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CSM Conference Educates Future Educators
Close to 325 Consider ‘Enormously Complex’ Issues Involved in Today’s Schools The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) Conference was …
16 CSM Students Meet with State Elected Officials to Advocate for Community Colleges
The 2018 Student Advocacy Day for Maryland Community Colleges brought student contingencies to Annapolis on February 7, including students from the College of Southern Maryland …
CSM Robotics Team Builds on Legacy of Success
Talons Qualify for VEX U World Championship for Fifth Consecutive Year For the fifth consecutive year, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons robotics team …
CSM Engineering Club Given Glimpse of Work Possibilities
Students visit NAVAIR, NASA to Learn About Engineer Roles Members of the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Engineering Club from the La Plata Campus …
CSM Honors ‘Ms. Bev’ for Excellence
Annual Faculty Excellence Award for Adjunct Faculty Goes to Beverly Dearstine-Russell Beverly Dearstine-Russell of Clements believes in the value of grit and persistence when pursuing …
CSM Hires Steve Campbell as Head Coach of Men’s Lacrosse
‘I Am Excited About the Future of CSM Lacrosse’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has hired Steve Campbell of Prince Frederick as the …
Duron Named Head Coach for Women’s Soccer at CSM
‘Soccer is More Than a Game to Me; It’s a Passion’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomes Nina Duron of Stafford, Virginia, as new …
‘When Words Sing, They Get Deeper Under the Skin’
CSM’s Spring Connections Literary Series Starts With Poet Fleda Brown, March 2 A reading by former Poet Laureate of Delaware Fleda Brown will kick off …
CSM Events in March
CSM Scholarship Finder Opens for 2018-2019 Academic Year. March 1. College of Southern Maryland students who plan to apply for scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic …
CSM Holds Dual Enrollment Nights Feb. 12, 13, 15
‘The Best Thing I Can Be Doing For My Future and Career’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers dual enrollment, a program that …
Nursing Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available
During the College of Southern Maryland’s nursing recognition ceremony held on Jan. 18 as part of winter commencement activities, 49 associate degree nursing candidates were …
CSM Winter Commencement Photos Now Available
College Honors 709 Candidates, Receiving 565 Associate Degrees, 481 Certificates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 709 candidates for degrees and certificates during its …
CSM Celebrates 19th Winter Commencement
College Honors 709 Candidates, Receiving 565 Associate Degrees, 481 Certificates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 709 candidates for degrees and certificates during its …
CSM’s 2018 Winter Commencement Candidates for Graduation
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 709 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 19th Winter Commencement held Jan. 18 at the college’s La …
CSM Graduate Alondra Lopez-Perez Overcomes Challenges in Quest for Medical Career
Alondra Lopez-Perez, 20, of Lexington Park has had her share of challenges in the past several years. She grew up in Puerto Rico, but at …
CSM Graduate Michael Miranda is Driven by the Numbers
It’s mostly about the numbers for Michael Miranda, 18, of Owings. Miranda is set to graduate from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) on Jan. …
CSM Graduate Alexis Kubala Completes Degree Despite Multiple Challenges
Alexis Kubala, 21, of Port Tobacco is graduating Jan. 18 from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) with an associate’s degree in general studies, with …
CSM Graduate Simon French Learns It Is Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dream
Simon French, 28, of Port Republic graduates from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) on Jan. 18 with an appreciation for the opportunities open to …
CSM Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2017 Semester
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the fall semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM …
CSM La Plata Pool Maintenance Scheduled
The College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus’ pool is closed for maintenance and it’s anticipated that it will resume normal operating hours on Friday, …
CSM Veterans Organization Grants Christmas Wishes For Nine Children
Representatives of the College of Southern Maryland Student Veterans Organization, from left, Kevin Steinberger, Vice President Will Johnson-Brooks and President Jeremy Foster, accept a certificate …
CSM Announces Keynote Speaker for 19th Winter Commencement Jan. 18
Ashley Johnson, Technical Director of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, to speak The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) …
CSM Engineering Club Donates to Toys for Tots
College of Southern Maryland’s Engineering Club representatives drop off donations that club members collected for Toys for Tots, including, from left next to tree, Kyle …
Calvert Chamber Makes $1,500 Scholarship Donation to College of Southern Maryland
Members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce donated $1,500 for scholarships to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation during the college’s record-breaking Giving Tuesday …
January Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Reopens After Winter Break. Jan. 2. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. All CSM Campuses will reopen for regular operations Jan. 2 after …
CSM Students, Faculty, Staff Spread Holiday Cheer for Angel Tree Families, Toys for Tots
Leonardtown Student Association Continues Christmas Caring Program College of Southern Maryland students, faculty and staff helped wrap the scores of gifts donated for eight families …
Connections Literary Series Features Poet Laureate of Virginia Tim Seibles Reading from His Works
Tim Seibles, Poet Laureate of Virginia, visited the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus Nov. 10 as part of CSM’s Connections Literary Series. To …
St. Mary’s Commissioner Speaks on Connections among Veterans at CSM Veteran’s Salute
St. Mary’s County Commissioner John O’Connor shared stories from his more than seven years in the U.S. Army during the College of Southern Maryland’s annual …
Connections Literary Magazine Features Local Prose, Poetry, Photography
25 Contributors Provide Insight, Readings During Literary Event The Fall 2017 Literary Magazine of the College of Southern Maryland, “Connections,” features the poetry, prose and …
Leonardtown Rotary Creates Scholarship at CSM for First Responders
The Leonardtown Rotary Club, Paddle for Heroes Committee, presented $1,000 to Dr. Tracy Harris, vice president and dean of the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown …
Record-Breaking #GivingTuesday at CSM
366 Donors Give $119,673 During Annual Event The generosity that is a hallmark of this community helped the College of Southern Maryland Foundation raise nearly …
CSM Children’s Learning Center Follows Thanksgiving With Giving
Students at the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) are learning about giving. The CLC staff and parents …
Message to Scholarship Recipient Remy Jones, ‘Don’t Stop Until You Get There’
After Remy Jones, 25, of Prince Frederick graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from University of Maryland Eastern Shore, she determined that nursing was …
Work Ethic Pays Off For This Scholarship Awardee; Allison Mattera, ‘I’m very thankful’
Allison Mattera, 18, of Huntingtown crams more into her day than most. She is a full-time student at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), where …
December Events at CSM
Calendar Connections Literary Magazine Publication Reading. 7:30 p.m. Dec 1. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center of Business and Industry (BI Building), Dr. …
CSM Scholarships Support Dancer’s Dream
Deadline for Spring Semester Scholarship Applications, Nov. 15 Jaia Parker, 19, of Lusby has been dancing as long as she can remember. “It’s in …
CSM Hosts First GED Graduating Class at Prince Frederick Campus
18 Students Received Maryland High School Diplomas Families and friends gathered at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Prince Frederick Campus Oct. 26 to recognize …
CSM Women’s Soccer Team ‘Battled Incredibly Hard,’ Coach Says
Lady Hawks Finish Season With 3-6-1 Record The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Soccer Team ended their 2017-18 regular season (3-6-1) with three …
CSM Honors Scholarship Recipients, Donors at Reception
‘There are so many hopes and dreams in this room. It’s just magical’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated scholarship donors and recipients at …
CSM Foundation Prepares for Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28
24-Hour Online Giving Event is Set to Build College’s Scholarship Funds The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) knows first-hand the generosity that thrives within …
CSM Men’s Basketball Team Plots Repeat Shot at Nationals
‘We Understand What it Takes to Get There,’ Coach Says The goal for the upcoming season is simple. “Win the Region XX Tournament and advance …
CSM Women’s Basketball Team Shooting For Excellence On and Off Court
‘This Team Has the Talent to do Great Things,’ Coach Says The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Basketball Team is heading into its 2017-18 …
CSM President Talks Innovation, Impact with Comcast’s Yolanda Vazquez
College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy and Comcast’s Yolanda Vazquez talked recently about the Velocity Center to be located in Indian Head as …
November Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Ragtime.” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9; 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, and 10; 2 p.m. Nov. 11. College of …
CSM Students Present Findings at Statewide Communication Conference
Prince Frederick Campus Hosted Professional Conference for Communicators College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students and professors presented their work to communication professionals and educators from …
CSM Announces Dean’s List for Summer Semester
The College of Southern Maryland has released its dean’s list for the summer semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are …
CSM Team Describes Career Options to Technology Academy Students
Presentation Given to IT, Cybersecurity and Health Care Students The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) helped scores of Calvert Career and Technology Academy students …
Performance About Gender Roles Starts CSM Cause Theatre Series
Know Your Role’ Set for Oct. 12-14 Three plays to be presented this season by College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Cause Theatre — a theater …
CSM Named As 1 of 150 Top U.S. Community Colleges Eligible to Compete for $1-Million Aspen Prize
Prize for Community College Excellence Recognizes Outstanding Achievements That Result in Community College Student Success The College of Southern Maryland has been named today as …
Community Foundation of Southern Maryland Awards $6,700 to Support College of Southern Maryland Scholarships
Donors Designate Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship, Peter Cangelosi Memorial Scholarship, Opportunity Fund Award The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland has recently presented …
Informing Future Education Students of Local Options at CSM Open House, Oct. 19
Are you a high school or college student thinking of pursuing a career in teaching? The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has scheduled an event …
Trivett Named Women’s Lacrosse Coach at CSM
Middle School PE Teacher Served as College’s Assistant Coach for Last Two Years The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has named Brooke Trivett of …
CSM Foundation Stretches Impact Campaign for A Greater Impact on Students
Foundation Shatters Goal, Challenges Community to Make A $12-Million Impact as College Prepares for 60th Anniversary The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is seeking to …
Instant College Admission Possible at CSM Transfer Fairs
Fifteen Colleges Prepared to Admit On the Spot at Three Events The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host three transfer fairs this month —Sept. …
CSM’s New President Shares First-Year Experience With Fall Semester Freshmen
The first week of fall semester is the beginning of a first-year experience for thousands of freshmen arriving on College of Southern Maryland’s campuses, and …
CSM Hires Dr. Carmen Phelps as Diversity Executive Director
Phelps Says, ‘We’re All in This Together’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomes Dr. Carmen Phelps as its new executive director of Institutional …
September Events at CSM
Calendar CSM Closed for Labor Day. Sept. 2-4, College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. CSM will be closed for Labor Day. Visit http://www.csmd.edu/calendar/. CSM …
CSM Foundation Prepares for 26th Golf Classic to Benefit Students
Event Includes Sip & Swing, ‘A Ton of Fun’ The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation invites area golfers and CSM supporters to participate …
CSM Signs 10 Players to Women’s Basketball Team
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has signed 10 players to the women’s basketball team for the 2017-18 season. They include Madison Jones, forward/center (Theodore …
CSM Signs Five Players to Women’s Softball Team for 2018 Season
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) signed five players June 21 to the 2018 Women’s Softball team. They are Alyssa Case, pitcher/infielder/outfielder (Bishop McNamara High …
CSM Awards Students for Leadership, Involvement
Cassandra C. Bertele receives President’s Cup, Kelly Hobbs receives Vice President’s Cup The College of Southern Maryland recognized students for their leadership, involvement in the …
CSM Sets Tuition for Fall 2017 | Budget Supports Operations of CTET Building, Community Mediation Center
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees set tuition at its May 18 board meeting for the upcoming academic year, with a 1.6 percent …
CSM Graduates: Charles Thompson Jr. Finishes CSM with Wealth of Experience
Charles Thompson Jr., 21, of Bryans Road graduated from the College of Southern Maryland with an associate degree in general studies; however Thompson neither processed …
CSM Graduates: Presidential Scholar Dominique Mitchell Hopes to be Teacher, Advocate for Those with Special Needs
Dominique Mitchell, 20, of Lusby is graduating with highest honors from CSM, with an associate degree in teaching. She is also a Presidential Scholar, an …
CSM Graduate: Carrie Lovejoy Works to Change Careers, Plans to Teach English
Carrie Lovejoy, 40, of Newburg graduates with highest honors, earning an associate degree in general studies. Lovejoy is a career-changer. After working for more than …
CSM Spring Graduate: Engineering Student Wen Xing Lin Aims to Continue Work in Robotics
CSM graduate Wen Xing Lin demonstrates a machine created by himself and two other CSM students, George Jenkins and Edward Gesser III, to U.S. Congressman …
CSM Spring Graduate: Amanda Mason, Wife of Disabled Vet, Celebrates Chance to Pursue Dream
Amanda Mason, 33, of Lexington Park had always wanted to go to nursing school. When her husband, who was in the Navy, was stationed at …
CSM Spring Graduates: Taylor Hall, A Former Dual-Enrolled Student, Homecoming Queen, Football Team Kicker, Stays on to Graduate from CSM
Taylor Hall, 19, of Hollywood started as a dual-enrolled student at CSM during 10th grade while attending Leonardtown High School. Remaining very active at her …
CSM Spring Graduates: Brother, Sister Nicholas and Christina Combs Share Spring 2017 Commencement
Oldest of Seven Works Toward Becoming a History Professor For home-schooled Nicholas Combs, 22, of Chaptico, attending the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was life-changing. …
CSM Observes 58th Spring Commencement | College Awards 912 Degrees, Certificates to Spring Class of 2017
The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 601 candidates for 912 degrees and certificates during its 58th spring commencement ceremony held May 18 at the La …
Stories and More on CSM’s Commencement Spring 2017
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CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried to be Keynote Speaker at Spring Graduation, May 18
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 58th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony May 18 at the La …
CSM Celebrates Start of CE Building Renovation
Building to Include 45,000 Square Feet of Learning Space to La Plata Campus The College of Southern Maryland celebrated the start of construction to renovate …