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CSM Invites Community to Celebrate President Yolanda Wilson’s Inauguration

March 18, 2024

Since being named president of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Dr. Yolanda Wilson has been tirelessly working to set CSM and the entire region on a path of “Going Far, Going Together.” Next week, CSM will celebrate its new president with a series of presidential inauguration events designed to bring together CSM and the broader community to celebrate “community, collaboration, and culture.”

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Registration Opens for 14th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference, Showcasing Unity and Resilience

March 18, 2024

The benefits of strong partnerships and strategic planning will be the front and center topics at the annual Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) conference next month as organizers highlight the theme of “Community Unity: Building a Resilient Nonprofit Sector.” Registration for the conference, which will be held April 18 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., opens today.

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‘Thank You for Being CSM!’ Faculty, Staff Celebrate Anniversary Milestones at Recognition Reception

February 26, 2024

Amid some singing, some dancing, an abundance of laughter and continuous applause, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently recognized faculty and staff members for contributing an accumulated 575 years of service to student success. The CSM 36th Service Awards Recognition Reception honored one employee for marking their 30th year work anniversary, three marking their 25th; and 46 others observing milestone anniversaries at five-year intervals.

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CSM Cyber Lab Ribbon-Cutting and Naming Ceremony Honors Barbara Ives, Retired USNR

February 25, 2024

Family, friends, retired Navy personnel, community partners and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) faculty, staff, and students, recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the naming of the Barbara Ives Cyber Lab at the college’s Leonardtown Campus. The event recognized the many accomplishments of the long-time southern Maryland resident and retired U.S. Navy Reserve captain who is widely known for her impeccable service to the country, southern Maryland, and academia – including her years working for CSM.

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CSM Students Travel to Annapolis, Advocate to Keep Community Colleges Affordable and Accessible for All

February 20, 2024

First-year College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Denzel Chance travelled to Annapolis today to testify before the Maryland House of Delegates Appropriations Committee in support of House Bill (HB) 0607 – a bill that if passed would make it easier for students pursuing noncredit workforce certificates, licensures, or apprenticeship programs to receive the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship. It is the second time in two weeks that Chance, who is a Promise Scholarship recipient himself, visited Annapolis to meet with his representatives, share his CSM story, and support fellow students.

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CSM and Community Celebrate Engineers Week, Extend “Welcome to the Future”

February 19, 2024

“Welcome to the Future” is the theme for 2024 National Engineers Week, or E-Week, which runs through Feb. 25 and is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. This month, local county governments again joined in the efforts to recognize E-week and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), where the next generation of engineers can affordably access engineering programs that will help launch their STEM careers and meet the needs of tomorrow's workforce.

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CSM Announces Delayed Opening Saturday Feb. 17, 2024

February 16, 2024

All campuses of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will have a delayed opening until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous driving conditions. In-person classes will begin at 10 a.m. All online classes and online services will be held and available as scheduled. CSM will reevaluate conditions by 7 a.m. Feb. 17, and will make an announcement if the delay is extended.

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CSM Faculty Couple Shares Love of Teaching, Arts

February 14, 2024

Throughout February – a month traditionally focused on friendship and affection – the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues its long tradition of highlighting kindness and goodwill toward its students, employees, and the community by sharing acts and stories of #CSMLove. This Valentine’s Day, Steve and Gina Johnson, of Golden Beach, join in the #CSMLove campaign by reflecting on their love of the CSM community – and each other.

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CSM Hosts Robotics Tournament for 30 Local Middle, High Schools

February 13, 2024

Thirty VEX robotics teams from Charles County middle and high schools descended upon the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently to compete in the Southern Maryland VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) Tournament – marking the return of robotic competition at the college since the start of the pandemic.

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The Evidence is Clear: Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor Megan Roberts Is an Excellent Instructor

January 18, 2024

At the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), courses are designed to equip students for the real world. In some courses, that might mean getting hands-on experience with technology or budgets. In the forensics classes taught by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Crime Lab Supervisor and CSM Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor Megan Roberts '05, it means students spend a semester gathering evidence and investigating stab wounds and blood spatters.

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CSM Celebrates Graduates at 25th Winter Commencement

January 17, 2024

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 434 candidates for 350 degrees and 171 certificates during its 25th Winter Commencement ceremonies Jan. 12. in a day filled with joyous applause, tears, photo sessions, and pop-up celebrations at the college’s La Plata Campus.

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CSM Announces Delayed Opening Wednesday Jan. 17, 2024

January 16, 2024

All campuses of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will have a delayed opening until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous driving conditions. 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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Join a “Big Conversation” on the Racial Wealth Gap Jan. 28

January 16, 2024

Join The Big Conversation Partners in Dismantling Racism and Privilege in Southern Maryland to learn about “The Racial Wealth Gap: Rooted in Land and Home Ownership” Sunday, Jan. 28. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a community partner for the event.

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