The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) women’s volleyball team started the 2019 season on the road when they traveled to Montgomery College to take on the Raptors Sept. 3. Though they lost that match, Head Coach Jenica Leonard said she has high expectations for this year’s team.
“This year we are coming in with a lot of high volleyball IQ,” Leonard said. “A lot of our players have travel experience. I definitely have high expectations as far as competition. There’s definitely some teams...
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So. Md Education News
News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
CSM New CSM Safe App Features Real-Time Notifications, Puts Campus Security in Palm of Students’ Hands
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Public Safety and Preparedness Department launched a new CSM Safe App over the summer – putting critical, real-time information at users’ fingertips and minimizing response times during both emergency and routine security/safety situations.
The interactive CSM Safe App features include:
Campus alerts provide persistent in-app notifications and push notifications for location-specific emergencies to keep students and parents informed. An additional...
CSM National Science Foundation Awards CSM $258,912 to Grow Region’s Cybersecurity Workforce, Boost Students’ Credentials
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the College of Southern Maryland a $258,912 grant to support the college’s efforts to grow a cybersecurity talent pipeline in Southern Maryland. The funding will go toward the “Cybersecurity Workforce: Bridging the Gap,” program under the direction of CSM Business Program Coordinator Thomas J. Luginbill, CSM Business, Technology and Public Service Division Chair and Professor Bernice Brezina and CSM Business Professor Dr. Mary Beth Klinger...
CSM CSM’s 2019-20 Fine Arts Schedule Promises Variety of Theater, Artists’ Talks, Musicals, Dance Presentations and Literary Readings
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces its 2019-20 fine arts program — a collection of presentations best described by the German Composer Felix Mendelssohn’s quote, “The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.” And variety is just what CSM has in store.
The schedule of special events throughout the college’s fall and spring semesters includes dramatic, comedic and musical theater for adults and children, performances of Latin, barbershop, jazz and classical music, visual...
CSM “When Our Rivers Collide” by Artist Wesley Clark Kicks off CSM’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presents the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit “When Our Rivers Collide” by artist Wesley Clark Sept. 3 – Oct. 1. at CSM’s Fine Arts Center in La Plata. The public is invited to enjoy this compelling, free exhibition.
In this exhibit, featured artist Wesley Clark shares pieces that he created that explore issues related to African Americans in America and the African Diaspora.
“The foundation of the work is to challenge and draw parallels...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomes new full-time faculty and staff to the 2019 fall semester. Click through the presentation below to meet the newest members of the CSM family and learn some interesting facts about them, too.
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Since 2002, CSM has been recognized by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) with its Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval. Most recently CSM has been recognized for its commitment to green practices with a 2019...
CSM Hawk’s Women’s Soccer Head Coach Nina Duron
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Hawks women’s soccer team opens its 2019 season today, Friday, Aug. 30, when the team takes on the Union County College Owls in La Plata.
Sophomore Karleigh Cohen is back for the Hawks, and Head Coach Nina Duron said she is looking to Cohen having another productive season after she accounted for six of CSM’s 16 goals last year.
“I expect more from her,” Duron said. “This year, she definitely has a...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the summer sessions. 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 students who have completed at least six credits during the semester and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better will be included in the dean’s list.
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Rosenfield and Lowe to Lead College’s Fundraising Arm
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation has selected local business leaders Kimberly Rosenfield as new board chair and Brenda Lowe as vice-chair. The pair will guide the CSM Foundation in its continued efforts to increase access to higher education through scholarship funding and assures the excellence of that education by raising and managing funds for the college’s projects and objectives.
“I’m honored and humbled to be...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces that Dexter Bordes has joined the Foundation’s board as its newest director. A resident of Fort Washington, Bordes is a local real estate developer and owner of DM&T Development.
“I have learned a lot in the few meetings I have attended,” Bordes said. “I am very impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of the board members and I am proud to be a part of the CSM Foundation.”
The CSM Foundation, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 charitable...
CSM Regional Leaders and Health Care Providers Join CSM Officials, Faculty and Staff to Break Ground for New Center for Health Sciences at Regional Hughes
Beautiful weather greeted the field of regional leaders, health care providers, College of Southern Maryland (CSM) officials and guests during the ceremonial groundbreaking for CSM’s new Center for Health Science at the college’s Regional Hughesville Campus Aug. 27. The center – projected to be completed in March 2021 – will be approximately 50,000 square feet, designed to LEED standards and will feature specialized health sciences laboratories for CSM’s programs in nursing, emergency...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) men’s soccer team kicked off its 2019 season today against Union County College at 12 p.m. in La Plata.
CSM ‘s Zach Bowman said he was ready to get his first year underway as CSM’s head coach for men’s soccer.
Coach Gary Knight
This will be Gary Knight’s second year as an assistant coach for the men’s soccer team. He also serves as an assistant coach on CSM’s women’s soccer team.
After gathering only one win and five goals last season, Bowman and...
Publication Focuses on Student Success and Learning
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Mitchell A. Levy has been appointed editor of a leading, international student affairs association publication. Levy will oversee “Synergy,” a professional development newsletter published by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs (SAPAA) Knowledge Community...
CSM CSM’s Michelle Ruble Becomes President of National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrations
The College of Southern Maryland’s Executive Director of Student Life and Athletics Michelle Ruble has been named the President of the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrations. Ruble has played a pivotal role in putting CSM’s athletes and athletic programs at the top of the leader boards in the region, state and beyond – since joining the CSM team 18 years ago.
Ruble said she is thrilled and honored to accept the appointment as NATYCAA. Established in 1987, NATYCAA is...
CSM Offers Walk-in Schedule for Advising, Career and Transfer Services. Aug. 5-Sept. 13. College of Southern Maryland (CSM); La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. CSM’s Office of Advising, Career and Transfer Services will observe an all-walk-in schedule to assist students from Aug. 5 through Sept. 13. There will be no appointments available during this time. The hours for walk-ins will be available at http://csmd.edu/advising.
CSM Closed for Labor Day Holiday. Aug. 31-Sept...
A student enrolled in the English Composition and Literature summer class at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Leonardtown Campus took her creativity to the next level when she was studying Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Brittany Higgs, 28, of Mechanicsville, baked a cake and highlighted the better-known characters of Hamlet – with icing.
Traditionally, CSM English Instructors Norm Bleakley and Barbara Link ask students to go beyond by taking acts and scenes from Hamlet and make YouTube...
CSM College of Southern Maryland to Break Ground on New Center for Health Sciences Building at Regional Hughesville Campus
Marks New Era in Health Care for Region
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) begins a new era of health care in Southern Maryland this month with the groundbreaking for its new centralized Center for Health Sciences building at its Regional Hughesville Campus. CSM will celebrate and hear from local dignitaries and regional health care officials during the Aug. 27 sod-turning ceremony starting at 10 a.m.
The Center for Health Sciences is projected to be completed in March 2021 and will be...
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) flexible learning options are designed for those with busy schedules. To meet that commitment, CSM will offer the entire Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program in an accelerated schedule making it possible for students to complete their Business Management degree in 15 months.
CSM is also launching accelerated classes for most evening classes this fall. This new student success initiative builds on students’ abilities...
CSM CSM Announces Labor Day Weekend Schedule Aug. 31 – Sept. 2, Prepares for Fall Semester to Start Sept. 3
There is Still Time to Register for Fall Classes
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces all CSM campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, to observe the Labor Day holiday. In addition, CSM’s La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick and Regional Hughesville campuses will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1. The holiday closure applies to all CSM fitness and aquatic centers.
CSM welcomes back students and begins its 2019 fall semester Sept. 3. With more than 100 programs...
CSM CSM Announces Hugh Burrell to Lead Velocity Center – A Catalyst for Innovation, Workforce Development
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the appointment of Hugh Burrell, of Dalghren, Va., to director of the CSM Velocity Center in Indian Head. In his new role, Burrell will guide the Velocity Center and help define the vision for the area’s next catalyst for scientific and innovative workforce development in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the community.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen congratulates dignitaries gathered at the College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center...