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CSM Appoints Ellen Flowers-Fields as Vice President of Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
May 25, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that CSM Associate Vice President Ellen Flowers-Fields will be appointed vice president of CSM’s Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CWD) effective July 1. The establishment of the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development – which separates the CWD department from the Division of Learning – is part of a strategic organizational change approved May 18 by the CSM Board of Trustees to better serve the region’s workforce pipeline needs.
CSM Commemorates 64th Spring Commencement with 471 Candidates Receiving 389 Degrees, 142 Certificates
May 24, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) returned to its La Plata Campus’ Physical Education (PE) Building for the first time since 2020 to celebrate its time-honored graduation ceremonies in front of a packed house during its 64th Spring Commencement May 12. Four-hundred, seventy-one candidates for graduation were recognized for earning 389 degrees and 142 certificates – included among them – 62 Charles County Public School (CCPS) seniors who participated in the inaugural Early College program to earn their General Studies Transfer certificates.
CSM Professors Recognize Exceptional Students at Academic Excellence Award Reception
May 24, 2023Exceptional students from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently gathered with their mentors, family and friends at the La Plata Campus 10 to celebrate their academic achievements. Professors heaped praise on their students—with passion and even, at times, poetry — sharing that the students they were introducing “gave [them] hope for the future,” “is the kind of student we all want to have,” and “made CSM a better place by being here.”
CSM Names Hometown Hero David Hupp 2023 Distinguished Alumni
May 23, 2023Lusby resident and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alumnus Dr. David Hupp ’07 credits the lessons he learned at CSM with inspiring his impressive work ethic, drive to achieve and his commitment to his community. For his many outstanding achievements and contributions to southern Maryland, The Quality Improvement Team Leader for The John Hopkins Hospital, community first responder, and lifelong learner was recognized as CSM’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni during the college’s May commencement ceremony.
CSM Announces 2023 Spring Commencement Candidates for Graduation
May 12, 2023The following students will be recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates, or letters of recognition at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 64th Spring Commencement ceremony held Friday, May 12, 2023, at CSM’s La Plata Campus.
CSM Recognizes Professor Kimberley Donnelly With 2023 Faculty Excellence Award
May 11, 2023CSM Professor Kimberley Donnelly is committed to every student's academic growth -- and has been on her own path of growth as well, continually looking for ways to improve her teaching, her department, and the entire CSM community. Her contributions to CSM have earned her CSM's 2023 Full Time Faculty Excellence Award.
CSM MLT Coordinator Tiffany Gill to Serve as Commencement Speaker at Immaculata University
May 10, 2023Tiffany Gill has attended many commencements at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in her role as CSM’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program coordinator, looking on proudly as her students accept their degrees or certificates and head off to begin professional lives as medical laboratorians. But on May 12 when CSM celebrates it candidates for graduation during its 64th Spring Commencement ceremonies, Gill will be on a different stage performing a different role. She will be serving as the commencement speaker for the graduate program ceremonies at her alma mater, Immaculata University.
Officials, Community, Friends Gather to Cut Ribbon on CSM’s New Center for Health Sciences
May 9, 2023Sunlight streamed through expansive windows to illuminate the living moss wall at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) new Center for Health Sciences as students and employees gathered with elected officials and community members to cut the ribbon on a building that will revolutionize health care education in Southern Maryland.
Destination College Introduces Elementary School Students to Endless Possibilities at CSM
May 9, 2023More than 800 of the region’s fifth-grade students from Charles and Calvert County Public School Systems spent time on College of Southern Maryland (CSM) campuses this spring to participate in Destination College – an interactive experience that allows area youth to be a college student for the day.
CSM Students Take Center Stage as Keynote Speakers for 64th Spring Commencement May 12, 2023
May 8, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 471 candidates for 389 degrees and 142 certificates during its 64rd Spring Commencement May 12 at the college’s La Plata Campus. CSM students Makayla Butler, Lauren Davis and Breanna Kekesi will provide the keynote addresses at their respective ceremonies.
CSM Inducts Seven Nursing students into Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society
May 3, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently inducted seven nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The nursing students selected for this honor earned Bs or better in all of their nursing courses without repeating the courses and together completed a scholarly project related to the advancement of nursing as a profession.
Bureau of Land Management Eastern States, CCPS, Chesapeake Conservancy and CSM Join to Introduce Students to Careers in Environmental Science and Stewardship
May 2, 2023The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM), Charles County Public Schools, Chesapeake Conservancy and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted “Creating an Environmental Foundation for Success,” a career symposium for high school and college students in Charles County, Maryland. The symposium took place at CSM’s Velocity Center in Indian Head on April 25.
CSM Digital Media Students Earn Top Awards in Maryland Anti-Theft PSA Competition
May 1, 2023Seven College of Southern Maryland (CSM) digital media students were honored on April 19 for exhibiting award-winning creativity in the production of public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at helping to reduce vehicle thefts in Maryland.
UMGC Universities of La Plata Opens at CSM Campus, Makes Transfer to Four-Year Degree Even More Seamless
April 28, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is continuously looking for new ways to partner with four-year universities throughout the state and beyond to make it as easy as possible for students to continue their education after they complete their CSM degree. As part of that effort, CSM has partnered with University of Maryland, Global Campus (UMGC) to open a UMGC location at the La Plata Campus.
Students Tackle Global Warming at VelocityX: Climate Innovation Hackathon, Earn $12,000 in Prizes
April 27, 2023As climate change impacts our lives and environment, how will we share the information that people will need to make decisions? This was the question that 25 participants from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), local high schools and other colleges recently grappled with as they competed for prizes from a $12,000 pool at the VelocityX: Climate Innovation Hackathon at CSM's Velocity Center in Indian Head.
From Minimum Wage, to HVAC Specialist, to Top Naval Civilian Ranks, James Thompson Inspires with Story of How CSM Trades Program Changed his Life
April 26, 2023“Not to be dramatic, but when I started at CSM I had two options: Give it all I had, or I wasn't going to be around much longer,” recalls James Thompson. At the time, he was working a minimum-wage fast food job and living without stable housing when his now-wife inspired him to think bigger. Today, Thompson is deputy public works officer for Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Indian Head -- the top civilian in the public works department.
CSM Associate Vice President of Marketing Admissions and Recruitment Avis McMillon Joins JBA’s 2023 Honorary Commanders Program
April 11, 2023College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Associate Vice President of Marketing, Admissions, and Recruitment Avis McMillon was recently inducted into the Joint Base Andrews (JBA) 2023 Honorary Commanders Program. McMillon is one of 16 community and civic leaders welcomed into the program which promotes communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding communities.
Excitement Fills the Air in Anticipation of Jazzfest Returning to CSM April 14-15
April 10, 2023JazzFest returns to the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) La Plata Campus for its 18th year. This favorite Southern Maryland event will reignite the stage April 14-15 in the Fine Arts Center, Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater.
Children’s Theater Burrows into CSM’s Theater This Weekend with “The Fantastic Mr. Fox”
April 6, 2023Children’s theater returns to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) this weekend with a production of “The Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wood),” Roald Dahl’s much-loved story of vain attempts of three farmers, “Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, one fat, one short, and one lean,” to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. With audience participation, lively music, a colorful cast featuring local children, and a kid-friendly runtime, the play is sure to appeal to young audiences.
Experience the Energy and Excitement of Live Performances at CSM This Spring
April 5, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is in the midst of a vibrant spring arts season that is bringing the best in theater, music and visual arts to the tri-county area. Whether you’re an old friend of the arts at CSM or attending your very first performance, you will be sure to find something in our first fully in-person season in three years, which brings back perennial favorite offerings while introducing new talent.
Anthony Mason Is Interim Head Coach of CSM Softball and Ardell Jackson To Return as Head Coach of Women’s Basketball.
April 3, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that Anthony Mason joined the college to serve as the interim head coach for the Hawks softball team this spring and Ardell Jackson has signed on to return in his position as CSM women's basketball head coach.
CSM Presents a Conversation with Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 27, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites the community to a reading and conversation with award-winning author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai at the La Plata campus March 29 at 1 p.m. The discussion with the author – who was born in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and through her writing explores the conflict and its aftermath – will take place on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, giving attendees the opportunity to reflect on how this period of history echoes through communities at home and abroad.
CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson Testifies on Capitol Hill, Requests Congress Extend Pell Grant Eligibility to Part-Time Students, Workforce Programs
March 24, 2023College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Yolanda Wilson appeared before a U.S. House Appropriations subcommittee March 23 to ask members of Congress to extend Pell Grant eligibility to quality, short-term workforce development programs. During the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Public Witness Day, Wilson explained that support of Workforce Pell Grants for students in short-term programs is critical.
CSM and Calvert County Public Schools Partner to Offer High School Seniors Early College
March 22, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) have partnered to launch a tuition-free early start to higher education by offering Early College for rising high school seniors. The pilot program in Calvert County is open to 20 students – five students from each of the county’s four high schools for the 2023-24 academic year.
13th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference at CSM Aims to ‘Build a Collaborative Community’
March 22, 2023The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) at CSM invites local nonprofits representatives to register for its 13th annual conference to be held April 20. NPI returns to an in-person conference for the first time in three years to offer the region’s nonprofits leaders and staff an opportunity to learn, network and access resources.
CSM Latino Festival Offers a Taste of Latino Culture, Music, Storytelling and More on March 29
March 21, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Global Initiatives Committee invites the community to join in a celebration of Latino culture with a free afternoon of entertainment and storytelling Wednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at the Leonardtown campus.
CSM Robotics Team – The Talons – Advance to Semi-Finals at West Virginia Vex U, Earn Design Award
March 20, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – delivered an award-winning performance at the West Virginia VexU Qualifier in Morgantown, West Virginia March 10, advancing to the semi-finals to place third overall and earning the event’s Design Award for its bot and design binder.
CSM Closes March 13-17 for Spring Break
March 12, 2023All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will close March 13 for the college’s Spring Break and reopen Monday, March 20, 2023. Access to online services, including registration for credit and non-credit classes, remains available at www.csmd.edu.
CSM’s Benny Morgan Concert Series Features ensemble 132 March 11 in Leonardtown
March 9, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) kicks off its 2023 Benny C. Morgan Concert Series this month with a free concert by ensemble 132 at its Leonardtown Campus.
Join Coders and Inventors to Transform Problems into Solutions at the CSM Velocity Center’s Climate Change Hackathon March 30-31
March 8, 2023Registration is now open for College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity X Climate Innovation Hackathon where participating teams will solve real world challenges by inventing, designing and testing solutions to solve the impact of climate change. Held at the Velocity Center in Indian Head, coders and inventors are invited to join community partners for a day of solving community problems March 30 and 31.
‘Provocations’ Lecture Series Returns to CSM March 9; Explores Impact of Pandemic on Educators
March 6, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) 2023 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series ‘Provocations’ returns March 9 to an in-person format for the first time since the start of pandemic. The lecture, aptly titled ‘Looking back: The Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching Practices, Student Relationships and Mental Health of College Educators,’ will be presented by CSM Communication Adjunct Professors Nikki Phillips and Gina Johnson.
CSM Partnership Meets St. Mary’s Nursing Center Workforce Needs; Sees Impressive Results, Student Success
March 3, 2023The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Continuing Education and Workforce Development team and the St. Mary’s County Nursing Center (SMNC) mark a three-year partnership in 2023 that outlasted the crisis that inspired it. “There isn’t just one significant piece of the program that gets students to the finish line,” said CSM Healthcare Program Manager Sarah Butler. “This partnership is a true team effort.”
CSM Theater Presents “How I Learned to Drive”
March 2, 2023The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) wildly funny and surprising production of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “How I Learned to Drive” opens this March 3 at the Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater on the La Plata campus. Performances run through March 12.
Night of Engineering Introduces Students to Seamless, Affordable Path from CSM to USMSM And Engineering Careers in Southern Maryland
March 1, 2023Building awareness around the College of Southern Maryland's (CSM) engineering pathways and workforce development partnerships continues in March when CSM hosts 'Night of Engineering' at its Leonardtown Campus. During ‘Night of Engineering,’ CSM spotlights its Electrical and Mechanical Engineering majors and the Southern Maryland ENTRY Program – a partnership with the University of Maryland that offers a seamless path to an engineering bachelor’s degree and allows students to stay close to home by attending the University System of Maryland Southern Maryland (USMSM).
Dual Enrollment Sessions, Theater Shows, Concerts, Night of Engineering, an Innovation Hackathon and Spring Break Highlight a Busy March at CSM
February 28, 2023Get your March calendars out and plan now for a fun and informative month of activities at the College of Southern Maryland.
CSM Seeks Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award
February 27, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Alumni and Friends Connection is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award honors former students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding professional achievements, exemplary service to the community and/or exceptional service to CSM.
Ward Virts Concert Series Features the Alexandria Vocal Artists Feb. 26 at Prince Frederick Campus
February 24, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) kicks off its 2023 Ward Virts Concert Series with a live performance by the Alexandria Vocal Artists Sunday, Feb. 26 at the college’s Prince Frederick Campus. The free concert begins at 3 p.m.
CSM Hosts Photographer Kaitlin Jencso to Discuss ‘Moored’ Photo Exhibition at Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery
February 18, 2023The public is invited to join Photographer Kaitlin Jencso Feb. 21 for a 2:30 p.m. Gallery Talk to learn more about her current exhibition at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery in La Plata.
CSM's Robotics Team - the Talons - to Compete in World Competition
February 17, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – will compete at one of the largest Vex U events in the world when they head to a 2023 West Virginia Vex U Qualifier in March.
CSM Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Trustee Jose M. Gonzalez; Honors Harry Shasho as Board Emeritus
February 16, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces that Danielle Conrow, Julie Lemmon and Teresa “Tiki” Shasho have joined the board as its newest directors. The new directors were voted in at the board’s Jan. 24 meeting.
CSM Announces 2022 Fall Semester Dean’s List
February 3, 2023
CSM Inducts Students into Region’s Newest Chapter of Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society; Changes Business Pathway to Better Serve Students and Community
January 31, 2023It is no longer “business as usual” at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). The college has reimagined its Business Management Program by offering new curriculum; inducted business students into the college’s very first chapter of the Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society; and formed a new Business and Accounting Club so that students can better connect with one another and local businesses.
CSM Nursing Students Revel in Accomplishments, Prove Hard Work Pays Off
January 30, 2023Fifty-seven new nurses received their nursing pins during a Nursing Recognition Ceremony Jan. 12 as part of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) 2023 Winter Commencement. The graduates chose the Nelson Mandela quote, “It always seems impossible until it is done” as their theme, and speakers returned to that idea again and again throughout the ceremony.
CSM Celebrates Graduates Pursuing Health Care Careers
January 29, 2023College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were celebrated Jan. 12 at the Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. In total, 73 students completed programs to become Certified Nursing and Geriatric Nursing Assistants, Clinical Medical Assistants, Certified Dental Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, Nutrition Coaches, Personal Trainers and Paramedics.
CSM Commemorates 24th Winter Commencement Jan. 13 with Three Graduation Ceremonies
January 19, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 532 candidates for 428 degrees and 226 certificates during its 24th Winter Commencement ceremonies Jan. 13. in a day filled with joyous applause, tears, photo sessions and pop up celebrations at the college’s La Plata Campus.
CSM Honors Communication Professor Gina Johnson with Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award
January 18, 2023“I feel I am a better communicator because of her.” “She got to know us and she helped us get to know each other.” “I wish I had a professor like her my first go-round of college!” “An amazing teacher who really cares for students.”
CSM Presents Honorary Degree to Harry Shasho
January 18, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presented Harry Shasho, one of the college’s champions and an outstanding community member and business leader, with an honorary degree during the college’s 24th Winter Commencement ceremonies Friday, Jan. 13.
CSM Celebrates 2023 Winter and 2022 Summer Commencement Candidates for Graduation
January 17, 2023The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 24th Winter Commencement ceremony held Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the La Plata Campus.
CSM Business Instructor Jeffrey Hunt Becomes College’s First Endowed Faculty Member for Innovation
January 10, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces Instructor of Business Jeffrey Hunt ’95 has been named the college’s first Endowed Faculty for Innovation. In this role, the CSM alumnus will work to catalyze the unique opportunity to collaborate with military partners at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head by engaging students, faculty, businesses and the scientific community in activities supporting the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem efforts.
CSM Nursing Students Illuminate Path to a Nursing Degree for Area High Schoolers to Help Build Local Workforce Pipeline
January 9, 2023A recent cohort of CSM nursing students worked together to clarify the path to nursing school for local high school students, earning themselves admission to a prestigious honor society – Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society – in the process.
CSM Early College Expands to Include all Seven Charles County High Schools for Rising Juniors and Seniors; Info Sessions Underway
January 9, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Early College partnership with Charles County public schools will expand to include all seven high schools in the next academic year and will include rising juniors, as well as rising seniors. The tuition-free program for the 2023-24 academic year offers an opportunity for high schoolers to experience being a full-time college student, save money and complete college credits while still in high school.
MACC Executive Director Dr. Brad Phillips to Deliver Keynote Address at CSM’s 24th Winter Commencement
January 6, 2023The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 532 candidates for 428 degrees and 226 certificates during its 24th Winter Commencement ceremonies Friday, Jan. 13 at the La Plata Campus. The graduate’s range in age from 18 to 67 with 40 percent from Charles County, 27 percent from St. Mary’s County, 28 percent from Calvert County and the remainder from out of the area. Of the associate degree candidates, more than 23 percent will graduate with honors. The most attained degrees are Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Cybersecurity and Business Administration.