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Featured Event: Integrity Ignited

September 20, 4–6:30 p.m.
TU University Union

Join the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute for a thought-provoking forum with leadership expert Jackie Insinger and a panel with regional CEOS, Mohan Suntha, University of Maryland Medical System; Rachel Garbow Monroe, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation; and Calvin G. Butler Jr., Exelon. Networking reception to follow.

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Looking for other leadership development opportunities? The Grasmick Institute hosts monthly events, including the popular Emerging Leaders Workshop and Advancing Women in the Workplace Workshop. Register for either by close of business on September 1 and pay $50. Simply, enter EARLYLEAD23 in the Promo Code field after clicking Reserve a Spot before you checkout.

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StarTUp Accelerator Showcase

September 14, 5:30–8 p.m.
Join fellows of the 2023 StarTUp Accelerator for a high-energy, live event featuring product pitches, demonstrations, and networking with business and community leaders.

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Women in Business Speaker Series

October 3, 9–10:30 a.m.
Join trailblazers from across Maryland for this new speaker series. First up is Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman discussing accomplishments, challenges, and insights as a woman business leader. Breakfast and coffee served.

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BOOST YOUR RESUME

Looking to boost your resume? TU Continuing and Professional Studies can help you meet your professional goals with a full schedule of live, instructor-led and self-paced certification preparation courses.

Save 20% on these upcoming instructor-led courses

Take 20% discount off select self-paced courses

We're offering discounts on select self-paced IT, health and medical, and business management courses. Don't put your goals on hold, register by October 27, 2023 to take advantage of the discounts.

WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?

Register for the 2023 Economic Outlook Forum

November 14, 8:15–10 a.m.
Join RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani and community and business leaders for networking and to hear RESI's economic forecast for our state with a focus on the various regional, national and international events and trends impacting Maryland’s economy.

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Unemployment drops to 1.8 percent. State gains 2,000 jobs.

A closer look at the unemployment statistics shows that actual employment increased while the labor force also grew slightly. This indicates that not only are persons still being hired for new jobs, but that pace of persons entering the labor force is currently faster than the pace of persons leaving the labor force for retirement or other reasons.

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LEARNING FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute fall semester begins September 11

Although some classes already have a wait list, there's still time to register for Osher's fall semester of courses. The liberal arts focused courses begin September 11 and run through November 10. Sessions include a mix of online and in-person programming—all delivered by leading subject matter experts—on topics that include:

  • An Introduction to American Sign Language
  • The Tragic Story of Jim Crow
  • Capitalism in China: Rise of A Global Giant
  • The Art of Illustration
  • Baltimore Narratives: How the City Became an Industrial Giant
  • Honeybees and their Hives

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FROM THE TU NEWSROOM

Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg named Towson University's 15th President

Ginsberg to begin his presidency at TU on October 30, arriving from George Mason University.

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TU's commitment to neighboring communities results in RISE Zone designation

Newly approved RISE Zone near TU to spur economic development, job creation.

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RISE campaign generates $100M+, creating pathways for growth, engaged learning

Campaign boasts record-setting generosity from alumni, faculty, staff, corporate partners, friends.

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TU welcomes its largest incoming first-year class

More than 3,000 new Tigers starting on campus this fall, here’s what they can expect at TU.

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