CSM Goes Smoke-Free Jan. 1
All three campuses of the College of Southern Maryland are going smoke-free starting Jan. 1, 2017.
CSM Searching for 5th President
College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Brad Gottfried is retiring in 2017, and the College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees has launched a national search for the fifth president of the institution. The board is looking for an educational leader with experience and a track record of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
CSM Creates New Institute for Entrepreneurs
Recognizing the need to nurture the entrepreneurs and innovators in the region, the College of Southern Maryland has formed the Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute, and has announced Thomas Luginbill as its director.
CSM’s Gottfried Announces Plans to Retire
Dr. Brad Gottfried, president of the College of Southern Maryland, has announced his intent to retire on June 30, 2017. Appointed CSM’s fourth president in 2006, Gottfried has had a significant impact on the college, including expanding the college with a regional Hughesville campus, increasing CSM’s partnerships and articulations, and keeping higher education affordable and accessible.
Hoyer Speaks at Roundtable on Veterans
The College of Southern Maryland has found a unique way to make students who are former military feel welcome on the La Plata campus, and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer recently visited this Veterans Lounge to participate in a roundtable discussion on veterans issues.
CSM Celebrates First Class of GED Grads
Families and friends gathered June 30 at the Leonardtown campus for the first graduates of the College of Southern Maryland General Education Development program.
CSM Softball Facilities Upgraded
New dugouts, reconditioned turf, an upgraded sound system, and a higher outfield fence are making the College of Southern Maryland Lady Hawks softball team feel like they’ve hit the big leagues.
Franchot Encourages CSM Nursing Students
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot told nursing students at the College of Southern Maryland that the economy is changing and that future growth in jobs will be in health care.