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 …
Scholarships
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Challenging Students to Identify, Innovate, Solve
CSM Students Tackle Southern Maryland Problems in Semester-Long Course; Organizations Can Apply by Dec. 8 to Be Considered for Projects College of Southern Maryland students …
December 2016 Events Calendar
Caption Ritmo6295.jpg The College of Southern Maryland Latin Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Stephen Johnson, will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 at the …
Everything You Need to Know About College Financial Aid
CSM to Offer One-on-One Assistance in Completing FAFSA Applications Dec. 4, Jan. 8 You've decided you want to go to college, so the next step …
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 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. …
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 …
From Dually Enrolled CSM College Student to NAVAIR Physicist to Inventor: Kristina Rickard Pursue–And Achieves–The Impossible
Kristina Rickard was just 15 years old when she started college. Already a student at Great Mills High School, Rickard began her higher education journey …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Signs 4 to Women’s Soccer Team, Welcomes Barry McGrellis as Head Coach
The College of Southern Maryland signed four players to the 2016 Women's Soccer team, including: Brenna Kelly, forward (Leonardtown High School), Rebecca Ladner, defender (Great …
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 …
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 …
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, …
FAFSA Workshops Jan. 24, 31: Ways to Pay for College Begins with FAFSA
CSM Hosts Workshops to Help with Federal Aid Forms CSM Administrator Featured on MPT's “Ways to Pay for College” CSM Financial Assistance Director Chris Zimmermann, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 Sets Tuition for Fall 2015
Budget Supports Public Safety Initiatives, Student Success The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees set tuition for the upcoming academic year, with a 4.3 …
Letter to the Editor: Come to CSM!
I read Ben Seiberts letter in your May 29, 2015 issue, College tuition is sickeningly high. Ben is right, the costs of attending his college …
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 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 …
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’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 …
Learn How to Begin Your Degree at CSM, Transfer Seamlessly, Open Houses April 14-16
Calendar Calvert County CSM Spring Open House. 5-7 p.m., April 14. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Accessing College Courses from High School Classrooms
Pilot Program between CSM, La Plata High School Hopes to Gain Traction Associate Professor of Language and Literature Dave Robinson stood at the front …
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 …
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Adult Learning Expo July 14 at Waldorf Center
CSM, UMUC Present Fast-Track to Associate, Bachelors Degrees The College of Southern Maryland is teaming up with University of Maryland University College to present the …
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 …
Watermelon Festival a Sweet Experience for CSM Student
Jeremy Hunters Nature of Man Brings Home Five Awards The 2014 Watermelon One-Act Festival June 7-8 presented six awards to College of Southern Maryland …
Oh, The Places You Can Go
From the College of Southern Maryland Students Travel Far and Wide College of Southern Maryland Senior Coordinator for Transfer Services and Articulation James Spence …
Sen. Cardin, CSM Students Discuss College Affordability
Photo with Extended Caption College of Southern Marylands students and alumna met with U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin on June 2 at the La Plata Campus …
CSM Celebrates Student Athletes’ Successes
Hall of Famers Danny Williams, Roger Welch Sportsmanship and athletic excellence during the 2013-14 academic year were honored at the College of Southern Maryland’s athletic …
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 …
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital President Michael J. Chiaramonte to Address CSMs Spring Graduates
The College of Southern Maryland will celebrate its 55th spring commencement at the La Plata Campus on May 15 with the keynote address to be …
CSM Professor Launches Travel Study Scholarship
Study Abroad Course to Belize Opens New World for First Scholarship Recipient Swimming among turtles, sting rays and nurse sharks in the warm waters of …
Matching Fund Links CSM Donors to Calvert Scholarship
Florence B. Trueman Scholarship Helps Students of Calvert County As a career court stenographer, Florence B. Trueman used shorthand to quickly and accurately capture every …
CSM Students Send Love to Locals Serving in Afghanistan
U.S. Air Force Men, Women Are Grateful for Support from Homefront When airmen assigned to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan opened care packages with a postmark …
CSM Scholarships are Taking a Bite out of College Costs
Scholarship Finder Application Deadline, May 16 While college loan debt may not be inevitable, community colleges are able to offer lower tuitions, interest-free payment …
CSM Names Nancy Hempstead, Jean McDougall, Barry Walrath to Foundation Board
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has announced the addition of Nancy Hempstead, Jean McDougall and Barry A. Walrath to its board of directors. “We are …
Role as Ironworker Raises CSM Thespian to New Heights
Actor among College Students Given Nod to Compete for Irene Ryan Acting Award Due to his fear of heights, Alex LaClair, of La Plata, …
Sending Some CSM Love Your Way
College Community Showcases #CSMLove through Appreciation, Respect The College of Southern Maryland aims to spread a message of love, appreciation and respect throughout Southern Maryland …
Vietnam Then, Now, From Home, Abroad
CSM Professor Plans Educational Opportunities for Better Understanding of the War, Aftermath Wayne Karlin is an award-winning writer, Marine veteran and treasured national resource on …
Calvert Chamber of Commerce Supports Scholarship Fund
Photo With Extended Caption The Chamber of Commerce of Calvert County presented the College of Southern Maryland with $677 in support of student scholarships during …
Calvert Chamber of Commerce Supports Scholarship Fund
Photo With Extended Caption The Chamber of Commerce of Calvert County presented the College of Southern Maryland with $677 in support of student scholarships during …
Quality Built Homes Supports CSMs Womens Lacrosse
Women Look to Launch Season for Spring 2015 Quality Built Homes Inc. Vice President Rodney Gertz, second from left, presents a $5,000 check to benefit …
Letter to the Editor: Electrifying Evening Provides Much-Needed Scholarships for CSM Students
Editor's Note: The following letter to the editor has been provided for publication by CSM Foundation Board Director/Gala Event Chair E. Rane Fra Editor: …
Answer: The College of Southern Maryland
Question: Where did Jeopardy! Contestant Get His Collegiate Start? As a homeschooled student, Craig Cornish, 23, wanted to prove himself academically while satisfying his curiosity …
CSM Meets, Exceeds Fundraising Goal during #GivingTuesday
Photo With Extended Caption College of Southern Maryland Interactive Media Coordinator Marika Taylor monitored social media as she engaged donors participating in the CSM Foundations …
CSM Seeks Community's Support of Student Success through #GivingTuesday
Online Giving Event Dec. 3 is Part of Global Holiday Tradition The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is joining thousands of nonprofits across the world …
Turkey Trotters Brave Bitter Cold for Good Cause
More Than $2,500 Raised for Cancer Research, Scholarships Braving the first bitter cold day of the season, more than 130 participants in the College of …
CSM Theatre Nominated for Awards at Theatre Festival
46th Regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Jan. 14-18 The College of Southern Maryland will send several representatives to the Kennedy Center American …
CSMs Electrifying Evening Raises $68,000 for Scholarships
Guests attending the College of Southern Marylands Electrifying Evening of the Arts and Sciences Gala, Oct. 19, experienced a charged atmosphere filled with music, dancing …
CSM Joins Zonta of Charles County RAVE Walk, Oct. 26
Event Raises Scholarship Funds for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault RAVE Walk. 8:30 a.m., Oct. 26. College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, Physical …
CSM Joins Zonta of Charles County RAVE Walk, Oct. 26
Event Raises Scholarship Funds for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault RAVE Walk. 8:30 a.m., Oct. 26. College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, Physical …
CSM Awards Scholarships for 2013-14
215 Students, 76 Scholarships, Southern Maryland Generosity The College of Southern Maryland celebrated the 2013-14 academic year scholarship awardees and donors on Sept. 12 during …