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CSM’s 34th Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $80,000 for Student Scholarships and Programs
August 18, 2025The CSM's Foundation’s 34th Annual Golf Classic, held August 7 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, brought together donors, community members, alumni, employees, and students for a day of competition, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to transforming lives through education.
CSM’s Sip & Swing Offers Fun, Flavor, and Philanthropy at the 34th Annual Golf Classic
August 18, 2025Held on August 7 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club as part of the 34th Annual CSM Foundation Golf Classic, the Sip & Swing brought together guests for an afternoon of golf-inspired fun, local wine, and creativity in support of CSM student scholarships.
CSM Board of Trustees Grants Emeritus Status to Honor Two Retired Faculty Members
August 14, 2025The CSM Board of Trustees recently approved the granting of emeritus status for two esteemed retired faculty members: Professor Thomas Seremet and Professor Susan Strickland.
CSM Welcomes Megan Allen as Executive Director of Compliance and Risk Management
August 11, 2025CSM Welcomes Megan Allen as Executive Director of Compliance and Risk Management
CSM Establishes AI Task Force to Guide Integration of Artificial Intelligence Across Campus
August 6, 2025CSM has formed a cross-functional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force to lead the strategic integration of AI in teaching, learning, and operations.
CSM Empowers Students for Success Beyond the Classroom
July 31, 2025CSM Empowers Students for Success Beyond the Classroom
CSM Welcomes Dr. Brandon Nzekwe as Executive Director of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research
July 28, 2025The College of Southern Maryland is proud to announce Dr. Brandon Nzekwe as the Executive Director of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research (PIR).
CSM Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Promotions and Tenure in Recognition of Teaching Excellence
July 20, 2025The CSM Board of Trustees recognized 15 faculty members for promotions and tenure during their June 26 meeting.
CSM Board of Trustees Elects New Leadership, Honors Outgoing Chair for Service
July 16, 2025The CSM Board of Trustees has elected new leadership, with Sonja Cox as Chair, Christy Lombardi as Vice Chair, and Shawn Coates transitioning to Immediate Past Chair.
CSM Cybersecurity Professor Lakisha Ferebee Earns National Recognition in Instructor Competition
July 10, 2025CSM Cybersecurity Professor Lakisha Ferebee Earns National Recognition in Instructor Competition
CSM Named Subrecipient of “Road 2 Careers” Grant
July 7, 2025CSM Named Subrecipient of “Road 2 Careers” Grant
CSM Closes July 4 in Observance of Independence Day Holiday
July 3, 2025CSM Closes July 4 in Observance of Independence Day Holiday
CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson Named National Leader of American Association for Women in Community Colleges
July 1, 2025Dr. Yolanda Wilson, president of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), has been named the new national president of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC). She previously served a one-year term as the association’s president-elect.
Business Professor Christopher Ripley Recognized for Teaching Excellence
June 24, 2025College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Professor of Business Christopher Ripley was recently awarded the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Teaching Excellence award.
CSM Named ‘Member of the Year’ by The Patuxent Partnership
June 20, 2025CSM has been named the 2024 "Member of the Year" by The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) for its significant contributions to advancing STEM education and workforce development in Southern Maryland.
CSM Closed in Observance of Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
June 19, 2025CSM Closed in Observance of Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
CSM Strengthens Support for Military Families with National Recognition and Community Resource Event
June 17, 2025CSM is dedicated to supporting veterans and military-connected families, earning national recognition as a 2025-26 Military Friendly® School and a Military Spouse Friendly School. Recently, CSM hosted a Veterans Academic and Community Resource Day, providing valuable support.
CSM Students Win $500 Scholarships in Public Speaking Competition
June 13, 2025Students Alanah Mayers and Kayla Kabore were named winners of CSM’s 2025 Public Speaking Competition, while Melida Meza earned runner-up honors.
CSM Celebrates Leadership Growth at Culmination Ceremony
June 11, 2025CSM recently recognized its rising leaders during a special celebration held May 28 at the La Plata Campus. The event marked the culmination of the 2025 Leadership Enhancement Academy and the inaugural New Leaders Academy.
CSM Reflects on Rural Innovation at Opening of Spark! Exhibition at the Velocity Center
June 8, 2025The Smithsonian’s Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition is currently on display at the CSM Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, through June 29, 2025.
CSM Names Teaching and Learning Center in Honor of Professor Emeritus Michelle Simpson
June 5, 2025CSM honored the life and legacy of longtime faculty member Michelle Simpson by officially naming its new Center for Teaching and Learning in her memory during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 28 at the La Plata Campus.
AAWCC CSM Chapter Installs Officers, Welcomes New Members in Inaugural Ceremony
June 2, 2025CSMcelebrated a milestone on May 23 as the newly formed campus chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) hosted its inaugural Officer Installation and New Member Pinning Ceremony at the college’s Regional Hughesville Campus.
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