Transfer Process Gets Easier
The articulation agreement between the College of Southern Maryland and Florida Institute of Technology has been revised to create a seamless transition for students in CSM’s associate degree programs in arts and sciences, general students business administration, or business administration-technical management to the bachelor degree in logistics management at Florida Tech.
MedStar Offering Two Sessions on Aphasia
Recognizing June as National Aphasia Awareness Month, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital offers information sessions June 28 and 30, to help educate people about the communication disorder affecting about 2 million Americans.
Four Seniors Awarded Scholarships
Since 1993, SMECO has awarded scholarships each year to seniors in the cooperative’s service area, for a total of 96 students. Students Alexandra Bryant, Simran Kaur, Maria Karisma Magsakay and De’ja McCleary each will receive a $1,500 college scholarship.
Common LASIK Myths and Misconceptions
Dr. Mark Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye talks about common myths and misconceptions about LASIK eye surgery.
Hoyer Joins Bernie Fowler’s Wade-In
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks at former Maryland senator Bernie Fowler’s annual wade-in at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard. Each year, Mr. Fowler holds the wade-in to assess how far he can wade into the Patuxent River until he can no longer see his white sneakers. The non-scientific measurement, which is known as the “Sneaker Index,” helps to raise awareness about the health of the river.
Business PhD & More New Degrees at SMHEC
The Florida Institute of Technology doctorate of business administration program will start in the fall 2016 semester at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California. Learn more at a June 29 open house.
Fuel Burn Cut Would Extend F-35 Flight Life
Promising testing of technology that would reduce fuel burn would lengthen the flying life of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Students Tout Dual Enrollment
US Education Secretary John King Jr. and Under Secretary Ted Mitchell visited the La Plata campus of the College of Southern Maryland in May to talk to students who participate in the college’s dual enrollment program in a roundtable.
Destination Imagination Team 1st in State
Students at Father Andrew White SJ School who are on the Destination Imagination team Hidden Six took first place in the state of Maryland in their division’s challenge and were invited to compete in the DI Global Competition. The team was applauded by The Patuxent Partnership.
‘Brexit’ Could Trigger Sequester-Like Consequences
Brexit, the UK’s possible departure from the European Union, could cause global firms, particularly defense industries, to scale back business.
