Don't miss these leadership development opportunities
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The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute provides a continuum of leadership development opportunities for leaders at all levels. Don't miss these upcoming fall sessions to develop your skills.
- Manager to Leader Workshop, September 23–24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Forum: Leading in the Midst of Unsteady Times, October 1, 8–10:30 a.m.
- Critical Conversations Workshop, October 14–15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Advancing Women in the Workplace Workshop, November 5–6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Webinar: Delivering an Impactful Performance Review, November 13, 10–11 a.m.
- Unleash the "Secret" to a Thriving Workplace, November 13, 1–4 p.m.
- Coaching for Development Workshop, December 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Apply to the Professional Leadership Program for Women and Allies
Applications open through November 21. Program begins February 2026.
Over four months, participants gain new insights, added self-confidence and the capacity to immediately impact their organizations in powerful, positive ways.
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Explore lifelong learning at TU
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides learning opportunities to expand knowledge, gain insights into current events and access social and cultural activities. There are no entrance requirements, just bring your curiosity and love of learning.
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Fall classes kick off September 8
Enjoy liberal-arts style courses taught by leading subject matter experts, in-person and via Zoom.
EXPLORE COURSES
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Forensics: The evidence is in
October 16, 5:30 p.m.
Fascinated by criminal investigations? Learn about real-world forensics from Dr. Dana Kollmann.
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Become an Osher member
Membership is required to register for fall and spring semester classes and comes with university-related perks.
JOIN OSHER
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Earn an in-demand certificaiton
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TU Continuing and Professional Studies supports working professionals looking to boost their resumes and advance their careers through instructor-led and self-paced certification prep courses.
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep Course, September 8
A PMP® certification can open doors to new career opportunities and higher salaries for established project managers.
- Medical Billing Course, September 13
Medical billers are essential to healthcare, translating medical into claims to arrange for reimbursement of healthcare services.
- Human Resources Certification Prep Course, September 13
Prepare to sit for the PHR®, SPHR®, SHRM-CP®, or SHRM-SCP® certification exams, depending on your experience and goals.
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program, October 28
Gain the knowledge to become a CCMA through in-person clinicals, self-paced learning and a required externship. (Must pre-enroll by September 28.)
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What's driving our economy?
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30th Annual Economic Outlook Forum: Increasing Maryland's Business Competitiveness
November 6, 8:15–11 a.m., University Union
Join RESI Chief Economist Daraius Irani for his annual economic outlook forecast for our state followed by a panel discussion on increasing Maryland's business competitiveness, featuring:
- Mary Kane, president and CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
- Brooke Lierman, comptroller, State of Maryland
- Nico Sanders, president and CEO, Community Housing Associates
- Jay Steinmetz, founder, Barcoding; CEO, Power Up Connect
- Moderator: Jeff Salkin, news anchor, Maryland Public Television
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Unemployment up despite increase of jobs.
Maryland gained 11,700 jobs in July, 900 private and 10,800 government jobs. Despite these gains, the state's unemployment rate ticked up to 3.4%.
READ RESI ANALYSIS
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Is getting a college degree worth it?
There's a common belief that the cost of getting a college degree has risen relative to the income of a typical college graduate, leading many to question the economic benefit of earning a post-secondary degree. Our RESI intern provides a cost-benefit analysis.
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