After state legislation allowed for the San Mateo County Community College District to provide free tuition for its students at a cost of $6.4 million, the Board of Trustees made making it permanent a priority for next year. Bringing the school year under a newly established chancellor’s tenure, the board outlined its goals and priorities for 2024-25, maintaining many of its already established efforts toward making higher education accessible for county residents.
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Sep 3 2024
Aug 29 2024
On August 8, 2024, College of San Mateo hosted the second annual Black Business Summit, a significant event celebrating and showcasing the vibrant community of Bay Area Black-owned businesses. This impactful gathering was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the San Mateo County Small Business Development Center (SMSBDC), the Renaissance Entrepreneur Center, the Strategic Initiatives and Economic Development Department, and the Umoja learning community at CSM.
Aug 26 2024
Before the start of the fall semester, College of San Mateo (CSM) held its annual Bulldog Welcome Day, welcoming over 300 new students to campus. The event, organized by the Center for Student Life and Counseling Services, helped new students begin their academic journey with essential information and support.
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.
Aug 8 2024
College of San Mateo is proud to announce that its Active Minds Chapter has been awarded the Chapter of the Year Award at the 2024 Active Minds Conference in Washington, D.C. This significant recognition is a testament to the chapter’s dedication and innovative approach to mental health advocacy on campus.
Aug 8 2024
When former College of San Mateo All-Conference wide receiver James Johnson returned to campus last year as a facility manager at the College of San Mateo Athletic Center, he was quick to find a way to give back.
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.
Jun 4 2024
College of San Mateo concluded the spring semester with its 102nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 24. The iconic College Heights Stadium was abuzz with excitement as it welcomed hundreds of graduates from CSM’s Class of 2024. A total of 1,520 degrees and certificates were awarded, symbolizing the hard work and dedication of the graduating class. The stands were filled with the cheers of friends and family members, creating a vibrant atmosphere as the graduates entered the stadium and took their seats on the field.
May 13 2024
On April 20, 2024, College of San Mateo’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program proudly presented its Second Annual Day of Science in collaboration with the Community College Outreach Program (CCOP) at Stanford University. This vibrant event showcased the remarkable journeys of our MESA students, from scientific discovery to career exploration in STEM fields.
Apr 26 2024
On April 22, 2024, as part of California Community College’s Black Student Success Week, CSM’s Title V Grant team hosted an event to celebrate our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) while spotlighting Black excellence in higher education.
