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.
The CSM Board of Trustees recognized 15 faculty members for promotions and tenure during their June 26 meeting.
The 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
CSM Named Subrecipient of “Road 2 Careers” Grant
CSM Closes July 4 in Observance of Independence Day Holiday
Dr. 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.
College 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 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
CSM 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.
Students Alanah Mayers and Kayla Kabore were named winners of CSM’s 2025 Public Speaking Competition, while Melida Meza earned runner-up honors.
CSM 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.
The 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 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.
CSMcelebrated 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.
June at CSM: Smithsonian Exhibit, Writers Series, and Support for Veterans
Student speaker Emma Fonke urged her classmates during graduation to embrace opportunities and apply the skills they have gained. As one of the first graduates of the Early College program in Business Management, Fonke completed her associate degree while still in high school and plans to continue her education in biology.
Eighteen College of Southern Maryland (CSM) business students were honored during an induction ceremony into the Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society, recognizing their achievement as top performers in their class.
Spend your Saturday getting your hands dirty. Join College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center for the 5th annual NatureFest on Saturday, May 31, at the La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2025 spring 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.
In April, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) announced the launch of the Maryland Transfer Intensive — a statewide collaboration designed to significantly improve community college transfer outcomes. Over the next seven years, 25 public and state-aided institutions, including College of Southern Maryland (CSM), will coordinate efforts to boost attainment for those seeking bachelor’s degrees, expand equitable opportunities for Marylanders, and build on Maryland’s ranking as the second most educated state in the country.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted its first Power Hour briefing on May 5 at its La Plata Campus, where Southern Maryland lawmakers were briefed on several initiatives underway at the college.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted a ribbon cutting event on May 14 to mark the launch of its participation in Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) program.
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.