — a theater …
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 …
Community Foundation of Southern Maryland Awards $6,700 to Support College of Southern Maryland Scholarships
Donors Designate Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship, Peter Cangelosi Memorial Scholarship, Opportunity Fund Award The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland has recently presented …
CSM Announces 2017-18 Arts Season
New This Season is Faculty Excellence Lecture Series: “Provocations” The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces its 2017-18 fine arts program, which includes visual …
Good Earth Natural Foods Benefits From Long-term Relationship With Small Business Development Center
SBDC Offers Free Assistance, Advice and Resources Eighteen years ago, Valerie Deptula was considering whether to buy a small natural food store in Leonardtown. …
Pianist Brian Ganz Performance to Kick Off CSM’s 2017-18 Ward Virts Concert Series, Oct. 8
Series to Feature Six Free Concerts at Prince Frederick Campus Classical pianist Brian Ganz will be the featured performer in the first concert of …
CSM Children’s Theatre Production Considers Race Relations
South African Playwright’s Work Called ‘Totally Relevant’ to America Today The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Children’s Theatre will kick off its 2017-18 season …
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 Kicks Off 2017-18 Benny C. Morgan Recital Series, Oct. 7
Jazz Quartet Featured in First of Four Free Concerts at Leonardtown Campus The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is continuing its Benny C. Morgan …
CSM President Serves as Celebrity Reader to Preschoolers
Dr. Maureen Murphy Selects Book About How People are Different, How They are the Same College of Southern Maryland (CSM) President Dr. Maureen Murphy started …
Trivett Named Women’s Lacrosse Coach at CSM
Middle School PE Teacher Served as College’s Assistant Coach for Last Two Years The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has named Brooke Trivett of …
CSM to Host Speaker, Performances on Gender Roles
Calendar CSM Hosts Transgender Concerns Speaker: Sean Lare, LCSW-C. 6-8 p.m., Oct. 12, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, …
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 …
Solomons Plein Air Festival Culminates Saturday with Paint the Town, Affaire of the Arts
Open Air Painting Extravaganza Supports 6 Local Organizations, Including Dennis Lake Smith Art Scholarship at CSM Visiting artists from across the nation are busy this …
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 …
CSM Main Stage Theatre’s Presentation Celebrates a Story’s Power to Connect
‘The Voice of the Prairie’ by John Olive Kicks Off College’s Fall Theater Schedule The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Main Stage will kick …
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 Names New Executive Director of Public Safety and Preparedness
Bill Bessette Comes to CSM from Hopkinsville Community College in Kentucky The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has named Bill Bessette of Mechanicsville as …
October Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Children’s Theatre: “My Children! My Africa!” 7 p.m., Oct. 6; 2 and 7 p.m., Oct. 7, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, …
CSM Hires Dr. Carmen Phelps as Diversity Executive Director
Phelps Says, ‘We’re All in This Together’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomes Dr. Carmen Phelps as its new executive director of Institutional …