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 …
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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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
‘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 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 …
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 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. …
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 Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 38 Nursing Graduates
During the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) nursing recognition ceremony Jan. 17, as part of the college’s 20th Winter Commencement, 38 associate degree nursing candidates …
Former CSM Soccer Player Represents United States in International Tournament
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) former soccer player and ’18 Alumnus Max Bode has yet another milestone to add to his many accomplishments – he …
As Spring Semester Kicks Off At CSM, 100 Students Impacted by Government Shutdown Receive Tuition Support
Nearly 6,000 students converge onto the campuses of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) the week of January 22 as the 2019 spring semester gets …
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, …
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 …
Adult Students From Across Southern Maryland Earn High School Diplomas
The New Year holds endless possibilities for more than 50 students who recently graduated from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Adult Education Program with …
CSM Recognizes 52 Students for Completing Continuing Education and Workforce Development Healthcare Programs
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) forged a new tradition in December when it held its first recognition and pinning ceremony for students completing their …
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, …
‘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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Student Athlete Sierra Walker Runs Her Way into CSM History Books
CSM Athlete Profile – Meet Sierra Walker Long before she became the sole runner of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Cross Country Team, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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 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 Charles County Children’s Aid Society ‘Stuff a Backpack’ Event for 6th Year
The College of Southern Maryland recently hosted nearly 75 area volunteers who lined up to help the Charles County Children’s Aid Society stuff and distribute …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
‘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 Leonardtown Wellness and Aquatic Center to Close for Maintenance, Aug. 25-Sept. 3
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces its Wellness and Aquatics Center in Building D at the Leonardtown Campus will be closing for one week …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Poetry, Art Collaboration Brings Arts Together In Southern Maryland
The reception for Visions of Verses — a show celebrating both written and physical art and the inspiration behind them — was attended by more …
CSM Employees’ Pitches Were Hits at Contest of Ideas
‘Shark Tank’-style Event Allowed Staff Chance to Suggest Improvements to College Jackie Koerbel and Sheila Levings both admitted they were nervous before they …
CSM Hires Killion to Coach Cross Country
‘To Not Give 100 Percent Is to Waste [Your] Gift’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has hired Ken Killion of Fort Washington as the …
CSM Baseball Enjoys Mid-Season Winning Streak
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Baseball team, 11-10, has been on a mid-season nine-game winning streak, as the Hawks turned around their tentative start. …