College of Southern Maryland Celebrates its 20th Winter Commencement
541 Students Earn Degrees or Certificates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored 541 candidates for 547 degrees and 250 certificates during its 20th Winter …
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CSM’s 2019 Winter Commencement Candidates for Graduation
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 541 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 20th Winter Commencement held Jan. 17 at the college’s La …
CSM Closes for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
The College of Southern Maryland will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college will resume its normal …
CSM Announces Fall Session Dean’s List
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the fall session. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM …
Pianist Sahun Hong, Transfer Fairs, an Innovation Conference and ‘African-American Folk Tales: The Tails of Br’er Rabbit’ Are Just a Few of the Great Events Happening at CSM in February
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit: Path by Sukin Choi. Feb. 4-March 14. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, …
CSM Announces Keynote Speaker for 20th Winter Commencement Jan. 17
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen To Give Graduation Keynote The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 541 candidates for 547 degrees and 250 certificates …
Waldorf’s Mark Cooksey Takes National External Diploma Program Path to Finally Earn High School Diploma After 36 Years
His Message to Those with Disabilities: “Nothing In Life Holds You Back” For 51-year-old Mark Cooksey, of Waldorf, finally earning his high school diploma through …
College of Southern Maryland Provides Support for Students Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown
Four Information Sessions Scheduled for Jan. 8 The College of Southern Maryland is providing support for its returning students whose family or themselves are being …
Molly O’Friel to Lead CSM Women’s Lacrosse
College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) new Women’s Lacrosse Coach Molly O’Friel found her passion for lacrosse during her freshman year at Huntingtown High School less …
CSM to Close for Winter Break, 3 p.m., Dec. 21
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 for its winter break and will reopen at 8 a.m., Wednesday, …
St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland Holds Fourth Annual Food Drive
The St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland held its fourth annual food drive to benefit the Southern Maryland Food Bank. …
‘Traditional Italian Christmas’ Cooking Class Goes Beyond the Recipes to Demonstrate Classic Italian Traditions
Christmas is by far the most important holiday of the year in Italy with festivities that last from Dec. 8 through Jan. 6, according to …
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Awards $2,000 for Student Scholarships at CSM
Members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with $2,000 for student scholarships during the chamber’s annual …
CSM: It’s All in the Family
Mother and Son Pursue Education Goals Together The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers a variety of degree and certificate programs from four campuses located …
Maryland Community Colleges See Notable Increase in Degrees and Certificates Awarded
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) reported that associate degrees awarded by the state’s community colleges are up 45 percent and certificates awarded are …
Scholarship Recipients Thank CSM’s Donors for ‘Transforming Lives, One at A Time’
Various verses of gratitude could be heard over and over again during the 2018 College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Scholarship Reception – the annual …
Drs. Ila and Vinod Shah Present CSM with $100,000 to Help Students Studying Nursing, Allied Health Programs
Shahs Support CSM Students Pursuing Careers in Nursing and Allied Health Programs College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Director Dr. Ila Shah and her husband …
Deadline for High School Students to Dual Enroll for Spring Semester is Dec. 15
For recent high school graduate Hayley Tanner, 18, of Indian Head, her first fall semester as a full-time freshman at the College of Southern Maryland …
Destination College Introduces Elementary School Students to the World of Possibilities
Some 70 students from the Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus in Lusby descended on the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Prince Frederick Campus recently for Destination …
Gratitude, Thanks Surround Military at CSM’s Annual Veterans Brunch
The panorama was reverent and festive as guests at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Annual Veterans Brunch drove one by one under a 20-by-30 …
Spend an Evening With Area’s Most Engaging Authors at CSM’s La Plata Campus, Dec. 7
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites the public to spend an evening with some of the most engaging and interesting authors in literature when …
CSM Student Honors Recital To Showcase Accomplished Musicians in Free Concert, Dec. 6
The public is invited to enjoy a free College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Student Honors Recital at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at CSM’s La …
Donors Break CSM #GivingTuesday Record, Wrap Student Success with Overwhelming Generosity
Southern Maryland once again wrapped the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation in overwhelming generosity when 270 donors gave more than $136,000 toward CSM student …
There’s No Biz Like Showbiz: Recent CSM Graduate Opens Performing Arts Studio in La Plata
Danin’s Showbiz Boutique Offers Dance Classes for All Ages College of Southern Maryland (CSM) graduate Danin Turner of La Plata is living her dream of …
CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus Hosts Free Community Health Assessment Fair
The community is encouraged to take advantage of free health screenings and tour the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Prince Frederick Campus during its Health …
CSM Exercise Classes Join in Season’s Spirit of Giving
‘A Little Bit of Kindness Goes a Long Way’ College of Southern Maryland (CSM) exercise classes and the Leonardtown Campus community joined in the spirit …
CSM Foundation Readies for #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27
Harnessing the power of generosity for all of CSM students Anticipation is starting to build as the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation gears up …
CSM Announces December Events Including Health Assessment Fair, Info Session, Performances, Winter Break
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit: Chris Troutman, Time and Line: Drawing and Narrative. Nov. 19-Dec. 13. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, …
Leonardtown Rotary Club Awards Stephen Vallandingham its Paddle for Heroes Scholarship to Pursue Paramedic Certificate
The Leonardtown Rotary Club recently awarded its Paddle for Heroes Scholarship to College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Stephen Vallandingham. A volunteer with the St. …
CSM Holds Dual Enrollment Information Night for Parents of High School Students Nov. 13, 14 and 15
Dual enrollment includes savings, way for college-bound students to get a head start on earning credits For recent high school graduate Hayley Tanner, 18, of …
CSM Welcomes Large Freshman Class of Faculty for Fall Semester
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed new faculty members for the fall semester, further enriching CSM’s academic prominence and breadth of experience. “This was …
CSM Students Get on the Maryland Cyber Fast Track, Tackle Real-World Cyber Threats
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students recently participated in the launch of Cyber Fast Track Maryland, a new program established to help close a widening …
November Faculty Excellence Lecture Series ‘Provocations’ Tackles the Question: US Health care – Right or Privilege?
The next College of Southern Maryland (CSM) 2018 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series, “Provocations,” tackles the issue of health care in the U.S. with a discussion …
Center for Trades and Energy Training is CSM’s First Building to Earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Designation
Going Green is Solid Gold at CSM The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Regional Hughesville Campus, Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) has achieved …
Health Pathways Pave the Way: CSM Partnerships Help Nursing Students Earn Bachelor’s Degree
‘Amazing Opportunity’ Allows Students to Achieve Goals Faster, More Affordably College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing student Tabitha Long, of Charlotte Hall, is the first …
CSM Foundation Commemorates 60 Years: Holds Celebration of the Decades with Community, Alumni
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation members, faculty and staff recently joined alumni and the Southern Maryland community to mark CSM’s 60th anniversary with a …
The Chaney Enterprises Foundation Awards $20,000 to Support Bee Campus USA Program and Workforce Development Scholarship
The Chaney Enterprises Foundation awarded the College of Southern Maryland two separate grants in September totaling $20,000 to support the college’s efforts inside, and outside, …
CSM Announces November Events
Community Volunteer Fair. 6-8 p.m., Nov. 1. North Point High School gymnasium, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. The Nonprofit Institute of CSM is partnering with North …
CSM Construction Management Technology Degree Program Helps Answer National, Regional Industry Demand
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognizes Careers in Construction Month this October by having its Construction Management Technology program students ready for the 2019 …
CSM Student Athlete Spotlight: Volleyball Player Reagan Tuiasosopo
“Coming to CSM, I have been able to open new doors and have more responsibilities …” Growing up in a military family, Reagan “Tui” Tuiasosopo …
CSM Kicks Off 2018-19 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series, ‘Provocations,’ With ‘Communicating Civilly in an Uncivil Society,’ Oct. 11
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) kicks off its 2018-19 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series “Provocations” Oct. 11 in Prince Frederick with a presentation on “Communicating …
CSM Receives $150,000 Maryland EARN Grant to Provide Full Tuition to 40 Pre-apprentices
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Construction Workforce Partnership for Southern Maryland was awarded a $150,000 EARN grant from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing …
CSM Connections Literary Series Hosts Fall Readings with Author Jeff Biggers, Poet Alan King
Author/Historian Biggers, Winner of American Book Award, Kicks Off Series Oct. 5 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) opens its Connections Literary Series this fall …
Atlas Foundations of Washington, LLC Donates Welding Equipment to CSM, Establishes Partnership
Atlas Foundations of Washington, LLC recently donated four new gas welding and cutting torch kits to the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Center for Trades and …
CSM Welcomes First-Year Skilled Trade Students to Regional Hughesville Campus
“There Has Never Been a Better Time to be in the Trades” Sixty-six new students were welcomed to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Regional …
The Patuxent Partnership Establishes Pathways Scholarship in Support of STEM at CSM
Total TPP Donations Surpass $70,000 The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) presented $10,000 to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation to establish a TPP Pathways Scholarship …
CSM Introduces Patrick Goggins as New Head Coach for Women’s Lacrosse
Patrick Goggins, of Arlington, Virginia, returns to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) this fall turning in his assistant coach title for that of head …
CSM Announces October Events
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Artist Lecture: Rob O’Neill. 2:30 p.m., Oct. 4. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Community Education (CE) Building, Room …
MD Governor Larry Hogan Visits Center for Trades and Energy Training at CSM Regional Hughesville Campus
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) President Dr. Maureen Murphy welcomed Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to the Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) at CSM’s …
CSM Honors Kolin Fastnaught for Excellence in History Studies
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has recognized Kolin Fastnaught, of Mechanicsville, with the college’s annual Distinguished Honors in History Award. “Kolin Fastnaught is a …
CSM 27th Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $76,000
Participants Thanked for Helping College Be ‘An Extraordinary Place to Learn’ The community turned out in force for the College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s 27th Annual …
CSM Announces Summer Session Dean’s List
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the summer sessions. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM …
CSM Hosts Information Session for Students Who Want to Pursue a Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is hosting an informational session Sept. 13 for prospective students who are considering a four-year degree in electrical or …
CSM Leonardtown Wellness and Aquatic Center Maintenance Update; Pools Expected to Reopen Sept. 6
Fitness Center, Group Exercise Resumes Hours Sept. 4; Competition, Therapy Pools Expected to Resume Hours Sept. 6 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is completing …
CSM Welcomes Back Former Assistant Coach Becca Collins as Head Coach of Hawks’ Softball Program
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomes back Becca Collins for the 2018-19 women’s softball season as the Hawks’ new head coach. Collins served as …
CSM’s Women’s Soccer Team Begins Season With New Coaches, Positive Mindset, Success
Season Opens with Away Game Aug. 30 vs. Patrick Henry The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) women’s soccer team kicks off its season Thursday, Aug. …
Charles County Charitable Trust Awards CSM a $33,112 Grant for Project SUCCESS
The Charles County Charitable Trust recently awarded the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) $33,112 to expand CSM’s Project SUCCESS – a reading, writing and math …
CSM Announces Labor Day Weekend Schedule, Sept. 1-3, Prepares for Fall Semester to Start Sept. 4
There is Still Time to Register for 2018 Fall Semester The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces all CSM campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. …
CSM Announces 2018-19 Fine Arts Schedule
Events to Include Theater, Musical and Dance Presentations, Literary Readings The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces its 2018-19 fine arts program, a schedule of …
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funds 15 CSM Students Pursuing Energy System Technology Associate Degree
CSM, Exelon Partner to Earn $105,804 Grant The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has received a $105,804 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) …
Advanced Training Helps CSM Students Be Better Tutors
Free Peer Tutoring is Available at All CSM Campuses Seven College of Southern Maryland (CSM) peer tutors completed basic, intermediate and advanced tutoring training over …
CSM Earns Military Friendly® School Designation for Fourth Consecutive Year
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has received the 2018 Military Friendly® school designation from Victory Media for the fourth consecutive year. Military Friendly schools …
CSM Announces September Events
Leonardtown Campus Wellness and Aquatics Closes for Maintenance. 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 – Tuesday, Sept. 4. Leonardtown Campus, Building D, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. …
CSM CyberHawks Build Competitive Legacy
College’s Cybersecurity Team Takes Third in State Competition The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) CyberHawks, the college’s competitive cybersecurity team, took third place at the …
Two CSM Students Earn Scholarships for Superior Speeches
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) awarded two $500 scholarships during its annual public speaking competition in May. These two awardees, students Stephanie Arnone, of …
CSM Regional Hughesville Campus Plays Significant Role in Shaping the Local Economy
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) plays a significant role in shaping the local economy by educating and training the future workforce and enriching the …
‘Engineer Like a Girl’ Summer Program Empowers Students to Change the World
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently wrapped up its third summer program aimed at empowering area girls to develop their talents and become the …
August Events at the College of Southern Maryland
Super Saturdays. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25. Complete everything you need to become a student at the College of Southern Maryland in …
CSM Honors Lilly Family During Naming Ceremony at La Plata Campus Community Education Building
$500,000 Gift Helps CSM Foundation Reach ‘Make an IMPACT’ Goal The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently named the lobby, wing and conference room in …
CSM Receives $20,000 Gift from Community Bank of the Chesapeake As Part of Five-Year Pledge
The Community Bank of the Chesapeake (CBTC) presented $20,000 to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation July 26 as part of the bank’s five-year …
CSM Kids’ and Teen College Makes Summer Fun
The Kids’ and Teen College continues at the College of Southern Maryland with its tradition of offering comprehensive, summer enrichment programs for children ages 5 …
CSM Brick Ceremony Memorializes Individuals, Honors Special Friends
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation recently installed 11 bricks along its La Plata Campus walkways – each engraved with the name of an …
Greater Waldorf Jaycees, CSM Foundations Award Scholarships to 31 Charles County Students
Foundations have awarded 484 Charles County Students In Excess of $1.2 million Since 2000 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation and the Greater Waldorf …
CSM Juried Student Art Show Recognizes Artists, Scholarship Recipients
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Kelsey Crum, 19, of Owings, made a life-changing choice in mid-April. After a longstanding interest in engineering and robotics, …
CSM Honors Student Athletes at Annual Awards Banquet
Athletic distinction, sportsmanship and academic success for the 2017-18 season were celebrated recently at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) annual athletic awards banquet held …
CSM Honors Students for Leadership, Teamwork, Commitment to Service
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently recognized several students for their dedicated service to the college community and their positive impact on all students …
CSM Faculty Excellence Award Goes to Communication Professor Denise Gilmer-Knudson
Honoree Aims for Civility, Opportunities to Connect Real World With Classroom Concepts Once a year, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honors a full-time faculty …
CSM Opens Renovated Nature and Fitness Trail
Path Winds Through Leonardtown Campus Woods The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) today celebrated the opening of a renovated Nature and Fitness Trail on the …
CSM Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2018
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the spring semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM …
CSM Foundation Golf Classic To Celebrate College’s 60th Milestone
Signature Event Helps Students Achieve Their Dreams A full field of golfers is expected to converge on Swan Point Country Club in Issue, on Thursday, …
CSM Certified as Affiliate of Bee Campus USA Program
Among first Maryland Colleges to Join Bee Campus, CSM and Its Four Campuses Add Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping The four campuses of the College of Southern Maryland …
CSM Alum Returns as Hawks’ Soccer Coach
Former Student Athlete Jake Shelton To Lead Men’s Team Jake Shelton has a long history with men’s soccer at College of Southern Maryland, and now …
Presidential Scholar Oluwaseyi Kintunde Finds Leadership Opportunities While at CSM
When she was a senior at Patuxent High School, Oluwaseyi Kintunde was not planning to attend College of Southern Maryland. She had intended to leave …
CSM Schedules Campus Safety Drill for June 14
The College of Southern Maryland Public Safety and Preparedness Department (PSD) will conduct a lockdown drill on Thursday, June 14, 2018, simultaneously at all campuses. …
CSM Digital Production Students Promote Anti-Theft Message through Public Service Announcements
Students in the College of Southern Maryland’s Digital Media Production program earned top honors for their promotion of anti-theft messaging as part of a Maryland …
College of Southern Maryland Biology Students Get Hands-on Experience on Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Research Vessel
‘This Is Science’ College of Southern Maryland (CSM) biology student Brandon McMahan of California tentatively reached out over the side of the boat — an …
State To Provide Promise Scholarships at Maryland’s 16 Community Colleges, Including CSM
‘Last-Dollar’ State Funds Will Help Close Financial Gap for Eligible High School Graduates With the recent enactment of a Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship …
CSM Observes 59th Spring Commencement with 585 Candidates Receiving 669 Degrees, 287 Certificates
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 585 candidates for 669 degrees and 287 certificates during its 59th spring commencement ceremony held May 24 at …
Noah Schaeffer Benefited From College’s Government Partnerships
‘CSM Is the Best Decision I Ever Made’ Noah Schaeffer, 20, of Dentsville is a relative newcomer to Southern Maryland, moving here with his family …
2018 Spring Commencement Candidates for Graduation
The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the 59th Spring Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 24 …
CSM Graduate Kristina Babinski Recognizes the Many Opportunities for Engineering Students
Kristina Babinski, 29, of Pomfret is reaping the benefits of pursuing a STEM-related education at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). Babinski graduates this month …
CSM’s Camille Joie De Jesus Honored with President’s Cup
Graduating May 24, Student Juggles Multiple Roles While Pursuing Degree Camille Joie De Jesus, 19, of Bryans Road is a particularly recognizable person at the …
CSM Celebrates Inauguration of Dr. Maureen Murphy
May 22 Ceremony Recognizes Murphy as 5th President of College in 60 Years Dr. Maureen Murphy was installed as the fifth president of the …
‘Out of the Darkness’ Campus Walk at CSM Supports Efforts to Prevent Suicide
‘There’s Always Hope’ Scores of people who have lost someone in their lives to suicide — a high school classmate, a fiancé, a son, a …
CSM Golf Team Earns Spot at National Tournament
Hawks to Compete May 19-24 in Alabama The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Golf Team will continue its notable season at the national level …
Two CSM Engineering Students Receive Prestigious DOD SMART Scholarships Providing Full Tuition
Two engineering students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have been awarded Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarships from the U.S. Department …
CSM Talons Awarded for Innovation At VEX U World Championship
‘Innovation and Technology is Why We Do Robots’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons, the college’s competitive robotics team, brought home the Innovate Award …
CSM Spring Commencement to Feature U.S. Surgeon General as Keynote Speaker
Vice Admiral Dr. Jerome M. Adams to Address Graduates at May 24 Ceremony The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees …
CSM Golf Team Takes MD JUCO Championship
First-Year Head Coach Credits Experience, Work Ethic of Hawks’ Young Team The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Golf team captured the Maryland Junior College …
CSM Social Justice Day Events Help Students Gain Greater Understanding of Invisible Disabilities
Students at the College of Southern Maryland spent several weeks this spring researching and investigating issues associated with invisible disabilities. Their work was in preparation …