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CSM Congratulates 49 New Nursing Graduates

May 15, 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated its newest class of nursing candidates on May 8 in a pinning ceremony at the La Plata Campus, sending them out into the workforce or onto the next phase of their medical education.

CSM Health Careers graduates

CSM Congratulates 80 Health Career Readiness Graduates

May 15, 2025

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. Eighty students were recognized for completing programs this year in: Veterinary assistant; certified medical administrative assistant; health information system; certified nutrition coach; certified personal training; Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA); dental assistant; phlebotomy technician; certified clinical medical assistant; and medical laboratory technology.

SPARK! exhibit

Smithsonian Exhibition on Innovation Arrives at College of Southern Maryland

May 13, 2025

Maryland Humanities is thrilled to kick off the Maryland tour of Spark! Places of Innovation at the College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center on May 17. The exhibition highlights innovation in rural communities. Both the College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center and Life Journeys Writers Guild serve as the host partners for the tour’s first stop and collaborate with local organizations to create public programming around the Smithsonian exhibition’s themes and ideas from a regional standpoint.

66th Commencement

Congratulations to Hundreds of Hawks! CSM Announces 2025 Commencement Candidates for Graduation

May 9, 2025

The following students will be recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 66th Commencement ceremony held today, Friday, May 9, 2025, at CSM’s La Plata Campus. CSM staff and faculty wishes its graduates the very best upon furthering their educational and professional careers.

CSM Academic Excellence Awards

Exceptional CSM Students Honored at Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony

May 8, 2025

Academically exceptional students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) were lauded for their outstanding achievements on May 7 at the La Plata Campus, surrounded with loved ones, friends, family, and classmates to cheer on their accomplishments as they head into the future.

May calendar

CSM Offers Open Houses, Concerts, Writing Series, and More in May

April 30, 2025

Open houses at Regional Hughesville Campus. May 1, from 5 – 7 p.m. Center for Health Sciences (HS Building), Room 106A/B, and Center for Trades and Energy Training (CT Building), lobby, Regional Hughesville Campus at 6105 Hughesville Station Place and 6170 Hughesville Station Place in Hughesville. Register at https://csmd.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=0f7bfe93-8d82-ef11-8a33-0a8dd362815f.

Nonprofit Institute Conference

CSM hosts 15th annual Nonprofit Institute Conference

April 22, 2025

Nonprofit professionals from across Southern Maryland gathered April 10 at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 15th annual Nonprofit Institute Conference at the La Plata Campus where participants learned about several opportunities for success in the mission of helping others.

STEAM Festival

Velocity Center Hosts STEAM-Powered Community Festival

April 18, 2025

The weather may have been cool and damp, but inside the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity Center at Indian Head on April 12, things were heating up with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics at the fourth annual Art of Innovation STEAM Festival. 

PSA students

CSM Digital Media Students Win Big with Public Safety PSAs

April 15, 2025

Ten College of Southern Maryland (CSM) digital media production students earned top honors, and more than $6,200 in scholarships, for their creative public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at preventing vehicle theft in Maryland.

math center

CSM Combines Writing and Math Centers to Enhance Student Support

April 8, 2025

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has updated its math and writing centers into a combined location at the La Plata Campus, while continuing to offer dedicated math and writing assistance at its Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. CSM’s writing center services are free to the Southern Maryland community.

Jazz Festival

CSM Showcases its 20th Annual Jazz Festival April 4-5

April 3, 2025

The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 20th Annual Jazz Festival, April 4-5, will give area public school jazz bands a chance to sharpen their skills – and give music lovers a chance to hear some of the finest local jazz artists from the Southern Maryland region and beyond at CSM’s La Plata Campus.

WomenLead Conference

CSM Conference Brings Women Together to Realize and Empower their Professional Goals

March 28, 2025

Women from across the region gathered their talents and strengths together Saturday, March 22, at College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM’s) first WomenLead conference, that was inspired by a CSM communication student, developed in partnership with students, and saw students serving on panels. Approximately 175 people attended the conference entitled ‘Purpose-Driven Vision: Move from Ideation to Action’ that set out to empower and energize women entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders during Women’s History Month.

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