June 1, 2026

19th Winter Commencement at CSM

winter commencement

More than 700 candidates for degrees and certificates were recognized on Jan. 18, 2018, during the 19th Winter Commencement at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus.

CSM’s Fall 2017 Dean’s List Announced

CSM fall 2017 Dean's List

The College of Southern Maryland has released its fall 2017 dean’s list.

College Partners on MLK Programs

College Partners on MLK Programs

Several groups in Southern Maryland will be gathering in the next few day to commemorate the Jan. 15 birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The College of Southern Maryland will join in the conversation and celebrations.

Get Business Help Through Crab Pot Program

Crab Pot

Starting a new business can be tough. Luckily, there’s help. The Crab Pot Pitch Competition is coming up, and an accelerator program has been created to help new and emerging business owners refine their startup pitches for the competition.

Johnson Is Keynote at Winter Commencement

Winter Commencement

Ashley Johnson, technical director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, will be the keynote speaker for the 19th Winter Commencement at the College of Southern Maryland on Jan. 18, 2018.

CSM Changes Tuition Payment Policy

Promise

Changes to the College of Southern Maryland’s tuition payment policy have been announced. They are effective with the spring 2018 semester.

VEX Volunteers Needed for Events

Robotics Events

VEX Robotics teams from all over the region will be competing this spring, and VEX volunteers are needed to help the competitions run smoothly. The Patuxent Partnership is helping the teams and sponsors search for volunteers.

Fleming Retires as CSM Prince Fred Dean

Fleming retires

As Dr. Richard Fleming retires as vice president and dean of the Prince Frederick Campus of the College of Southern Maryland, Barbara Ives is serving in the position in the interim. Dr. Fleming has served nearly nine years at the campus, and his retirement was effective in December.

Grateful Veteran Says Thank You to Donors

veteran

Scott Teed has already worn many hats in his life. The 43-year-old Lexington Park resident has been a sailor, a technician, a parent, a veteran, and now a student. Mr. Teed is now pursing two associate degrees at College of Southern Maryland: one in electrical engineering and one in math and physical sciences.

Smith Heads CSM Human Resources

dean's list

Ivan Smith of La Plata has been named as the new associate vice president of human resources and payroll at the College of Southern Maryland.