Winter Driving Tips Offered
The College of Southern Maryland offers a one-day class, Drive2Survive, to help drivers of any age and level learn how to drive in adverse weather and how to better avoid a collision in any circumstance.
CSM Hosts VEX IQ Challenge
Elementary and middle school students will be competing Feb. 11, 2017, at Great Mills High School in the Southern Maryland VEX IQ Challenge. The competition is sponsored by College of Southern Maryland and supported by local businesses and The Patuxent Partnership.
‘Selvage’ Exhibit Features Work of Jim Arendt
Artist Jim Arendt sees denim in a particular way, and he has used that inspiration to create an exhibition that will be featured at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus through March 9, called “Selvage.”
CSM’s Fall 2016 Dean’s List Released
College of Southern Maryland dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester has been released.
VEX Robotics Competition Set at CSM
College of Southern Maryland will host the Robotics Senior Division VEX competition Feb. 4, 2017, with support from The Patuxent Partnership. The Senior Division uses the VEX Robotics Design System for its competition platform.
639 Candidates Walk at CSM Winter Commencement
Six-hundred thirty-nine candidates for degrees and certifications were recognized Jan. 19, 2017, at College of Southern Maryland’s 18th winter commencement at the La Plata Campus.
CSM Talons Qualify for World Championship
The Talons, the competitive robotics team sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland, pulled off an impressive finish at a VEX U College Robotics Skills Challenge on Jan. 6 at CSM’s La Plata Campus.
February Events at CSM
The College of Southern Maryland Children’s Theatre will present “A Wrinkle in Time” at 7 pm Feb. 3 and 2 and 7 pm Feb. 4 at CSM’s La Plata Campus. CSM’s Ward Virts Concert Series will feature pianist Michael Adcock at 3 pm Feb. 12 at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus.
CSM Learning Center Earns Accreditation
The St. Charles Learning Center on the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland has received recognition and accreditation from the Maryland State Department of Education, showing that the CSM Learning Center meets major standards of excellence.
Community Bank Donation to CSM Supports Students
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has received a $100,000 donation from Community Bank of the Chesapeake. The funds are part of a five-year pledge for a permanent endowment fund and an annual scholarship fund that supports both credit and workforce development students.





















