I fully believe that the best universities are those that are deeply engrained in their surrounding communities, and the best communities are those with genuine connections to a great university. This certainly is the case for TU, Towson and the greater Baltimore region.

Maintaining this engagement is one of my presidential priorities. Here are the ways we’ve continued to “Connect Campus and Community.”

  • Welcomed 109,000 fans to campus to cheer on the Tigers during the 2024–25 season
  • Hosted 197 arts and culture events for students and community members alike, which brought 30,000 visitors to campus
  • Celebrated the StarTUp Accelerator’s seventh cohort, which launched 10 new business ventures
  • Mentored 81 rising juniors and seniors from Baltimore City Public Schools during our inaugural Tigers Connect summer residency program, a three-day, co-curricular experience designed to give high school students a glimpse of college life
  • Met with dozens of elected state officials during the 2025 legislative session to advocate for TU and highlight our impact in Maryland
  • Partnered with the Towson Chamber of Commerce to establish the region as a Main Street Maryland affiliate, which supports community development and revitalization in Maryland’s historic downtowns

While there are many great universities in Maryland, we strive to make TU a great university for Maryland. I’m so proud of the impact we have achieved together.

Sincerely,

Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D.
President

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