CSM Closes Sept. 5 – 7 in Observation of Labor Day Holiday
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces all CSM campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, to observe the Labor Day holiday. In addition, CSM’s …
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‘Getting Southern Maryland Back to Work’ Initiative Meets with Industry Leaders; Begins Addressing Employment Crisis Created by COVID-19
Southern Maryland industry leaders say a workforce trained in the essential skills of communication, customer service and office technology will be critical to their operational …
Six Months Into Pandemic: Southern Marylanders Find Stress Relief, Social Interaction and Fun with CSM’s Personal Enrichment Classes
As Southern Maryland enters into its sixth month of battling the coronavirus, it is hard to find someone whose stress and anxiety levels have not …
Indian Head’s Shekitia Walters Takes CSM’s National External Diploma Program to Earn High School Diploma During Pandemic
Credits Her CSM Advisor, ‘I Try to Model Her All the Time Now’ Shekitia Walters decided this was the year she was going to change …
CSM and SMCM Kick Off Virtual Voter Education Series on International Democracy Day Sept. 15 with Inauguration of the Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) are partnering to kick off a five-part leadership and voter education series …
Golf Classic, National Voter Registration Day and Grants Seminar Mark a Busy September at CSM
CSM Closed for Labor Day. Sept 5 – 7. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses, will be closed Sept. 5-7 for the Labor Day holiday. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/ Transfer …
CSM Hosts Virtual ‘Meet-and-Greet’ Aug. 20
Join the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) team Thursday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m. for Meet CSM, a virtual meet-and-greet. Attendees will hear from CSM …
Maryland Community Colleges Rank Third in the Nation; CSM Ranks Third Best in State and 51st in U.S.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) received top national and regional ratings from personal finance gurus WalletHub for providing students with affordable and accessible education …
CSM Foundation’s 29th Golf Classic Tournament Will be in Full Swing, with a Twist, this Fall
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation’s Golf Classic returns to Swan Point Country Club in Issue this fall with a twist. To ensure physical …
Nonprofit Institute at CSM Celebrates National Nonprofit Day; Announces 15th Annual Grants Training Seminar Transitions to Webinar Sept. 25
The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognizes National Nonprofit Day today by announcing it will transition its annual grant seminar …
HVAC Donation to Give CSM Students Hands-On Experience When All Trade Classes Resume This Fall
The Mote Management Company, of La Plata, recently donated a roof-top heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit that will give College of Southern Maryland …
CSM’s Amaya Yancey Wins NJCAAE NBA2K Tournament
Former CSM women’s basketball student-athlete Amaya Yancey has another award to add to her trophy case for her time at the College of Southern Maryland …
CSM’s Athletics Team Announces ‘Return to Play’ Plan; Remains Flexible for Fall to Prepare for Spring
Adhering to the recommendations from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the College of Southern …
The National Endowment for the Humanities Awards CSM’s Southern Maryland Studies Center $25,500 to Transcribe Local History
The Southern Maryland Studies Center (SMSC) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) received $25,500 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support …
American Red Cross Will Distribute Storm Cleanup Kits from CSM’s Leonardtown Campus Parking Lot August 11-12
The American Red Cross is supporting St. Mary’s County residents affected by Tropical Storm Isaias by distributing free cleanup kits Tuesday, Aug. 11 and Wednesday, …
CSM Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Pamela Mitchell Earns Professional Development Award from Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Pamela Mitchell, of La Plata, has been selected for the 2020 Maurice Erly Professional Development Award. …
Family Honors CSM Nursing Student Jaycee Lynn Vermillion with Memorial Scholarship
The family of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing student Jaycee Lynn Vermillion, of Nanjemoy, has established a memorial scholarship fund in their daughter’s name …
Broad Horizons and Bright Futures: CSM Secures 126 Transfer Agreements with 52 Universities for Their Students Pursuing Four-Year Degrees
When the fall semester at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) begins later this month, CSM students who want to further their education will have …
CSM is Positioned to Award in Excess of $9 Million in Financial Aid in 2020; Commits to Help Students Complete Their Education
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is positioned to award in excess of $9 million in financial assistance in 2020 to students through a mix …
Arts are Alive at CSM: Fine Art Instructors Take Creativity to New Levels for Online Art, Music, Theater, Dance and Digital Media Classes
Embracing the adage “the show must go on,” the Fine Arts instructors at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have come up with creative ways …
CSM Leonardtown Campus to Remain Closed Wednesday, Aug. 5; All Other CSM Campuses Will Open as Scheduled
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Leonardtown Campus will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 5 due to unsafe travels conditions throughout St. Mary’s County caused …
CSM Closes Campuses Tuesday, Aug. 4, Due to Weather
Due to weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaias, CSM will close its campuses today, Tuesday, Aug. 4. All student services, including admissions, advising, counseling, …
CSM Delays Opening of Campuses on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Anticipation of Weather Conditions
Due to anticipated weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaias, CSM will delay opening of its campuses until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Visit http://ready.csmd.edu/emergency.html for …
Wynne Briscoe is Named Southern Maryland Regional Director of Small Business Development Center at CSM
The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that Wynne Briscoe has been appointed director for the Southern …
Ceremony Brings Students Together Virtually to Celebrate CSM’s 2019-2020 Athletes
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) held its Athletics Banquet virtually last month to recognize student-athletes and their accomplishments during the 2019-20 school year. Coaches, …
CSM’s August Calendar: Learn How to Dual Enroll, Register for Class, Transfer, or Participate in a Blood Drive at the Prince Frederick Campus
Dual Enrollment Information Session 5 – 7 p.m., Aug. 3. Zoom. CSM designed virtual sessions that will provide information to parents and their high school …
CSM’s Grants Provide Tuition Support and More to Students Pursuing Essential, In Demand STEM and Cybersecurity Jobs
STEM jobs – in science, technology, engineering and math – are still among the most in demand in today’s ever-changing job market and despite the …
Two CSM Students Earn Distinction as 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars
Two College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students have been named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. CSM students Kia …
Power and Online Services Restored: However, La Plata Campus Remains Closed for Remainder of the Day
Update 12:18 p.m. Power has been restored to CSM’s La Plata Campus; however, the campus will remain closed for all pre-scheduled activities today and resume …
CSM La Plata Campus Closes Today Due to Power Outages Caused by Overnight Storms
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus is closed today, July 22, due to power outages caused by last night storms. CSM remains …
With Unemployment Numbers Rising, CSM Invites Community to Attend a Virtual Open House for Continuing Education/Workforce Development
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host a Virtual Open House July 29 at 5 p.m. for the community to learn about the numerous …
Board of Trustees Issues Statement Confirming CSM’s Commitment to Building Culture of Equity, Condemning Injustice in all Forms
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Board of Trustees issued a statement today confirming its commitment to building a culture of equity and condemning injustice …
CSM to Host Red Cross Blood Drive August 25
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will again partner with the American Red Cross this summer to sponsor a third blood drive at its Prince …
Seven CSM Student-Athletes Make NJCAA All-Academic Teams
Seven student-athletes from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) were named to the 2019-20 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic Teams for maintaining a …
Governor Hogan Appoints Cordelia Postell of Charles County to CSM Board of Trustees
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appointed Charles County resident Cordelia Postell to serve CSM as trustee, effective 2020 through 2025. Postell is an accomplished educator and …
‘[Students] Inspire Me … How They Find a Way to Achieve Their Goals with Grace’ – CSM President Talks with Southern Maryland Woman Magazine
The following article is reprinted in its entirety with permission from the July 2 edition of Southern Maryland Woman Magazine, in which College of Southern …
CSM and Tri-County Council Partner to Launch ‘Getting Southern Maryland Back to Work’ Initiative in Response to COVID-19 and Rising Unemployment Numbers
Town Hall Meetings with Region’s Businesses Underway The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) announce a new regional …
‘Humans of Calvert County’ Facebook Page Features CSM Registrar Sharing Powerful Message about Community Colleges – and CSM
The following post is reprinted in its entirety, with permission, from the Humans of Calvert County Facebook page. The Humans of Calvert County is modeled …
Governor Larry Hogan Appoints Kenneth Abell of St. Mary’s County To CSM Board of Trustees
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appointed Kenneth Abell of St. Mary’s County to serve the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as trustee, effective July 1, 2020 …
Governor Hogan Appoints Christy Lombardi of Calvert County to CSM Board of Trustees
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appointed College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alumna Christy Lombardi of Calvert County to serve CSM as trustee, effective May 13, 2020 …
CSM Opens Campuses for Limited Services July 7 with Heightened Health and Safety Measures in Place
College Moves from Remote Operations to Restricted Operations The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it will move to Phase 2 of its ‘Return to …
CSM Closes in Observance of Independence Day
In observance of Independence Day, all College of Southern Maryland remote operations will be closed July 3-4. Access to online services, including registration, remains available …
Virtual Chautauqua, Class Registration Workshops and Transfer Thursdays Mark a Busy July at CSM
CSM Closed for July 4 Holiday. July 3 – July 4. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses, will be closed July 3- 4 for the Independence Day holiday. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/ Transfer Thursdays. 11 …
As a Pioneer of Distance Learning, CSM Continues 20-Year Tradition of Offering Flexible Online Choices this Fall Semester
CSM Announces Plans for Fall Semester, Registration Workshops are Underway Class registration for the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is open for the fall semester, …
Governor Hogan Appoints Jose M. Gonzalez of Charles County to CSM Board of Trustees
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appointed Jose M. Gonzalez of Charles County to serve the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as trustee, effective July 1, 2020 …
CSM Trustees Approve FY21 Budget, Freeze Tuition, Waive Online Fees
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its June 18 meeting approved the college’s Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget of $60,556,232, which reflects …
CSM Board of Trustees Appoints Jay Webster as Board Chair; Shawn Coates as Vice Chair; and Welcomes New Members
The College of Southern Maryland Board (CSM) of Trustees at its June 18 meeting appointed Jay W. Webster of Calvert County as the board’s chair, …
Buzzworthy: CSM Celebrates National Pollinator Week, Earns Recertification as a Bee Campus
Bee City USA® renewed the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Bee Campus USA certification following a rigorous application process, and just in time for National …
CSM’s Southern Maryland Studies Center Seeks Citizen Contributors to Share Real-Time Observations of Current Events
The Southern Maryland Studies Center (SMSC) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) seeks contributions from the community in order to capture and record real-time …
CSM is Awarded 36 Grants Totaling $6.7 Million to Support Students and the Community in Fiscal Year 2020
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was awarded 36 grants totaling $6.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. A large portion of the monies arrived …