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September 30, 2021

President Schatzel

From my desk: News from President Schatzel

What we're building.

This fall, Towson University is celebrating some very visible markers of our momentum and growth.

Our students are already enjoying the expanded University Union, which will be completed by spring. We recently opened our business engagement and entrepreneurship hub, the StarTUp at the Armory. In the coming days we'll dedicate the largest academic building on our campus, the Science Complex, and break ground on the first building ever singularly dedicated to our College of Health Professions.

But as I often say, what we're building is more than just buildings.

These new facilities are playing a significant role at a time in which the faculty, research, programming and students continue to push what is possible at TU.

Recent recognition and rankings—outlined below—also tell the contemporary story of Towson University. They share how our campus community is diverse, inclusive, civically engaged and academically prepared. They share how they're supported to be who they are and explore opportunities to thrive.

Our newest students form the most diverse first-year student class on record. TU's student population is increasingly representative of the State of Maryland–which now has a majority minority population, according to the most recent census data.

It's within those new buildings, where all of this will come together for the public good.

There's much to be proud of at Towson University, and there are truly great things ahead!

Sincerely,

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Kim Schatzel, Ph.D.

President

Rankings & accomplishments

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'U.S. News' places TU as a national leader in inclusive excellence

U.S. News & World Report rankings place TU among top 100 public institutions for third consecutive year

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TU Student

TU ranked among the top universities nationally, globally

The latest in a series of rankings from U.S. News, Washington Monthly, Princeton Review and more recognize university campus life, academic rigor

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Student with pennant

TU honored with HEED Award for second year

Award recognizes TU’s achievement, commitment to broadening diversity & inclusion

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Erin Moran

Campaign launch helps TU mark record year of philanthropy

More than $72 million raised in TU’s historic campaign so far

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Campus & people

Professor Aseltine

StarTUp at the Armory wows crowd at grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony

State-of-the-art facility to connect workforce development, entrepreneurship programs with community.

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TU Staff

TU ready for National Voter Registration Day

Event hosted by Office of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility, TU Athletes Vote.

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Veteran Center

'Midnight Mass,' Netflix horror series by TU alumni, debuts to critical acclaim

From director Mike Flanagan '02 and producer Jeff Howard '92, the seven-episode series premieres Sept. 24

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Upcoming Events

Please be sure to check details for events, as some are in-person and some are virtual.

Here are some virtual events planned for October:

Tigers athletics events

Various

Exhibition | Asia in Maryland

Various

Virtual Fall Film Series 2021: Invisible Architectures

Various

Family Weekend

Oct. 8-10

Homecoming Week

Oct. 9-16

Masterworks for Chamber Winds and Strings

Oct. 13 | 8 p.m.

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