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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University is a vibrant community of lifelong learners that provides academic programming along with cultural and social programs for people aged 50+. Academic courses are taught by subject matter experts, and current and retired educators—many TU faculty.
Zoom Into Summer Lecture Series: July 7–August 25
From the comfort of your living room sofa or with a cool poolside breeze, enjoy an array of topics from wherever you are this July and August. Zoom into presentations on local and national history, personal memoir, talk radio, anthropology, and economics.
- Registration for the summer session is $45 for the series. VIEW COMPLETE DETAILS
- Review this curated list of lectures to get familiar with our programming. VIEW LECTURES
- In-person programming will return this fall with new learning opportunities for working adults. EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP
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EARN A CERTIFICATION THIS SUMMER
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Summer Discounts
While the summer often means sun and sand for some. For others it's the perfect opportunity to work on their education and resume. To better aid our community, we're offering significant discounts on select online IT, health and medical, and business management courses. Don't put your goals on hold, register by July 31, 2021 to take advantage of the discounts.
Upcoming instructor-led courses
From our blog
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CATCHING UP WITH THE STARTUP ACCELERATOR
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The second cohort of the StarTUp Accelerator is nearing the half-way point in their fellowship. Nine ventures, ranging from a 501c3 social venture to for-profit tech platforms, are participating. Three are women-owned, five are minority-owned, and TU students and alumni lead four of the ventures.
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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?
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Job gains. Unemployment rate declines.
In May 2021, Maryland gained 11,500 Total Nonfarm jobs. Maryland’s unemployment rate declined to 6.1 percent. READ ANALYSIS
In this month's video, RESI of TU highlights it will take another year to reach pre-pandemic employment levels. PLAY VIDEO
RESI in the news
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Danielle Evans, Meg Eden awarded 2021 TU Prize for Literature
Two Maryland writers—Danielle Evans (l) for a collection of short stories “The Office of Historical Corrections” and Meg Eden (r) for a poetry collection “Drowning in the Floating World.”
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TU joins White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
As TU continues to prioritize the health and safety of its community members, it has answered the call from the White House and the U.S. Department of Education to join national challenge.
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TU anthropologist recovers remains of WWII veterans
Associate professor Dana Kollmann locates remains of missing American service members with nonprofit History Flight.
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BCPS students virtually visit TU galleries
TU pilot program offers Scotts Branch Elementary students first “field trip” of the school year, which included students designing wearable art.
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Picking up steam
TU students get hands-on physics experience onboard the S.S. John W. Brown, the last surviving WWII Liberty ship on the East Coast.
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We're excited to announce we will be hosting in-person events beginning this fall. Keep an eye on your inbox; details will be announced this summer.
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GRADUATE STUDIES INFO SESSION
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July 14, 4–4:30 p.m.
Are you looking for a graduate studies opportunity? Join TU Graduate Studies for a 30-minute online information session that will include program overviews, the admissions process, and information on financial aid and assistantships.
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