Towson University recently awarded BTU Partnership Awards to three programs for driving meaningful impacts in communities across Maryland. The awardees highlight best practices in ensuring mutually beneficial collaborations that focus on respect, honesty and recognizing the specialized knowledge of each of the community partners.

Autism Hiring Program

This partnership expands connections across TU, affiliate organizations, and Maryland employers. Through career readiness programs, self-advocacy training, and mentorship, it empowers autistic adults and fosters inclusive, supportive, neurodiverse workplaces.

Culturally Responsive Mathematics Activities for BCPS Students

Through math instruction, collaborative programs, and mentorship, this partnership addresses inequities and under-representation in STEM. Graduates gain the vision to apply action-based research, enrich student experiences, and teach through the lens of civic and social issues.

Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab

This partnership promotes historic preservation and ethical stewardship of the past through project-based learning and civic engagement. It amplifies Indigenous voices in preservation and narrative processes while positioning TU as a leader in archaeological collaboration.

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.

Healthcare Certifications

Business Certifications

The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute works to build better leaders, at every level, in every industry. From no-cost discovery sessions to delivering customized human-centered, results-based solutions, they work with organizations to develop stronger leaders and improve culture and retention.

“Their content is current, practical and engaging. Their conflict training gave JMT employees tools they could immediately use. The coaching session helped our senior leaders slow down, ask more questions and really connect with their teams. The impact has been eye-opening, and that’s why we continue to bring the Grasmick Leadership Institute back year after year.”

Kristyn Newby, Associate Vice President, Learning and Development Manager, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT)

Coaching for Development Workshop, December 3

This hands-on workshop equips leaders with fundamental coaching skills they can immediately put into practice to help team members at all performance levels reflect on their performance, identify goals, and begin a path toward growth.

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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.

Osher Online

Starts January 14

Study with national subject matter experts and learn alongside Osher members from across the country.

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Winter Lecture Series

Starts January 15

Grab a hot beverage and get cozy for this series of Zoom lectures this winter. Membership not required!

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The StarTUp at the Armory is TU’s award-winning hub for innovation and entrepreneurship — and Maryland’s largest entrepreneur support organization — that offers local business owners and community members the tools and space to bring ideas to life.

Apply to the 2026 StarTUp Accelerator

Open to all Maryland founders, the StarTUp's competitive eight-week, cohort-based fellowship provides early-stage founders with funding, mentorship and collaborative programming to accelerate ventures. The next cohort takes place June–July 2026.

Need a remote space to work or host a meeting?

The StarTUp at the Armory is open Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. for your co-working needs. No membership, reservations or affiliation with Towson University required. Rooms are also available to reserve at no cost for your next meeting, workshop and more.

Annual Economic Outlook Forum Recap

Did you miss last month's Economic Outlook Forum? Dr. Daraius Irani, RESI chief economist, provided the annual economic outlook forecast for our state with a focus on the various regional, national and international events and trends impacting our state’s economy.