As an anchor institution, Towson University is committed to engaging with local businesses, organizations and nonprofits to spur economic development and create positive impact. There are a variety of ways to engage with Towson University, including conducting research with faculty, hosting on-site events, meeting employment and internship needs, and certification and training programs for employees.

The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute provides opportunities for leaders of all levels to better equip themselves with skills, competencies, tools and resources to navigate today's workforce challenges more effectively.

• Strengthening Culture in a Remote Working Environment Virtual Workshop, April 28, 2–4 p.m.
• Balancing Results with Compassion Seminar, May 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Manager to Leader Workshop, June 1–2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Trustworthy Leadership and Professional Ethics: Two-Day Workshop, June 14–15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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TU Youth Entrepreneurship Program completes first cohort with pitch event

Partnership brings freshmen at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School to TU to build entrepreneurship skills. The hands-on, interactive program takes place over four weeks and provides a foundation in all aspects of being an entrepreneur, from ideation to working collaboratively in teams through storytelling, selling and pitching. TU will host about 100 Cristo Rey Jesuit students this spring across four month-long cohorts.

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Looking for a meeting space or a place to co-work?

Whether you're a solopreneur working on your latest venture or need a central location to meet a client, the StarTUp at the Armory is open M–F, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. We're conveniently located in the heart of downtown Towson and have reservable room options and free co-working space.

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Starting a new career? Re-entering the workforce? Boosting your resume? TU Continuing and Professional Studies can help you meet your education and career goals with a full schedule of self-paced and instructor-led certification prep courses.

Upcoming live, instructor led courses

PHR® certification prep course

April 17–May 25
Advance your HR career and stand out from other applicants with an HR certification

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A focus on medical billing

Medical billing is one of the fastest growing professions in allied health careers in the U.S. Our self-paced online Medical Billing course will prepare you to sit for the Certified Medical Billing Specialist or Certified Professional Biller exams.

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Job gains. Unemployment declines.

The most recent jobs report showed that in January and February, Maryland gained a total of 10,700 Total Nonfarm jobs, while the state's unemployment rate decreased to 5.0 percent. READ ANALYSIS

In this month's video report, RESI of TU highlights how inflation and the invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated supply chain issues and how moves by the Federal Reserve are meant to fight inflation. PLAY VIDEO

Keeping up with the inflation rate

Inflation has been in the news a lot. Even more apparent, inflation has been present in price tags in stores. But what exactly is inflation? And why is it so noticeable now?

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides academic programming along with cultural and social opportunities geared toward adults 50+. Courses cover a diverse range of topics and are taught by subject matter experts including current and retired TU faculty.

Spring 2022 semester: The spring semester continues from April 11 through May 6 and includes a full schedule of programs. LEARN MORE

Interested in lifelong learning, but don't know what to expect? Check out this curated list of pre-recorded lectures and learning something new today. VIEW LECTURES