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University of Maryland Baltimore County President Emeritus Speaks at CSM

February 17, 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed Freeman Hrabowski III, President Emeritus of University of Maryland Baltimore County, Jan. 29 at its La Plata Campus where he delivered CSM’s first Master Leadership Class to executive, senior, and student leaders using his book, The Empowered University.

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CSM Celebrates Naming of Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts

February 10, 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation renamed the CSM Fine Arts Center at the La Plata Campus to the Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts Feb. 7, 2025, to honor the significant contributions that the Hank Willoughby Foundation has made to improve student progress and completion.

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Growing to New Heights: CSM Offers New Vertical Agriculture Course

February 4, 2025

Thanks to a recently awarded $490,000 grant from the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), students are learning that the answer to food insecurity could be to grow crops up instead of out – and vertically instead of horizontally.  

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CSM Celebrates its 2025 Health Career Readiness Graduates

January 21, 2025

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were lauded and celebrated Jan. 16 during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition in La Plata. Ninety-six students were recognized for completing programs to become certified nursing assistants, geriatric nursing assistants, dental assistants, phlebotomy technicians, certified clinical medical assistants, paramedics, certified nutrition coaches, and certified personal trainers.

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CSM Closes Jan. 20 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Welcomes Students for First Day of Spring Semester Jan. 21

January 17, 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 and will resume normal operating hours Jan. 21 when the college welcomes back its CSM Hawks to the first day of the Spring semester. During Martin Luther King Jr. Day, access to online services, including registration for credit and non-credit classes, remains available at www.csmd.edu.

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CSM Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List

January 12, 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2024 fall session. 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 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 in the dean’s list. For more information about CSM visit www.csmd.edu.

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CSM Closes All Campuses Saturday, Jan. 11; Bethesda Arts Trio Performance Canceled

January 10, 2025

Due to impending winter weather, College of Southern Maryland (CSM) campuses and instructional sites will be closed Saturday, Jan. 11. The closure includes the cancellation of the scheduled performance of the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series featuring the Bethesda Arts Trio at 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Leonardtown Campus. All online classes and online services will be held and available as scheduled. Essential operations employees should report to work following the direction of their supervisors.

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CSM Campuses Open 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10; Online Courses Continue as Scheduled

January 9, 2025

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) campuses and instructional sites will open on a delayed schedule beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10. In-person classes will begin at 10 a.m. and all in-person classes that were planned before 10 a.m. will not be held. All online classes and online services will be held and available as scheduled. Essential operations employees should report to work following the direction of their supervisors.

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CSM Campuses Open 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9; Online Courses Continue as Scheduled

January 8, 2025

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) campuses and instructional sites will open on a delayed schedule beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. In-person classes will begin at 10 a.m. and all in-person classes that were planned before 10 a.m. will not be held. All online classes and online services will be held and available as scheduled. Essential operations employees should report to work following the direction of their supervisors.

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CSM Campuses Remain Closed Wednesday, Jan. 8; Online Courses Continue

January 7, 2025

Due to inclement weather conditions, all campuses and instructional sites of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, All in-person classes and campus activities are cancelled, while online classes will be held as scheduled. CSM telework eligible faculty and staff should work remotely Wednesday, Jan. 8. Essential operations employees scheduled to report to work, and employees who cannot work remotely, should follow the direction of their supervisors.  CSM will continue to update its operational status throughout this weather event. For information on CSM’s inclement weather delays/closings and protocols, visit CSM Safe.

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CSM Campuses Remain Closed Jan. 7, Online Courses Continue

January 6, 2025

Due to inclement weather conditions, all campuses and instructional sites of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, All in-person classes and campus activities are cancelled, while online classes will be held as scheduled. CSM telework eligible faculty and staff should work remotely Tuesday, Jan. 7. Essential operations employees scheduled to report to work, and employees who cannot work remotely, should follow the direction of their supervisors. CSM will continue to update its operational status throughout this weather event. For information on CSM’s inclement weather delays/closings and protocols, visit CSM Safe.

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CSM Closes All Campuses, Cancels In-person Classes and Activities Jan. 6 Due to Winter Storm

January 5, 2025

All campuses and instructional sites of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will be closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to an anticipated winter storm across the region. All in-person classes and campus activities are cancelled, and online classes will be held as scheduled. CSM faculty and staff are not required to report to campus work locations and can work remotely. Essential operations employees scheduled to report to work should follow the direction of their supervisors.

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CSM Closes for Winter Break Dec. 20 - Jan. 2

December 20, 2024

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. for winter break and will resume normal operations Jan. 2, 2025. Access to online services, including registration for credit and non-credit classes, remains available at www.csmd.edu.

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National Institute of Lobbying and Ethics Names CSM Alumna Laura Lopez McNulty 2024 Student Advocate of the Year

December 17, 2024

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alumna Laura Lopez McNulty’s (‘24) spent much of her last three years at CSM eloquently lifting her voice with elected officials to share how community college students benefit from expanding access to education; creating support systems to bolster a learner’s momentum; and, building partnerships that ensure economic and social mobility. For her tireless and dedicated support of all students, McNulty was recognized as the 2024 Student Advocate of the Year by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics and the Cornerstone Government Affairs Group.

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