Recently, the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute celebrated the completion of the first cohort of Next Level Leaders, one of the Institute's signature programs. 24 leaders from some of Greater Baltimore's top employers went through this results-driven leadership development experience.

Generously underwritten by Whiting-Turner, this interactive, project-based program allows high-potential, mid-level leaders to explore their authentic leadership style and learn how to navigate their roles and organizations with resilience and integrity at no cost to participants. Applications are open through August 15, 2022.

Upcoming Events

• Next Level Leaders Info Session, July 13, 11 a.m.
• Strengthening Communications and Relationships in a Virtual Environment, July 12, 2–4 p.m.
• Cultivating a Vibrant & Winning Culture Workshop, September 13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Learn more about these and other opportunities.

The StarTUp Accelerator kicked off its third cohort June 6 with founders from eight ventures—from finance and healthcare to electric vehicle charging networks, online athletics coaching platforms and assistive technology—taking up residency at the StarTUp at the Armory. Over eight weeks, founders will work collaboratively to grow their ventures and the learn from Patrick McQuown, executive director of entrepreneurship.

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While summer often means sun and sand for some. For others it's the perfect opportunity to work on their education and resume. This summer, TU Continuing and Professional Studies is offering significant discounts on select online IT, health and medical, and business management courses. Don't put your goals on hold, register by August 26, 2022 to take advantage of the discounts.

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Save 20% on these Instructor-led courses if you register by course start date:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Preparation course
  Starts July 11
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)® Dual Certification course
  Starts August 3

Meet our new HR instructors

Our Professional in Human Resources Course is one of our most in-demand and we want you to get to know our new instructors. These three HR experts come from different HR backgrounds and have decades of real-world, experience teaching and/or managing HR departments. Their knowledge of the field of HR will be invaluable if you're interested in pursuing an HR career.

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Join Osher at Towson University for the 2022 Osher Summer Lecture Series. In-person lectures will take place at Edenwald Senior Living in Towson and will be livestreamed for anyone who wants to view from home. Each lecture is roughly 90 minutes, including Q & A. Registration is $45 per person for the entire series. Membership isn't required, so bring a friend!

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Towson University is committed to engaging with local businesses, organizations, and nonprofits to spur economic development and create positive community impacts. There are many ways you or your organization can tap into university resources. Did you miss our first Tap Into TU event? Here's a look at what you missed.

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Job gains. Unemployment declines.

Maryland’s job growth between April and May was excellent, ranking fifth out of the 50 states and Washington, DC. Within the Mid-Atlantic region, Maryland saw the most robust job growth and Maryland’s unemployment rate was the second highest in the region.

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