College of San Mateo (CSM) is pleased to announce the selection of Alex Guiriba (he/him/siya) as its next Vice President of Student Services. A proud CSM alumnus and the son of Filipinx immigrants, Alex has deep roots in the San Mateo County community and a strong commitment to advancing equity and student success.
Announcement News
Dec 12 2024
Oct 23 2024
More than a decade after the College of San Mateo closed its Coastside branch in Shoreline Station, a new Coastside college facility opened this week in the just-completed building at 650 Mill St.
Oct 21 2024
College of San Mateo (CSM) celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, October 17, with the grand opening of its new Coastside campus in downtown Half Moon Bay. The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew community members, local officials, students, and college representatives, all excited to mark CSM’s return to the Coastside after a decade-long hiatus.
Oct 19 2024
The College of San Mateo returns to Half Moon Bay with a permanent location hosting two classrooms and administrative buildings, providing expanded and equitable opportunities for the coastside community.
Sep 24 2024
College of San Mateo (CSM) proudly announces the grand opening of its Coastside Educational Facility in Half Moon Bay, an extension of the CSM main campus that will provide expanded educational opportunities and career pathways for the Coastside community for all current and future students, especially our Latinx, Chinese, and Migrant Farm Worker communities. This initiative is part of CSM’s continued commitment to advancing equity and fostering economic mobility through education.
Aug 22 2024
SamTrans is introducing a new bus route that will benefit College of San Mateo (CSM) students beginning this Fall 2024 semester. Launched in August 2024, Route CSM will connect the downtown San Mateo Caltrain Station with CSM, offering reliable service every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour on weekends.
Jul 10 2024
Help support the College of San Mateo football team’s Built for Life program with a great day of golf. The Bulldogs will host the inaugural Tom Martinez Golf Event on August 10 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with the tourney set to start at noon.
Apr 25 2024
Following a national search, San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) Chancellor Melissa Moreno has announced that she will recommend Dr. Manuel Alejandro Pérez to the Board of Trustees as the next president of College of San Mateo (CSM). The Board of Trustees will take formal action on Dr. Pérez’s appointment at their meeting on May 22, 2024.
Apr 15 2024
Following a national search, the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) Board of Trustees announced their unanimous decision to select Melissa Moreno, J.D., as the next permanent Chancellor of SMCCCD, with an anticipated start date of April 25, 2024.
Apr 2 2024
College of San Mateo’s Ethnic Studies department is hosting a film series from April 15 to April 17, 2024, exploring the themes of Climate Change and Food Justice. The series will feature film screenings, keynote speakers, and discussion panels, offering a unique opportunity for the community to engage with these critical issues.
