The family of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing student Jaycee Lynn Vermillion, of Nanjemoy, has established a memorial scholarship fund in their daughter’s name to honor her memory and offer financial assistance to other CSM students who plan a career in nursing.
Established by Robert and Krista and Clayton Vermillion, the Jaycee Lynn Vermillion Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are enrolled in the second year of CSM’s nursing program and reside in Charles...
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CSM Broad Horizons and Bright Futures: CSM Secures 126 Transfer Agreements with 52 Universities for Their Students Pursuing Four-Year Degrees
When the fall semester at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) begins later this month, CSM students who want to further their education will have the benefits of 126 transfer and articulation agreements with 52 partners based in 16 states across the country, as well as in Paris, France. These agreements offer students a seamless transfer experience from CSM to four-year colleges and universities and empower them to broaden their horizons—intellectually and geographically.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is taking a page from the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association’s (MPSSAA) playbook and postponing the fall and winter high school athletic seasons due to conditions presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
MPSSAA’s decision to postpone fall and winter sports in schools through the first semester was made in coordination with the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Department of Health and the Public School Superintendent...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – In accordance with the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) news release, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is postponing the 2020 fall and winter competition season during the first semester. Therefore, our athletics program will not begin on August 12th as previously scheduled...
CSM CSM is Positioned to Award in Excess of $9 Million in Financial Aid in 2020; Commits to Help Students Complete Their Education
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is positioned to award in excess of $9 million in financial assistance in 2020 to students through a mix of federal and state grants, scholarships and monies raised by the CSM Foundation.
Under the CARES Act Student Emergency Aid, the U.S. Department of Education granted the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) $1,289,511 to cover costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus and an additional $1,289,511...
CSM Arts are Alive at CSM: Fine Art Instructors Take Creativity to New Levels for Online Art, Music, Theater, Dance and Digital Media Classes
Embracing the adage “the show must go on,” the Fine Arts instructors at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have come up with creative ways to keep students learning and engaged in a mostly virtual learning environment. With a couple notable exceptions, every art, music, theater dance and digital media class will be held this fall semester.
Moving to remote operations was an easy lift for the traditional subjects as CSM has been offering online learning for 20 years, but courses that...
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The meeting will be held virtually using WebEx. There is no public access for this meeting to the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata; however, the meeting will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, www.ccboe.com and air on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12. CCPS will rebroadcast the meeting as well as post it on CCPSTV under the Board...
CSM CSM Leonardtown Campus to Remain Closed Wednesday, Aug. 5; All Other CSM Campuses Will Open as Scheduled
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Leonardtown Campus will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 5 due to unsafe travels conditions throughout St. Mary’s County caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. All other CSM campuses will open as scheduled.
All student services, including admissions, advising, counseling, disability support services, financial assistance, the Registrar’s Office and Veterans Affairs remain available online. Please visit www.csmd.edu for more information and to find the...
Due to weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaias, CSM will close its campuses today, Tuesday, Aug. 4.
All student services, including admissions, advising, counseling, disability support services, financial assistance, the Registrar’s Office and Veterans Affairs remain available online. Please visit www.csmd.edu for more information and to find the services you need.
Kelsey Bush Announced as Interim Chief Diversity Officer at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler August 03, 2020 - 3:39 pm
August 03, 2020
St. Mary's College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has appointed Kelsey Bush as interim chief diversity officer. He will join St. Mary’s College on August 17 and will report directly to the president.
“As a graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and member of the Alumni Council, I understand the unique nature of the College...
SMCM Shana Meyer Announced as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Shana Meyer Announced as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler August 03, 2020 - 3:33 pm
August 03, 2020
St. Mary's College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has appointed Shana Meyer as interim vice president for student affairs. She will join St. Mary’s College on August 13 and will report directly to the president.
“I have worked at a campus with an enrollment of approximately 1,000, and I appreciated the hands-on...
Due to anticipated weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaias, CSM will delay opening of its campuses until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Visit http://ready.csmd.edu/emergency.html for changes or updates.
CSM has remained in Restricted Operations – or in Phase 2 of its ‘Return to Campus Plan’—since July 7. CSM’s campuses are only open for students every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those seeking services from, and who have an appointment with, admissions...
Due to the tropical storm warning in effect for Charles County, all Charles County public schools are closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. There is a Code Red for staff, meaning all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) buildings are closed, canceling summer camps — both in-person and virtual, appointments and any other CCPS activities scheduled for Aug. 4. Staff who are teleworking will not report to work and essential staff will be on call.
Visit the school system website at...
Professor of Biology Karen Crawford featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" Michael Bruckler July 31, 2020 - 4:15 pm
July 31, 2020
Professor of Biology Karen Crawford’s milestone study on achieving the first gene knockout in a cephalopod using the squid Doryteuthis pealeii was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered." Crawford, who was the Whitman Scientist this summer on a team at Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is first author of the study reported in the...
CSM Wynne Briscoe is Named Southern Maryland Regional Director of Small Business Development Center at CSM
The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that Wynne Briscoe has been appointed director for the Southern Maryland regional office. The Southern Region SBDC at CSM provides free, confidential business consulting and low-cost business training to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties.
Briscoe previously served as SBDC business, management, technology and manufacturing consultant...
SMCM First Gene Knockout in a Cephalopod is Achieved at Marine Biological Laboratory by Professor Karen Crawford and Team
First Gene Knockout in a Cephalopod is Achieved at Marine Biological Laboratory by Professor Karen Crawford and Team Michael Bruckler July 30, 2020 - 2:17 pm
July 30, 2020
Professor of Biology Karen Crawford, who was the Whitman Scientist this summer on a team at Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is first author of a milestone study reported in the July 30 issue of Current Biology.
The team at MBL, led by MBL Senior Scientist Joshua Rosenthal and Crawford, has...
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Ophir Agassi Featured in The Painting Center Michael Bruckler July 30, 2020 - 12:51 pm
July 30, 2020
Ophir Agassi, visiting assistant professor of art, will be teaching painting and drawing courses at SMCM during the 2020-21 academic year in the Department of Art & Art History. The Painting Center in New York City recently featured his work in Ophir Agassi: Art Making Experience During Covid-19.
SMCM St. Mary’s College’s Institutional Advancement Wins Top APEX Grand Award for BeCounted on Giving Tuesday Fundraising Campaign
St. Mary’s College’s Institutional Advancement Wins Top APEX Grand Award for BeCounted on Giving Tuesday Fundraising Campaign Michael Bruckler July 29, 2020 - 2:37 pm
July 29, 2020
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Institutional Advancement office has won the top Grand Award in the 32nd Annual APEX Awards for Publication Excellence for the BeCounted on Giving Tuesday Fundraising Campaign. The office received the Grand Award in the Campaigns, Programs & Plans category of the competition...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) held its Athletics Banquet virtually last month to recognize student-athletes and their accomplishments during the 2019-20 school year. Coaches, members of the Student Life and Athletics Department and faculty congratulated student-athletes in a video shared on CSM Athletics’ Facebook page and handed out the annual Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year and Scholar Athlete of the Year awards.
The athletes of the year were nominated by...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is changing the start and end times of J.C. Parks Elementary School for the 2020-21 school year. The 10-minute time change was made to allow more time for bus routes. The hours have been changed to 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The previous hours were 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
The Board of Education of Charles County voted on July 14 to start the new school year virtually for students on Aug. 31 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Students and staff will...