As the 2026–27 academic year begins, College of San Mateo is expanding academic pathways, welcoming new faculty, and building on some of its strongest student success indicators in five years.
Faculty News
Aug 18 2026
Jul 15 2026
Professor Tatiana Irwin will deliver the keynote address for the San Mateo County Historical Association’s annual meeting on July 25. Irwin, who teaches history at College of San Mateo, will discuss how local stories help communities understand earlier generations, recognize present-day connections, and visualize better futures.
Nov 24 2025
Professor of physics and astronomy Darryl Stanford uses the planetarium at the College of San Mateo to show what can be seen in the skies and to teach about the beauty of the heavens.
Apr 21 2025
On April 15, 2025, College of San Mateo (CSM) proudly celebrated nine distinguished faculty members who achieved tenure, a significant milestone marking their exceptional commitment to teaching, student success, and institutional excellence. The tenure celebration, held on campus, provided an opportunity for colleagues, administrators, and families to recognize the achievements of these faculty members.
Sep 20 2024
Dr. Finausina Tovo, Program Services Coordinator for CSM’s MANA Learning community and instructor at College of San Mateo, recently represented the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) community at the White House’s NHPI Convening. Her presence at this historic event, held on September 6, 2024, was a moment of pride for CSM and the 100 NHPI leaders, advocates, and policymakers across the United States she represented.
Aug 29 2024
Before the start of the fall semester, College of San Mateo hosted its annual New Faculty Orientation. This year’s event welcomed seven recently hired full-time permanent and full-time temporary faculty members and gave them a comprehensive introduction to the College and its vibrant community.
Aug 10 2024
The USA women’s water polo team will try to maintain its streak of medaling in every Olympic tournament when it plays Netherlands in the bronze medal match Saturday morning (1:35 a.m. PDT) at La Defense Arena in Paris.
Jul 17 2024
College of San Mateo’s Andrew Silva is set to head off to Paris this weekend as part of the USA Water Polo contingent from the 2024 Olympic Games. CSM’s head water polo and swimming coach is part of the coaching and support staff for USA Water Polo’s three-time defending champion Women’s Olympic Team, in the role of Video Coordinator.
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.
Mar 8 2024
College of San Mateo (CSM) proudly announces that seven outstanding faculty members have achieved tenure. This significant milestone is a testament to their dedication to teaching and student engagement excellence.
