The CSM Physics Club team, competing as Artemis Prime, will travel to Houston, Texas, to participate in the NASA ORBIT Pitch Showcase at Space Center Houston from July 15–17. The team includes Tori Dryaba, Malia Smith, Shaila Lewis, Sean Fay, and Gabriel Valles, with support from Professor of Physics David Locke.
Student Success News
Jul 13 2026
May 22 2026
College of San Mateo celebrated the Class of 2026 on Friday during its 104th Commencement Ceremony, honoring more than 400 graduates who crossed the stage before family, friends, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community.
May 19 2026
College of San Mateo students and faculty earned major recognition earlier this month at the 16th Annual Community College Honors Research Symposium hosted at Stanford University, showcasing the strength of CSM’s Honors Project learning community and its growing reputation for undergraduate research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and transfer preparation.
Jun 17 2025
The 2024 California Community College Athletic Association football champ Bulldogs are set to transfer as many as 46 players on scholarship to four-year programs. There were 26 signed by winter break in December, with nearly as many signing with new schools in the spring.
Jun 10 2025
The 2024–2025 academic year was marked by exceptional performances across College of San Mateo’s athletic programs. From championship victories to individual accolades, the Bulldogs demonstrated excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Their achievements reflect the dedication, resilience, and talent that define CSM’s tradition of athletic and academic success.
May 27 2025
College of San Mateo celebrated its 103rd Commencement Ceremony at the historic College Heights Stadium, where families, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to honor the achievements of the Class of 2025. Under a sunny sky full of cheers, 1,282 degrees and certificates were awarded to 928 graduates, ranging in age from 16 to 80—a powerful reminder of the transformative and lifelong nature of education.
Dec 18 2024
The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program at College of San Mateo (CSM) recently brought students to the 2024 National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) in Phoenix, Arizona.
Oct 24 2024
Born and raised in the Bay Area to a Brazilian family, psychology major Maryanna Oliveira is a first-generation student at College of San Mateo (CSM). After graduating from nearby Hillsdale High School, she is in her second year at CSM, charting a path toward transferring to UC Davis.
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.
Feb 27 2024
College of San Mateo is featured in the season 10 of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
