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 …
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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 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 …
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 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 …
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 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 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 …
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 Begins Nationwide Search for 5th President
Applications Will Be Accepted through Dec. 15 The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees has launched a national search for the institution's fifth President …
CSM Ceremony Highlights Impacts of Community With Tributes Noted in La Plata Campus Walkway
Walking across the three College of Southern Maryland campuses, anyone – faculty, students and visitors – might look down and see names engraved in brick. …
New Benny C. Morgan Recital Series Debuts Oct. 15 at Leonardtown Campus
Local Music Teacher Posthumously Honored for Generous Donation of Steinway Piano The College of Southern Maryland has created a new series of recitals at its …
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 …
Philanthropist Marianne Harms Hopes to Inspire Others Through $1 Million Gift to College of Southern Maryland
Endowed Scholarship to Help Students Prepare for Better Lives With a vision to positively impact students and their futures, philanthropist, astute businesswoman and developer Marianne …
CSM Kicks Off Ward Virts Concert Series Oct. 9 with Classical Pianist
Brian Ganz Has Performed in Series Since Its Inception The College of Southern Maryland will open the 2016-17 Ward Virts Concert Series with classical pianist …
CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried Announces Retirement, Effective June 2017
College’s 4th President Will Leave Legacy of Partnership, Expansion, Student Impact Dr. Brad Gottfried, president of the College of Southern Maryland, has announced his intent …
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 …
Meggan Gould’s ‘Traces of Vision’ Show Opens Sept. 6
Photography on Display at CSM Hungerford Gallery Gould lives and works in New Mexico, where she is an assistant professor of art at the University …
Open Air Extravaganza Benefits Students, Community
Solomons Plein Air Festival Captures Southern Maryland Scenes With inspiration from the land and sea, visiting artists from across the nation will capture Southern Maryland …
Camp’s Message: Science, Math Aren’t Just for Boys
College Hosts What can be done to get more young women to consider careers in the engineering field? Shadei Jones has come up with one …
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 …
CSM Trustees Appoint Dorothea Smith as Chair, Ted Harwood as Vice Chair
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees has re-appointed Dorothea Holt Smith of Charles County as the board's chair and Theodore L. Harwood of …
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 …
Get Ready to ‘Splash for Scholarships’ May 7
CSM Foundation to Host Poolside Celebration to Raise Funds for Students The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is hosting a poolside celebration May 7 at …
CSM Presents Classical Pianist David Kane, April 3
Ward Virts Series Continues at Prince Frederick Campus The College of Southern Maryland continues the 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series with a performance by classical …
CSM Diversity Institute, Charles County NAACP Invite Students to Submit their 'Creative Expressions'
March 12 Deadline for Entries on Theme “Pursuing Liberty in the Face of Injustice” The College of Southern Maryland's Diversity Institute in partnership with the …
St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at CSM Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Family Values Center for Its Nurturing of Their Daughters since Infancy Finding the right caretaker for a newborn child can be an anxious decision for …
March Events at CSM
Calendar Listings CSM Alumni & Friends Connection Dinner. CSM alumni are invited to the CSM Alumni & Friends Connection for dinner and discussion. Ideas shared …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Barry Gurley Trio, Feb. 14
CSM’s Ward Virts Concert Offers a Jazzy Way to Celebrate in Prince Frederick The College of Southern Maryland continues the 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series …
Dowell Receives CSM Faculty Excellence Award
Artist Motivates Students, Preserves Culture, Humanizes Addiction The College of Southern Maryland has presented the annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Adjunct Faculty to Dr. Margaret …
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, …
Walton to Lead Charles County Mediation Center at CSM
Basic Mediation Training Orientation Sessions Jan. 2, 14 with Training throughout February The College of Southern Maryland has named Julie A. Walton as coordinator of …
Calvert Chamber Supports CSM Scholarships
Photo With Extended Caption The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce presented $1,122 to the College of Southern Maryland as part of its Matching Scholarship sponsorship …
Angela Thornton Named to Lead CSM's Corporate Center
The College of Southern Maryland has named Angela Thornton as its director for the Corporate Center. Possessing an extensive background in both workforce development and …
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 …
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 …
‘Southern Maryland Gives’ Features 2 Additional Fundraisers
Nonprofit Institute at CSM Promotes Local Projects for Local Support The Southern Maryland community has provided more than $10,000 to local organizations through the online …
Ward Virts Concert with Brian Ganz Rescheduled to Dec. 13
The College of Southern Maryland has rescheduled its 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series with a performance by classical pianist Brian Ganz to 3 p.m., Dec. …
Associate to BSN Partnership to Meet Needs of Hospitals
CSM, UMSON Program Registration Deadline is Dec. 1 for Spring Semester Registration for dual admission in the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the University …
CSM News Bytes: Cause Theatre, Nursing Honor Society, Presidential Scholars
News Bytes BlueMailbox.jpg CSM Cast Members Raise Funds for Suicide Prevention The cast of CSM Cause Theater?s production of “The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note” …
UPDATE: CSM Cancels Oct. 4 Ward Virts Concert
The College of Southern Maryland has canceled the Oct. 4 performance of the Ward Virts Concert Series due to weather forecasts. The Brian Ganz performance …
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, …
La Plata Rotary Provides Scholarships for CSM Trades
Funds to Benefit Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Carpentry Students As a skilled worker, Jamie Reidy of La Plata, felt strongly that students who are …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CSM Twilight Performance Series: Contemporary, Jazz, Rock
Leonardtown, Prince Frederick Host 4th Week of Series The fourth week of the College of Southern Marylands (CSM) Twilight Performance Series will offer a mixture …
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 Twilight Performance Series: Blues, Rock, Jazz
Leonardtown, Prince Frederick Host 3rd Week of Series The third week of the College of Southern Marylands (CSM) Twilight Performance Series will offer a mixture …
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 Twilight Performance Series: The Bruce Swaim Quartet
Leonardtown Campus Hosts 2nd Week of Series The second week of the College of Southern Marylands (CSM) Twilight Performance Series offers a free, family-friendly concert …
CSM Foundation Announces 24th Golf Classic, Aug. 13
Honorary Chairs CSM Hall of Famers Danny Williams, NJCAA Champ Roger Welch The College of Southern Maryland Foundations Annual Golf Classic will celebrate its 24th …
CSM Twilight Performances Open July 7
Summer Series Kicks Off with Chautauqua, Jennifer Cooper and GrooveSpan The College of Southern Marylands (CSM) Twilight Performance Series returns beginning July 7 for its …
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 …
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 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 Twilight Performance Series Returns July 7
Summer Series Brings History, Music, Theatre to Area Residents The College of Southern Marylands (CSM) Twilight Performance Series returns for its ninth season this summer …
Nonprofit Institute at CSM Launches Online Southern Maryland Gives
Funding Hub Promotes Local Projects for Local Support The message and method are simple, Live Here. Give Here. The Nonprofit Institute at the College of …
15th Leading Edge Awards Celebration, June 10
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Event Honoring Corporate Excellence Southern Marylands leading businesses and executives will be honored at the 15th annual Leading Edge Awards ceremony, …
Splash for Scholarships Raises $73,225
Wellness, Aquatics Center marks 5th anniversary The College of Southern Maryland Foundations Splash for Scholarships event held on April 25 raised $73,225 through cash and …
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 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 …
CSM’s Academic Excellence Scholarship Aims High
Counties’ Top High School Graduates Can Start Local, Transfer to More than 40 Universities A program geared toward providing Charles and St. Mary’s counties’ top …
CSMs Wellness, Fitness, Aquatics Programs Spur Lifestyle Changes for Clements Couple As They Spin, Swim, Step, Transform
Splash for Scholarships April 25 Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Wellness, Aquatics Center Seven days a week, Tom and Carol Davis of Clements can be found …
CSMs March Ward Virts Performance Rescheduled
Holly Roadfeldt to Perform May 31 Pianist Holly Roadfeldts performance as part of the College of Southern Marylands Ward Virts Concert Series has been rescheduled …
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 Presents Blue Mountain Ensemble, May 3
The College of Southern Maryland will host the final 2014-15 Ward Virts Concert Series event with a performance by the Blue Mountain Ensemble beginning at …
CSM Online Scholarship Finder Opens FAFSA: Required to Receive Financial Aid, CSM Scholarships
The College of Southern Maryland Online Scholarship Finder is now open for students to apply for CSM Foundation scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year. The …
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 …
CSM Presents Saxophonist Jeremy Koch, Pianist Yu-Hsuan Liao, April 12
The College of Southern Maryland will showcase saxophonist Jeremy Koch and pianist Yu-Hsuan Liao as part of the Ward Virts Concert Series beginning at 3 …
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 …
Make a Date for Splash for Scholarships April 25
Poolside Celebration Marks Anniversary of CSMs Wellness, Aquatics Center The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is hosting a poolside celebration on April 25 to mark …
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 …
CSM Presents Pianist Holly Roadfeldt, March 1
The College of Southern Maryland will showcase pianist Holly Roadfeldt as part of the Ward Virts Concert Series beginning at 3 p.m., March 1. Roadfeldts …
CSM Ward Virts Series Presents Pianist Eliza Garth, Feb. 8
The College of Southern Maryland will showcase pianist Eliza Garth as part of the Ward Virts Concert Series beginning at 3 p.m., Feb. 8. Garths …
CSM Alumna Linda Cox Joins CSMs Foundation Board
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has announced the addition of CSM 1969 Alumna Linda Cox to its board of directors. I am excited to …
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, …
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 …
Calvert Chamber Supports CSM Scholarships
Members of the Chamber of Commerce of Calvert County presented the College of Southern Maryland with $937 in support of student scholarships during the Business …
Calvert Chamber Supports CSM Scholarships
Photo With Extended Caption The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce presented $1,122 to the College of Southern Maryland as part of its Matching Scholarship sponsorship …
College Photographer Val Nyce Pays It Forward
Scholarship Supports Students Who Overcome Challenges For 17 years, Valerie Nyce has been on the edge of College of Southern Maryland events, quietly capturing history …
#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 …
CSM Celebrates Dedication of CE Building
The College of Southern Maryland celebrated the dedication of the expanded La Plata Campus Community Education (CE) Building with a ceremony on Nov. 20. The …
CSM Diversity Institute Sponsoring Writing, Arts Contest
Dec. 8 Deadline for Entries, Winners to Participate at MLK Prayer Breakfast in January The College of Southern Marylands Diversity Institute is sponsoring a Creative …
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 …