CSM’s Small Business Development Consultant Wynne Briscoe Earns Maryland State Star Award
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM)’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has yet another star on its team – a Maryland State Star, to be …
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Hawk Soccer Coaches to Host Soccer Goalkeeper Clinic Aug. 12-15
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) soccer coaches are hosting a soccer clinic for area goalkeepers who are ages 13 to 19 years old and …
August Ramps Up with Golf Classic, Center for Health Sciences Groundbreaking, Warm Welcomes to CSM’s Students and Families
CSM Observes Code Green Fridays. Fridays through Aug. 9. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. In an effort to decrease energy costs during the …
Six CSM Adult Education Learners Earn Certificates in Hospitality from the American Hotel and Lodging Association
Six English language learners at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently completed civic and language classes that included earning pins and certificates in Guest …
CSM’s Center for Transportation Remains Ready As National Demand for CDL Drivers Continues in the Face of Impending New Federal Regulations
The need for truck drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) in Southern Maryland and beyond is loud and clear at the College of Southern Maryland …
14th Annual Free Grant Training Seminar Set for Sept. 12
The 14th Annual Free Grant Training Seminar at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus Sept. 12 will offer expert tips in how …
Seven CSM Student Athletes Achieve Grades Earning Them NJCAA All-Academic Teams Distinction
Seven College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student athletes recently earned the distinction of being named to the 2018-19 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic …
Top Speeches Earn CSM Students $500 Scholarships
Two College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students took home CSM Foundation scholarships after winning top scores at CSM’s annual public speaking competition. Thomas D. Lambert, …
CSM Brick Ceremony Pays Tribute at Prince Frederick Campus to Those Who Leave Lasting Impressions
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation members paused June 25 to recognize eight individuals who have made lasting impressions on the CSM community during the …
Greater Waldorf Jaycees, CSM Foundation Award Scholarships to 26 Charles County Students
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation and the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation recently joined to award 14 scholarships to Charles County students starting at …
‘We Are a Better Institution Because of Our Students;’ CSM Recognizes Graduates for Academic Excellence
Several College of Southern Maryland (CSM) graduates and the Spring 2019 Faculty Excellence Award recipient were recognized for their achievements during the college’s recent annual …
Maryland Department of Labor Designates College of Southern Maryland as Provider of Charles County Adult Education Program Effective July 1
The Maryland Department of Labor (Labor) has designated the College of Southern Maryland to be the provider for Adult Education in Charles County, effective July …
Chautauqua 2019: Making Waves
Charles County’s Matthew Henson is Among 3 Notable Figures to be Portrayed on CSM Stage July 9-11 Matthew Henson, the namesake of one of Charles …
CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus Student Association Celebrates Art in All Forms
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrates art in all its forms. In this spirit, the CSM Prince Frederick Campus Student Association recently sponsored its …
18 Holes, 18 Years: Marrick Homes Again Sponsors CSM Foundation’s Golf Classic, Aug. 15, to Benefit CSM Students
Deadline is Aug. 2 for Golf, Sip & Swing Registrations The College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s Golf Classic returns to Swan Point Country Club in …
CSM Closes July 4-5 in Observance of Independence Day
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 4-5, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. CSM’s St. Charles Children’s …
CSM Trustees Re-Appoint Ted Harwood as Board Chair; Appoint Jay Webster as Vice Chair
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its June 20 meeting re-appointed Theodore L. Harwood of St. Mary’s County as the board’s chair, …
CSM Trustees Approve FY20 Budget, Set Tuition
In-County Tuition Rates to Increase by 2.7% The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its June 20 meeting approved the college’s Fiscal Year …
CSM Establishes Creative Writing Award for Students in Honor of Professor Emeritus Wayne Karlin
Veteran, Author, Connections Co-Creator, Karlin models idea ‘we have an obligation to leave this world better than we found it’ The College of Southern Maryland …
Kids’ & Teen College Offers Summer Experiences That Go Beyond Expectations
CSM’s New Summer Flight Academy Encourages Students to Soar Kids’ and Teen College at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues with its tradition of …
Kids’ and Teen College, Chautauqua, Summer Flight Academy are Just a Few of the Happenings at CSM this July
CSM Observes Code Green Fridays. Fridays through Aug. 9, College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. In an effort to decrease energy costs during the …
Students Explore ‘Second Chances’ During CSM’s Social Justice Day
Students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) spent several weeks this spring exploring the theme of “Second Chances,” with a focus at various times …
CSM Student Government Association Honors Students For Being Wizards at Success
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized several students for their service to the community and positive impact on all students during a Harry Potter-themed …
CSM Medical Lab Technology Program Achieves Highest National Accreditation Award
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program has received its first national continuing accreditation award from the National Accrediting Agency for …
St. Mary’s County Commissioners Recognize Commission for Women, Jane Hale Sypher Scholarship at CSM
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County presented $4,450 on behalf of the Commission for Women on May 21 to the College of Southern Maryland to …
CSM Construction Management Students join CSM Faculty and Staff to Help Family During National Rebuilding Day
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) construction management students recently had the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real-world need. More than …
First Allied Health Recognition Event Celebrates CSM Graduates
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) held an inaugural recognition ceremony to applaud its Allied Health students achieving degrees and certificates during its 2019 Spring …
CSM’s La Plata Aquatic Center To Be Closed Sunday, June 9
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) La Plata Campus Aquatic Center will close Sunday, June 9, due to limited staffing. The one-day closure impacts the …
Multiple Efforts at Each Campus Lead to Recognition of CSM’s Green Practices
College Wins Alliance for Workplace Excellence EcoLeadership Award The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been recognized for its commitment to green practices with a …
CSM Announces Spring Session Dean’s List
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the spring session. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM …
CSM Honors Its Student Athletes at 2019 Banquet
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) rounded out the spring semester by celebrating the 2018-2019 accomplishments of its student athletes at the college’s annual athletic …
CSM Nursing Recognition Ceremony Celebrates 54 Nursing Graduates
Included among the many ceremonies connected to the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 60th Spring Commencement this May was a traditional nurse pinning recognition held …
CSM to Close for Memorial Day Weekend, Observe Early Friday Closings During Summer
In observance of Memorial Day, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will be closed Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. The college will resume …
CSM Commemorates 60th Spring Commencement with 522 Candidates Receiving 546 Degrees, 244 Certificates
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 522 candidates for 546 associate degrees and 244 certificates during its 60th spring commencement ceremonies May 17 at …
CSM’s Professor Dr. Richard Siciliano Talks on Expectations During Keynote Address at 60th Spring Commencement
The following remarks were offered by College of Southern Maryland Professor, Dr. Richard Siciliano, during the keynote address of the 60th spring commencement on May …
CSM Faculty Senate President Dr. Sarah E. Merranko Talks on ‘Teachable Moments’
The following remarks were provided by Dr. Sarah E. Merranko, president of the Faculty Senate at the College of Southern Maryland on May 17, during …
June Arrives With Kids’ & Teen College, Brick Dedication Ceremony and Code Green Fridays at CSM
CSM Observes Code Green Fridays. May 24-Aug. 9, College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. In an effort to decrease energy costs during the summer …
Area Lacrosse Players Invited to a Day of Play and Tours at CSM June 15
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) athletic program is seeking men lacrosse players who are interested in taking their skills to the next level. The …
Hawks Take Region XX Title, Head to Indiana to Make Second Straight National Championship Appearance
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Hawks golf team captured its second consecutive Region XX Tournament title over the May 4-5 weekend. With this victory, …
College of Southern Maryland Joins Achieving the Dream National Network with Focus To Strengthen Student Success
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) today announced that it has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a network of more than 220 colleges in 43 states dedicated to …
CSM’s Talons Crush the World VEX U Competition, Rank 11th in World
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons arrived at the VEX U World Robotics Championship in Louisville, Kentucky April 24 touting critical skills, well-made robots …
Samuel Dichter Earns $1,500 Scholarship from Calvert County Government, Plans to Attend CSM
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) President Dr. Maureen Murphy was on-hand to congratulate Leonardtown High School student Samuel Dichter when he was awarded a $1,500 …
CSM Announces Keynote Speaker for Spring Commencement May 17
CSM’s Longest Serving Professor Dr. Richard Siciliano to Address Graduates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 522 candidates receiving 790 certificates and degrees …
CSM’s Brick Ceremony Recognizes College’s and Community’s ‘True Champions’
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation recognized seven individuals who have special connections to the college and the St. Mary’s County community at an …
CSM Brings Home Second Consecutive MDJUCO Golf Championship
The College of Southern Maryland Hawks golf team won the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MDJUCO) Conference Golf Championship April 25 at Swan Point Golf …
CSM Ward Virts Series Takes Fresh Look at Classics with Free Jazz One Concert at Prince Frederick Campus, May 12
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosts the last of six free concerts in its 2018-2019 Ward Virts Concert Series at its Prince Frederick Campus …
Nine CSM Students Win Awards for Producing PSAs on Preventing Vehicle Theft
Nine College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students recently won accolades and prize money for producing public service announcements (PSAs) about preventing vehicle theft. The digital …
CSM, UMES Provide 2+3 Pathway for Students To Pursue Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) have partnered to provide a dual degree program that will enable …
Authors, Poets, Photographers Featured in Spring ‘Connections’ Literary Magazine to Discuss Their Works May 3
The public is invited to meet the area’s most engaging and interesting authors, poets, photographers and artists as they read from, discuss and reflect on …
Weather Damage Leads to Cancellation of CSM’s Annual Renaissance Festival
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) regrets to announce that the college’s annual Renaissance Festival held at the La Plata Campus is canceled this year. …
Clean Up Activities, Guest Speakers and Farm-to-Table Exhibitors Highlight Earth Day at CSM
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined in the global initiative to celebrate Earth Day with a variety of activities across its campuses focused on …
ABC 7/WJLA News Features CSM Alums’ Success Stories After College Earns Second, Nearly $950K NSF Grant to Provide 96 Scholarships
ABC 7/WJLA Education Reporter Kellye Lynn recently put her ‘Education Spotlight’ on the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) after the college received a nearly $1 …
CSM Talons Are Going to World Championship Vex U Competition for Sixth Consecutive Year
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons, the college’s competitive robotics team, are packing their bags – and robots – to travel for the sixth …
A Magical, Musical Journey In Search of an Extraordinary Life Unfolds When CSM Presents “Pippin”
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presents all that comes with royalty, magic, romance and the search for contentment during its production of “Pippin” which …
May is Festive Time at CSM with Spring Commencement, Women in STEM, Concerts, Performances
CSM Main Stage Theater: “Pippin.” 7 p.m., May 3; 2 p.m., May 4-5. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA), Theater, …
La Plata Resident Zach Bowman to Lead CSM Men’s Soccer as Head Coach in 2019
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that CSM Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach Zach Bowman will lead the Hawks team as Head Coach in 2019. …
Doris Cammack-Spencer is Keynote Speaker at CSM’s ‘Day of Discovery’ for Southern Maryland’s Administrative Professionals
Administrative Professionals Week falls on the last week of April and has long been devoted to celebrating administrative professionals as the – too often – …
CSM Helps Local Girl Scout Troop Earn Robotic Badges
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Pre- Engineering Coordinator Jehnell Linkins took her show on the road Tuesday, April 2 to share her passion for Science, …
CSM Point Guard Freshman Amaya Yancey Makes NJCAA Division II Third Team All American team
Leads Nation in Assists Per Game The news just keeps getting better for the 2018-19 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Women’s Basketball team. Coming off …
National Board Recognizes CSM’s Pharmacy Technician Program for Preparing Students in Advances in Medication Safety, Patient Care and Rigorous Training Requirements
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Pharmacy Technician Program has been recognized by the nation’s leading certifying organization for pharmacy technicians as ready and prepared …
Sustaining the Momentum: Women in Leadership for the Next Decade
Symposium co-hosted by NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division and College of Southern Maryland Voices were heard, obstacles were identified and overcome, and a sense …
Maryland Flag Set to Half-Staff at CSM to honor Del. Michael E. Busch
In accordance with orders by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, the College of Southern Maryland has lowered the Maryland state flag at its campuses to half-staff …
CSM Alumna Dr. Syria Wesley is Keynote Speaker at CSM’s Annual Women in STEM Conference, May 3
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Alumna Dr. Syria Wesley will return to the La Plata Campus to offer the keynote speech at the college’s annual …
April 13 Visions of Verses Exhibition Hailed As Wonderful Collaboration Between CSM and Art Council
Artists Inspire Poetry at Reception Set for calvART Gallery Art inspires. A painting or a beautifully expressed idea or sculpture can cause even the most …
CSM’s Golf Team Set Sights on Another Trip to the National Championship
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Hawks golf team have begun their run at what they hope will land them another trip back to the …
CSM’s Faculty Excellence Lecture Series ‘Provocations’ Examines the Power of Art When Talking About Addiction, April 18
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) 2019 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series, “Provocations,” will examine the power that visual arts has to generate meaningful conversation about …
‘Try College for A Day’ Celebrates 17th Year of Introducing High School Students to CSM
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Disability Support Services (DSS) staff recently marked its 17th year inviting high school students to “Try College for a …
From Dvořák to Barbershop Quartets, From a Jazz Festival to ‘Pippin,’ A Variety of Musical Stylings and Concerts Fill the Air at CSM’s Campuses This Spring
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is moving into the second half of spring semester, with only weeks left until the 2019 spring commencement on …
CSM Appoints Dr. Mitchell A. Levy as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the appointment of Dr. Mitchell A. Levy as the associate vice president of the college’s Division of Academic …
More than 50 Local Employers to Participate in CSM’s Annual Tri-County Job and Career Fair April 9
Residents who are looking for a job, or are looking to change jobs, are encouraged to attend the 2019 Tri-County Job and Career Fair at …
Novelist Edna Troiano to Share the Amazing Life Story of Josiah Henson at CSM’s Connection Literary Series April 5
Since the recent release of her new book, “Uncle Tom’s Journey from Maryland to Canada,” which traces the life of Abolitionist Josiah Henson from his …
Student Success and Completion at Forefront of CSM’s Academic Innovations
CSM’s Guided Pathways, Accelerated Course Options, Faculty Advising, and Much More Support Student Learning and Completion Academic innovations at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) …
Becca Collins Begins First Season as Head Coach of CSM’s Women’s Softball
After serving as an assistant coach with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Softball program for three years, Becca Collins is back this season …
Jazz Fest, Job Fair, Open Houses, Connections with Edna Troiano and the Stage Production of Pippin Highlight a Busy April at CSM
Area Public School Jazz Band Clinic at CSM. 9 a.m., April 4-5. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA), 8730 Mitchell …
CSM’s Women’s Basketball Team Earns NJCAA Region XX Runner Up
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Women’s Basketball team finished runner-up to the champion Chesapeake College Skipjacks in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) …
CSM Hosts Kawai Piano Sale March 14-17
The College of Southern Maryland, in partnership with the Kawai Corporation, is hosting a public piano sale, noon to 5 p.m., March 17 at the …
The Legal Thriller ‘Hate Crime’ Comes to CSM’s Cause Theater March 14-16.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presents the legal thriller “Hate Crime” by Vincent L. Scarsella at its Cause Theater March 14-16. This suspenseful play, …
CSM Announces Spring Break Schedule
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close for spring break at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, and resume normal operating hours on …
CSM Honors Criminal Justice Instructor John Delabrer With Faculty Excellence Award
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored Criminal Justice Instructor John Delabrer, of Leonardtown, with the college’s 2018-2019 Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award. The award, which …
American Association of Community Colleges Appoints CSM Professor Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie to Faculty Advisory Board
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Humanities Coordinator Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie has been selected as one of 10 new members to serve the Faculty Advisory Council …
The Joint Will Be Jumping during CSM’s 16th Annual Jazz Festival, April 4-6
Three days with Clinics, Combos and Big Band Performances with Renowned Guest Artist The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 16th Annual Jazz Festival, April 4-6, …
Laughs, Memories and Accolades Are Lifted with Applause During CSM’s Employee Recognition Ceremony
Dr. Richard Siciliano Celebrates 50 Years at the College College of Southern Maryland (CSM) employees recently honored their fellow colleagues for achieving milestone work anniversaries …
National Reading Month Kicks Off at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center with Celebrity Reader Robert Rausch
Former Charles County Public School music educator and past president of the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) Robert Rausch helped to kick off National Reading …
Pianist Brian Ganz Comes to Prince Frederick March 10 as Part of Ward Virts Concert Series
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues its 2018-2019 Ward Virts Concert Series March 10 at its Prince Frederick Campus with a free performance by …
2019 Connections Literary Reading Series Kicks Off With Novelists Molly McCloskey and Krista Keyes March 8
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) opens its Connections Literary Series this spring in Leonardtown with readings from area novelists Molly McCloskey and Krista Keyes. …
CSM Hosts Night of Engineering Open House March 6
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host a ‘Night of Engineering’ March 6 at its La Plata Campus for prospective students who are considering …
140 Students Receive Assistance From CSM During Federal Government Shutdown
More than 140 College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who requested tuition relief or assistance during the nation’s longest federal government furlough received it, according …
Night of Engineering, Kids’ and Teen College Registration, Provocations and Pianist Brian Ganz Highlight March Events at CSM
CSM Changes Student Services Hours. Effective immediately, the hours for College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Student Services will be Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and …
CSM Professor’s First Book ‘Black Huntington: An Appalachian Story,’ Describes the African-American Experience in West Virginia
A new African-American history book by a College of Southern Maryland (CSM) professor will be released by the University of Illinois Press this spring. “Black …
CSM Hosts Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Feb. 21
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” Thursday, Feb. 21 with a goal of introducing area girls to …
CSM Designated a Military Friendly® School for Fifth Consecutive Year
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has, for the fifth consecutive year, been identified as a Military Friendly® post-secondary school for veterans and their spouses. …
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Helps CSM in Connecting Entrepreneurs with Interactive, Online, Resource Guide
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) plans to build a robust online, ‘how-to’ map for entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Southern Maryland thanks …
Flutist Dr. Keith Wright Will Perform in Leonardtown Feb. 23 as Part of Benny C. Morgan Concert Series
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues its 2018-2019 Benny C. Morgan Concert Series Feb. 23 with a free performance by flutist Dr. Keith Wright …
Grace and Rich Fuller Family Scholarship for the Trades Assists St. Mary’s County Residents Pursuing Skilled Trade Careers
Two St. Mary’s County families recently joined efforts to provide $10,000 to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation and establish the Grace and Rich …
CSM Receives $950K National Science Foundation Grant To Fund 96 STEM Scholarships
Nearly $1 Million Dedicated to STEM Scholarships and Support Services The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will provide 96 new scholarships to students attending CSM …
African-American Folk Tales: The Tails of Br’er Rabbit Premiers at CSM’s Fine Arts Theater, Feb. 14-16
The public is invited to enjoy the upcoming, and uplifting, production of “African-American Folk Tales: The Tails of Br’er Rabbit” showing Feb. 14-16 at the …
9th Annual Conference for Nonprofits, Feb. 21, to Focus on Innovation
Consider ‘New Ways of Solving Old Problems’ Innovation will be the focus of the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Ninth Annual Nonprofit Institute (NPI) Conference Feb. …
CSM Partners with Charles County Public Schools to Provide Reunification Site at La Plata Campus
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) have partnered to provide a reunification site for CCPS students, staff and their …
CSM Students Deliver Award-Winning Essays at Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Two College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Men of Excellence students were recognized for their award-winning essays on the Harlem Renaissance during the 15th annual Martin …
CSM Inducts 15 Nursing Students into Alpha Omega Honor Society
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) inducted 15 nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta …
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