2021 News Listing

CSM Announces Dean’s List for 2021 Fall Sessions

January 5, 2022

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2021 fall sessions. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring and summer sessions, full- and part-time students who have completed at least six credits during the semester and have earned a term grade point average of 3.5 or better will be included on the dean’s list. For more information about CSM, visit www.csmd.edu.

Update: CSM Closes Campuses and Cancels In-Person Classes Monday, Jan. 3 and Tuesday, Jan. 4

January 2, 2022

All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, and Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, due to impending inclement weather and potentially hazardous driving conditions.

NJCAA Names CSM Freshman Guard Rasheed Cooley Region 20 Division II Player of the Month

December 27, 2021

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 20 delivered great news to College of Southern Maryland (CSM) men's basketball freshman guard Rasheed Cooley Dec. 20 when it named him Region 20 Division II Player of the Month for the month of November 2021.

Southern Maryland Delivers More Than $157,000 to CSM Students’ Success During 2021 Giving Tuesday

December 24, 2021

The numbers are in, and they are pretty impressive. Community members joined College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alumni, faculty and staff to donate $157,551 during this year’s Giving Tuesday – a 24-hour event held Nov. 30. All monies raised during the fundraising campaign champion student success by supporting scholarships, athletics or the Hawk Feeder micro-pantries and Hawk Pantries.

CSM Closes for Winter Break Dec. 23 at 3 p.m.

December 23, 2021

All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will close Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. for Winter Break and reopen Jan. 3, 2022. Access to online services, including registration for credit and non-credit classes, remains available at www.csmd.edu.

CSM Students Race to Identify Cells in Nation’s First Ever ‘Cell Bowl’

December 21, 2021

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently competed in the first ever “Cell Bowl,” a competition that had students from across the country racing to identify different cells that they will encounter in their medical professions. CSM’s nine-member team achieved rankings as high as second in the nation before ultimately finishing at third place in the Eastern region.

CSM Welcomes New Faculty

December 20, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed several new faculty members this fall, all of whom have already made their mark on students and the campuses.

CSM Earns Top National Ranking in Seven Categories, Including #1 in Business Administration Degree Program

December 16, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has received top national rankings in a number of categories – including its degree and certificate programs in Business Administration, Administration and Management, IT and Systems Programs, and Accounting. CSM was also listed as one of Maryland’s top community colleges and overall online college. The research firm Intelligent.com based its findings on CSM’s flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost and reputation.

CSM Professor of Communications Dr. Sarah Merranko Earns Alan G. Penczek Service-Learning Faculty Award

December 15, 2021

The Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic (CCMA), a non-profit higher education membership association, has selected College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Faculty Senate President and Professor of Communications Dr. Sarah Merranko, as the community college winner of the Alan G. Penczek Service-Learning Faculty Award. The award is presented to a college faculty member for his/her excellence in integrating service-learning into the curriculum as well as for their impact on students and the greater community college community. Additionally, the CCMA award also acknowledges the recipient’s professional leadership and achievements.

First CSM Students Graduate from Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Leadership Academy, Earn State Recognition, Scholarships

December 14, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) marked Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. Public Service Day this month by recognizing the first graduates of CSM’s Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Leadership Academy. In addition, students gathered at the Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership to write holiday cards to the region’s veterans and donate food to CSM’s new walk-in Hawk Food Pantry.

Students, Faculty and Staff Celebrate Official Opening of CSM’s New Hawk Food Pantries

December 8, 2021

Excitement and gratitude were the emotions of the day on Dec. 7 when the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Student Life team joined students, faculty and staff to cut the ribbon and officially launch the new food pantry program at the college – aptly named ‘The CSM Hawk Pantry.’

Una Asociación Ganadora: CSM’s Small Business Development Center Helps Family Open Waldorf’s Newest Hispanic Grocery Store

December 6, 2021

Colorful pinatas. Fresh produce. Hard-to-find spices. Flavorful cheeses. These are some of the things you’re likely to find lining the shelves at La Tiendona, the region’s newest Hispanic grocery store. Behind the counter, you’ll also find the Salinas family, eager to help and setting a strong example of small business ownership in the community.

CSM Health Information Management Program Meets ‘Gold Standard’, Receives National Certification

December 1, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Health Information Management (HIM) Program has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM monitors the nation’s academic degree programs in health information management (HIM) and health informatics (HI) through arduous reviews of – and maintenance of – accreditation policies and processes.

December at CSM Kicks Off with Pathway and Registration Assistance; Finishes with Gifts for the Music Lover

November 28, 2021

CSM Closes for Holiday

November 24, 2021

All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will be closed Nov. 24 – 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Access to online services, including registration for credit and non-credit classes, remains available at www.csmd.edu.

CSM and Partners Accept International Award for CSM Velocity Center, Role in Economic Revitalization of Indian Head

November 21, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) role in the economic revitalization of the Town of Indian Head received national recognition when the CSM Velocity Center and related efforts to strengthen the region took home an award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

CSM History Professor Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie's Work is Featured in Scholarly Symposium About the First Thanksgiving

November 19, 2021

Thanksgiving is traditionally a holiday when Americans celebrate community, whether by hosting gatherings with family and friends or reflecting on the pilgrims and indigenous peoples who came together to share a meal 400 years ago. So, it makes sense that it’s a rich research area for CSM Professor of History and Humanities and Social Sciences Department Chair Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie, who sees herself as a historian of how communities develop, define themselves, and change over time.

CSM Celebrates 24 Graduates for Returning to School and Earning High School Diplomas During 2021 Fall Commencement

November 15, 2021

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) faculty and staff were joined by the friends and family of 24 Adult Education Program graduates Nov. 10 to celebrate the students for returning to school and earning their Maryland high school diplomas. The commencement festivities were held in person at the La Plata Campus.

CSM Alumna Chelsea Clute ’06 Takes the Helm as CSM Foundation Executive Director, Continues Family’s Lifetime Commitment to Education

November 13, 2021

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Alumna Chelsea (Brown) Clute ’06 is very busy these days getting ready to participate in her seventh CSM Giving Tuesday – a 24-hour, online giving event that will raise needed monies for CSM’s scholarships, athletic programs, and the college’s food pantries. Coming up on Nov. 30, this international day of giving has become CSM’s largest single-day fundraising event, garnering more than $675,000 in support over the last nine years. [See: CSM Begins Countdown for Nov. 30th Giving Tuesday Event; Asks for Community’s Continued Support.]

CSM Begins Countdown for November 30 Giving Tuesday Event; Asks for Community’s Continued Support

November 13, 2021

The countdown for the world’s biggest day of generosity has begun and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation is among the nonprofits readying for Giving Tuesday, a 24-hour, online giving event scheduled for Nov. 30. The international day of giving follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, to highlight a season and spirit of kindness that focuses on giving to others after three days fixated on consumerism.

Ward Virts Concert Series Features the David Detweiler Jazz Quartet Nov. 14

November 12, 2021

The public is invited to join College of Southern Maryland (CSM) faculty and students for an afternoon of jazz featuring the David Detweiler Quartet with Leon Anderson, Jr., Rodney Jordan, and Bill Peterson. CSM presents the quartet at the Ward Virts Concert Series this Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. during a free, virtually streamed two-hour concert.

CSM Salutes Our Nation's Veterans

November 11, 2021

College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy delivered the following remarks today at Leonardtown, Maryland's 46th Annual Veteran Day Parade and Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony.

CSM Faculty Earn National Recognition for Efforts to Partner with Cybersecurity Industry and Build Career Opportunities for Underrepresented Students

November 9, 2021

Innovative teaching methods and creating an atmosphere of excitement around a career in cybersecurity earned the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Cybersecurity faculty national recognition from the National Cyberwatch Center’s Innovations in Cybersecurity Education program. CSM’s faculty won Best Submission runner-up for their efforts to collaborate with government, industry and students to create a sustainable regional effort to strengthen cybersecurity workforce needs and broaden opportunities for students currently underrepresented in the cybersecurity workforce.

CSM Recognizes National STEM Day by Celebrating Students and Highlighting its STEM Guided Pathways

November 8, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrates its STEM students and programs today on National STEM Day – and every day – while continuing to grow a broad list of courses, certificates and stackable credentials to help students – and professionals – excel in high-demand STEM careers.

Connections Literary Series Features Irish Poet and Theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Nov. 10

November 6, 2021

The public is invited to join College of Southern Maryland (CSM) faculty and students to meet and hear from nationally acclaimed Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Nov. 10, 2021 as part of the college’s virtual Connection Literary Series.

CSM Earns Silver NCMPR Award for Marketing

November 5, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was recognized for its marketing efforts at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 Conference Oct. 25-27 in Long Branch, NJ. The college received a silver Medallion Award for Computer-Generated Illustration designed by Graphic Designer Darius Sanchez of the Marketing, Admissions, and Recruitment department.

Bricks Placed at CSM’s La Plata Campus Commemorate Loved Ones, Celebrate Colleagues

November 3, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation was joined by faculty and staff Oct. 26, to reveal 31 engraved bricks laid in remembrance of loved ones, and in celebration of colleagues and friends of the CSM community who serve as the college’s champions. The bricks were installed along the walkways surrounding the James C. Mitchell Center for Health Technology at the La Plata Campus. Purchased through the CSM Foundation, proceeds from the sale of the bricks go toward the student success fund.

CSM Campuses Close Early Due to Severe Weather

October 29, 2021

All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close early today, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 due to ongoing inclement weather and potential hazardous driving conditions. The Prince Frederick Campus is closed now [10:45 a.m.]. The La Plata, Leonardtown, and Hughesville campuses will close at 2 p.m.

We're Growing! CSM and Farming 4 Hunger Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Demonstration Garden at Prince Frederick Campus

October 29, 2021

When Farming 4 Hunger broke ground on a garden on the front lawn of the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick campus in July, the goal wasn’t just to help feed the hungry.

November at CSM Offers a Cornucopia of Events for Job Seekers, Art Lovers and Students Seeking to Learn How CSM Can Help Them Reach Their Goals

October 28, 2021

CSM Foundation Welcomes Natalie Cotton and Joanne Yakaitis as Board Directors

October 27, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces that Natalie Cotton and Joanne Yakaitis have joined the Foundation’s board as its newest directors.

CSM Establishes ‘Safer On Campus Task Force’ to Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy

October 22, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces a “Safer on Campus Task Force” has been established to research practices at other institutions of higher education and to recommend strategies on how CSM will implement an employee and student COVID-19 vaccination requirement by the start of the spring term, which begins Jan. 18, 2022.

CSM Invites Parents & High School-aged Students to Hear About the Many Benefits of Dual Enrollment During Nov. 2, 3, 4 Virtual Information Sessions

October 20, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites parents of high school students to attend upcoming Dual Enrollment Program and Career and Technology Education (CTE) virtual informational sessions and learn how their teen can get an affordable and manageable jump start on their career goals. Virtual informational sessions will be held Nov. 2, 3, and 4.

CSM Celebrates Its Healthcare Faculty, Staff, Students, Grads During National Health Education Week

October 18, 2021

In recognition of National Health Education Week (Oct. 18-22), the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrates its Health Pathway students’, graduates’, staff and faculty members’ hard work and contributions to the region’s healthcare workforce. Encompassing credit degree programs like Nursing, EMS, Medical Lab Technology (MLT), and more, and continuing education workforce training certificates in a variety of specialties like Phlebotomy, CNA/GNA, and ECG/EKG Technicians, the Health Pathway at CSM is a broad swath of medical training for a number of different in-demand careers. Some students start their careers while still in college, some complete two years with CSM and advance their education with certifications at CSM; while medical assistants and phlebotomists can get certified in a matter of weeks or months.

CSM's Benny C. Morgan Series Features Violinist Ledah Finck Oct. 16

October 13, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) kicks off a season of free virtual concerts Saturday Oct. 16 when violinist, violist, improviser, and composer Ledah Finck's performs for the Benny Morgan Recital Series.

CSM Earns Title ‘High Flyer’ After Becoming First Maryland College Designated as a Bird City Campus

October 11, 2021

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is the first Maryland college to have its campuses designated as Bird City Campuses and earn the title “High Flyer” by Bird City Maryland – a program of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership and local arm of the global Bird Friendly Coalition. CSM joins the Town of La Plata, which was named the first Bird City in Maryland in 2020, in committing to help make Southern Maryland a healthy place for birds and people.

CSM Announces Dean’s List for 2021 Summer Sessions

October 8, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2021 summer sessions. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring and summer sessions, full- and part-time students who have completed at least six credits during the semester and have earned a term grade point average of 3.5 or better will be included on the dean’s list.

Maryland Association of Community Colleges Hosts 60+ Universities at Virtual Fair Oct. 11-14 to Explain How CSM Students Can Transfer Credits to 4-Year Colleges

October 6, 2021

Current and future College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students will have the opportunity to learn how to transfer their credits from CSM to more than 60 colleges and universities by attending the state-wide Fall Virtual Transfer Fair, Oct. 11 - 14. Maryland, out-of-state, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities from the mid-Atlantic region are planning to participate in the event organized by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC).

CSM Offers a Trio of Virtual Concerts This Fall

October 5, 2021

A contemporary-classical violinist, a jazz quartet and a clarinetist known for performing “with flair” will all offer virtual performances this fall as the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues to offer safe access to world class music through the Benny Morgan Recital Series and Ward Virts Concert Series.

CSM’s Oct. 6 Connections Literary Series Features Writer Jennifer Rosner Debuting her Novel Based on True Stories of Jewish Children Hidden During WWII

October 3, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites the public to meet Novelist Jennifer Rosner as she discusses her debut novel “I Know Why the Yellow Bird Sings,” during CSM’s Connections Literary Series Oct. 6. Inspired by the true stories of Jewish children hidden during World War II, Rosner’s debut has been called “a breathtaking novel about the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter” – and has earned her the title of National Jewish Book Award Finalist.

Regina Gibbons Joins CSM Family to Lead Women's Softball Team

September 29, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Athletics Department announces Regina Gibbons has joined the college as the head coach of the Hawks' softball program. Gibbons brings with her more than 20 years of softball coaching experience, including serving as the head coach of the Hampton University Lady Pirates from 2008-2010. During her time at Hampton, the Lady Pirates went 78-79 while competing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in NCAA Division I.

CSM Hosts Virtual Assistance Sessions to Help New and Existing Students Complete Registration; Learn to Navigate Schedules, Financial Aid, Buy Books

September 29, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will hold nine virtual registration assistance sessions in October to help new and existing students meet their CSM admission counselors, schedule their classes and learn everything they need to know about how to complete their courses and be successful at CSM.

CSM Increases Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

September 28, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has raised its minimum wage from $12 an hour for all fully benefited and part-time hourly staff members to $15 an hour. The CSM Board of Trustee’s voted unanimously at its Sept. 23 board meeting to formalize the salary structure confirming it effective as of July 1, 2021.

Get Help Registering for Class, Hear from Novelist Jennifer Rosner & Violinist Ledah Finck And Learn about Numerous Transfer Opportunities during a Busy October at CSM

September 27, 2021

CSM Hosts Photographer Janet Matthews in a Virtual Event to Discuss Her ‘Tangled’ Exhibit At Hungerford Gallery

September 21, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) School of Liberal Arts invites the public to meet photographer Janet Matthews in a virtual setting to discuss her current exhibition at CSM’s Hungerford Gallery. During the Sept. 28 event, Matthews will share how she came to capture “Tangled,” a body of work photographed in area woodlands after she survived a medical emergency that had her contemplating life and death.

Construction Progress Continues for CSM's New Center for Health Sciences Building

September 17, 2021

Construction of the College of Southern Maryland's new Center for Health Sciences building continues at CSM's Regional Hughesville Campus.

CSM's Connections Literary Series Presents Poet Eduardo C. Corral

September 15, 2021

All are welcome to meet nationally acclaimed Poet Eduardo C. Corral and hear him share his poetry during a virtual Connections Literary Series event Sept. 16

CSM Inducts 8 Nursing Students into Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society

September 14, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) inducted eight nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society Sept. 8. The nursing students selected for this honor earned Bs or better in all of their nursing courses without repeating the courses and they completed a scholarly project related to the advancement of nursing as a profession.

CSM Velocity Center Joins Town of Indian Head’s 101st Anniversary Festivities Sept. 25, Showcases ‘Art of Innovation’ With Activities and Fun

September 13, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is joining in the day-long festivities to celebrate the 101st anniversary of the Town of Indian Head Sept. 25 by hosting the “Art of Innovation” at the CSM Velocity Center. The public is invited to visit the Velocity Center throughout the day to enjoy an art exhibit, musical improvisation, games of giant Jenga, face painting and see presentations highlighting innovative technologies including robotics, 3-D printing and prototypes. Visitors will also have the chance to learn about the accomplishments of the Talons, CSM’s nationally ranked robotics team, and meet members of CSM’s Society of Women Engineers and National Society of Black Engineers.

CSM Remembers

September 11, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this year by displaying artwork in our campus buildings to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks and those heroes who helped the survivors on that day.

New Agreement Gives CSM Students Guaranteed Admission to Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies

September 9, 2021

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who complete their Associate degree with a 3.0 GPA can now set their sights on Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies thanks to a new transfer agreement that guarantees admission to the Washington, D.C. university.

CSM Closes Sept. 4-6 in Observation of Labor Day Holiday

September 3, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces all CSM campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, to observe the Labor Day holiday. In addition, CSM’s La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick and Regional Hughesville campuses will be closed Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5. Access to online services, including registration for credit and non-credit classes, remains available at www.csmd.edu.

A Busy September at CSM Offers Transfer Info Sessions, Connections Literary Series and Big Fun at CSM’s Velocity Center During Indian Head’s 101st Anniversary

August 29, 2021

CSM Recognizes 36 Allied Health Students for Certifying as Medical Coders, Medical Assistants and Paramedics

August 24, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 36 CSM graduates who became certified as Medical Coding Specialists, Medical Assistants or EMS-Paramedics during an Allied Health Career Recognition Ceremony Aug. 19. All of the students were recognized by attendees of the online ceremony as “hometown heroes” and for graduating in one of college’s Allied Health programs that were ranked 29th nationally six months ago.

CSM Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Classic Raises Over $80,000 for Student Success

August 20, 2021

The 30th annual College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Golf Classic presented by Marrick Homes returned to the links this month and raised more than $82,000 for student success and athletic programs at CSM. The Aug. 12th event held at Swan Point Country Club in Issue, Md., saw nearly 200 players tackle the sweltering heat for a day of golf, fellowship, prizes, a sip and swing and networking.

Gov. Hogan Appoints CSM Associate Vice President Ellen Flowers-Fields to TEDCO

August 17, 2021

The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, today announced its new executive officers and welcomed several new board of directors, including College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Associate Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Ellen Flowers-Fields. Flowers-Fields was appointed to TEDCO by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in May.

CSM Named 15th Best Community College in the Nation; Earns Top Spot as Best in Maryland

August 17, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) again received top national and regional ratings from personal finance gurus WalletHub for providing students with affordable and accessible education while maintaining good teacher-student ratio and transfer opportunities. Maryland’s 16 community colleges ranked fourth best overall in the nation with CSM ranking best in the state and landing in the number 15 spot out of 685 community colleges in the country – moving up from the 51st position in 2020.

Nonprofit Institute at CSM Hosts 16th Annual Grant Writing Seminar Sept. 17

August 16, 2021

Registration opens today, Aug. 16, for the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 16th Annual Grant Writing Seminar. The Sept. 17 free online event is limited to the first 100 registrants.

CSM To Require Indoor Masking for Fall Semester in Response to Rising Number of COVID-19 Cases in Region

August 16, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it is postponing its transition to Phase 4: Normal Operations and will remain in Phase 3: Reduced Operations in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and increased positivity rates in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. This delayed shift in operations means faculty, staff and students will be required to wear masks indoors on all campuses at all times, effective immediately.

U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Tours CSM’s Velocity Center, Congratulates Partners for Economic Growth

August 15, 2021

U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer toured the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity Center in Indian Head Aug. 12 and received a briefing from CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy and United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) President Sean Dennis about the power of partnerships.

Farming 4 Hunger’s Market Garden Demonstration Takes Root at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus

August 11, 2021

A partnership between the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and Farming 4 Hunger (F4H) is growing – a new market garden demonstration, that is – at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus. The garden will provide a “’planting of the seed’ to harvest” experience that provides food for the region’s hungry and teachable moments in self-sufficiency, team building, service leadership, volunteerism and finding purpose.

CSM Vice President Bill Comey is Chosen for National Presidential Fellowship for Community College Leaders

August 5, 2021

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) today announced that CSM Vice President for Operations and Planning Dr. Bill Comey, of Calvert County, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly selective leadership program preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success.

CSM Positions Southern Maryland to Become an ACT® Work Ready Community

August 4, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announced today that CSM leadership has convened Southern Maryland economic development specialists and numerous regional businesses to identify the tri-county region as a certified ACT® Work Ready Community. This practice demonstrates CSM’s commitment to developing a strong workforce pipeline, desirable to employers, economic developers and current and future citizens of the region.

CSM Announces Millions in Scholarships/Relief Funds are Available for New, Existing, Returning Students

August 4, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it has millions of dollars in scholarships and COVID-19 relief funds available this Fall Semester to assist anyone who wants to attend CSM full-time or part-time in a degree pathway or for a workforce development certificate. The scholarships and financial assistance can be used for tuition, college expenses and living expenses and is available to new and existing students, or former CSM students who want to return or have had restrictions on their accounts related to past debt.

CSM Celebrates Outstanding Student Athletes

August 2, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated the accomplishments of its student athletes during the 2020-2021 year at the college’s annual athletic banquet, which was held virtually and aired last month.

CSM Board of Trustees Reappoints Jay Webster as Board Chair and Shawn Coates as Vice Chair

July 28, 2021

The beginning of the new fiscal year in July brings the confirmation of leadership roles within CSM’s Board of Trustees. Officers re-appointed this month to serve CSM’s Board of Trustees over the next year are Jay W. Webster of Calvert County as chair and Shawn B. Coates of Charles County as vice chair.

Mark Your August Calendar for CSM’s Register LIVE, Transfer Thursdays, Registration Assistance Sessions and the Return of the Hawks to Campus

July 27, 2021

CSM Joins Other Colleges/Universities Across the Country for the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

July 20, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has joined colleges and universities across the country to participate in the White House and U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to end the pandemic by signing up for the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. The goal is to have as many CSM students vaccinated by Sept. 1 as possible.

Nonprofit Institute at CSM’s Work During Pandemic Redefines Relationships and Collaboration for Area Nonprofits

July 20, 2021

Two Southern Maryland nonprofit organizations are crediting the Nonprofit Institute (NPI) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) for not only saving their businesses over the course of the past 17 months, but for also strengthening their organizations to better serve their communities. Spokespersons from both The Arc Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick and Pure Play Every Day in Charles County recently told “Inside Your County Government” podcast host Brent Huber that NPI at CSM is “the backbone of success” for many of the area’s nonprofits.

Purdue University Global Partners with CSM to Offer Students Guaranteed Admission and Full Credit Transfers for Several Degree Pathways

July 19, 2021

A new partnership between Purdue University Global and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will facilitate students’ transfer from CSM to Purdue Global in several areas of study.

CSM Returns to Normal Campus Operations Aug. 23

July 16, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it will return to normal campus operations Aug. 23, 2021, after 17 months of restricted or remote operations in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This operational shift includes an increase in the number of in-person class instruction options and the reopening of conference, meeting and event spaces and common areas.

AVIAN President and CEO Kevin Switick Joins CSM Foundation

June 30, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces retired U.S. Navy (USN) Commander Kevin Switick has joined the Foundation’s board as its newest director. The Calvert County resident is the president and chief executive officer at AVIAN Inc., a employee-owned business in Lexington Park.

CSM Announces Social Justice Scholarship Recipients

June 28, 2021

Thirteen College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students were awarded scholarships totaling $4,750 to acknowledge their scholarly and creative projects presented during CSM’s Social Justice Week program in spring 2021. CSM student Beatriz Gonzales, of Waldorf, was awarded grand prize, winning a total scholarship of $1,200.

CSM Partners with St. Mary’s College of Maryland to Provide Pathway to Brand-New Marine Science Degree and Neuroscience Science Degree

June 28, 2021

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who want to pursue careers in marine studies, or nervous system research, can now do so locally thanks to a new transfer agreement and brand-new Marine Science and Neuroscience majors being offered at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM).

CSM and US Bomb Technician Association Partner to Bolster Economic Growth in Southern Maryland

June 17, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) June 17 to strengthen its mutual goals to bolster economic growth in Charles County and the region.

CSM Vice President of Finance Tony Jernigan Announces Retirement

June 7, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Vice President of Financial Services Tony Jernigan has announced his decision to retire June 30 after 12 years of dedicated service to CSM and its students. Frederick ‘Rick’ Johnson, retired chief financial officer from Harford Community College, will serve as interim vice president of CSM’s Financial Services effective July 1.

CSM Celebrates First Class of High School Seniors to Graduate as Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical Helpers

June 7, 2021

Twelve Charles County Public School students earned the title of being the first high school seniors to graduate as Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical Helpers from the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Regional Hughesville Campus Center for Trades and Energy Training.

CSM Honors Three with Professor Emeritus Title

June 2, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Board of Trustees voted in May to confer professor emeritus status on three of the college’s retired professors – Dr. Patrick Allen, Dr. Richard Siciliano and John Wilson. The honor acknowledges these professors’ particularly distinguished and long service to the CSM community and its students.

CSM Announces SGA Officers for 2021-2022

May 30, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) proudly announces the student leaders who will serve as student government association (SGA) officers for the upcoming academic year.

CSM Announces 2021 Spring Dean’s List

May 28, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2021 spring session.

CSM Alumnus Inducted Into Navy Firefighter and Emergency Services Hall of Fame

May 25, 2021

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alumnus retired Fire Chief George Kennett, of Avenue, was inducted into the United States Navy Fire and Emergency Services Hall of Fame this spring.

CSM Awards Tenure to Eight Faculty Members

May 24, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Board of Trustees at its May 20 meeting awarded eight full-time faculty members tenure.

CSM Names Dr. Rodney Redmond Provost and Vice President of New Division of Learning

May 20, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announced that Dr. Rodney Redmond has been named vice president of the college’s new Division of Learning and CSM’s first provost. Redmond had been serving in the role as CSM’s interim vice president of Academic Affairs since January 2021, as part of a unique cross-college transfer between CSM and Montgomery College (MC), where Redmond served as the College-wide Dean of English and Reading.

CSM Honors Associate Professor of English John Kulikowski with Faculty Excellence Award

May 20, 2021

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored Associate English Professor John Kulikowski with the college’s Faculty Excellence Award. The annual award honors faculty for outstanding achievement in classroom teaching, contributions both to their department and the college, professional development and community commitment. Kulikowski has distinguished himself among his students and his colleagues in the English and Communications division of CSM’s School of Liberal Arts as being liked and respected by all.

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