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Students Explore ‘Second Chances’ Social Justice Day

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Spring Semester Students Explore ‘Second Chances’ During CSM’s Social Justice Day Students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) spent several weeks this spring exploring the theme of “Second Chances,” with a focus at various times on post-incarceration, drug and alcohol addiction and recovery, immigration, homelessness, hunger and food insecurities. Their work was in preparation […]

CSM’s MLT Receives National Accreditation

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CSM Medical Lab Technology Program Achieves Highest National Accreditation Award The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program received its first national continuing accreditation award from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The program’s high standards and solid results since its first accreditation in 2014 set the stage for […]

CSM Honors Its Student Athletes at 2019 Banquet

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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) rounded out the spring semester by celebrating the 2018-2019 accomplishments of its student athletes at the college’s annual athletic banquet held at the Waldorf Jaycee Hall. “What a wonderful night,” said CSM Executive Director of Student Life and Athletics Michelle Ruble. “It is always great recognizing the hard work […]

Allied Health Recognition Celebrates CSM Graduates

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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) held an inaugural recognition ceremony to applaud its Allied Health students achieving degrees and certificates during its 2019 Spring Commencement. Eleven students successfully completed their programs of study in the fields of Health Information Management (HIM), Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Pharmacy Technician. “It is really important for our […]

CSM Nurse Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 54 Graduates

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Included among the many ceremonies connected to the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 60th Spring Commencement in May was a traditional nurse pinning recognition held May 16. Fifty-four associate degree nursing candidates received their nursing pins and celebrated their accomplishments with their professors, faculty and family. “Are you ready?” asked Professor Linda Goodman, MS, RN, […]

CSM Commemorates 60th Spring Commencements

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With 522 Candidates Receiving 546 Degrees, 244 Certificates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 522 candidates for 546 associate degrees and 244 certificates during its 60th spring commencement ceremonies May 17 at the La Plata Campus. “We recognize that many of you have completed your studies while working, raising families, and volunteering in your […]

2019 Teen Leadership Academy Themed on Public Safety

The deadline to apply for Leadership Southern Maryland’s Teen Leadership Academy (TLA) is fast approaching. This year’s academy will feature leadership in public safety. Tech center? College prep? Military academy? Homeschool?  TLA is for you!  Rising 10th-12th graders in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties are invited to apply. Need-based scholarships are available. The academy […]

CSM Joins Achieving the Dream

National Network with Focus to Strengthen Student Success The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) today announced that it has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a network of more than 220 colleges in 43 states dedicated to improving student success. As a Network institution, CSM will innovate to implement, align, and scale cutting-edge reforms, work with […]

College of Southern Maryland Hosts Alive at 25

The Alive at 25 4-hour defensive driving class goes beyond what is taught in driver’s education. It is taught by local law enforcement officers and is offered throughout Maryland and often used to get vehicle insurance discounts. Upcoming public classes are $50.00 and held in Calvert, Charles, Queen Anne’s, Montgomery, Baltimore, and Harford County counties. […]