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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.
June at CSM: Smithsonian Exhibit, Writers Series, and Support for Veterans
May 30, 2025June at CSM: Smithsonian Exhibit, Writers Series, and Support for Veterans
First Early College Business Management Cohort Finds Success at CSM and Beyond
May 28, 2025Student 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.
CSM Students Find Success in Business Program
May 27, 2025Eighteen 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.
CSM’s La Plata Campus Hosts Fifth-Annual NatureFest Event May 31
May 22, 2025Spend 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.
CSM Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
May 21, 2025The 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.
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