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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?

Register for the 2022 Economic Outlook Forum
November 15, 9–10:30 a.m., StarTUp at the Armory

Join RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani and community and business leaders for networking and to hear RESI's economic forecast for our state with a focus on the various regional, national and international events and trends impacting Maryland’s economy.

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EXPAND YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Kim Fabian

Building Professional Well-Being Seminar
November 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Towson University

We are living in a time when work-life rhythm is up for consideration. If it feels like your organization is still grappling with the challenges and stresses of the past few years, you are not alone. Many leaders have reached a point of reckoning in which their well-being and the well-being of their people demands top priority.

Join Kim Fabian, trusted leadership expert and mission-driven executive, to explore the mindset and tools required to integrate personal well-being into your own leadership habits and, in turn, translate these strategies into the culture of your organization.

Armory

Professional Leadership Program for Women Info Session

Thursday, November 1, 3–4 p.m., Zoom
If you or a colleague are interested in developing leadership skills and joining a growing network of nearly 200 women who have graduated from this impactful program, join Executive Director Erin Moran, who will facilitate the 2023 cohort, for a virtual info session.

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Janet Currie

Lessons in Leadership with Janet Currie

November 17, 1–2 p.m., Zoom
Join Janet Currie, president, Greater Maryland at Bank of America, to learn about her leadership journey and to learn why and how purpose and profits do not need to be viewed as mutually exclusive option sets.

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Janet Currie

ICYMI: Being a courageous problem solver in times of uncertainty

The Institute was founded to help uplift our region by investing in the development of competent, ethically-driven leaders. We hope this conversation provided practical advice and inspired leaders to make courageous decisions that will benefit our community.

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UPDATES FROM THE STARTUP

StarTUp Accelerator cohort

StarTUp Accelerator cohort wraps, ventures secure $800,000 in funding

“We’re so proud of this cohort. Not only is this our most diverse cohort yet, but the fellows have also raised the most funding [out of three cohorts] by the conclusion of the program—evidence that we truly accelerated their ventures. We are excited to see their continued success.”
—TU Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Patrick McQuown

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StarTUp named North America’s top university economic development initiative

“This is a fantastic recognition for Towson University and its impact as an economic leader and anchor institution in the state of Maryland. The StarTUp is truly a best-in-class business engagement center and serves as a great example of all that can be achieved through partnerships with the Greater Baltimore business community.”
—TU President Kim Schatzel

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First StarTUp Accelerator venture acquired

"The accelerator helped us be confident in strategically growing our presence in one place—the emergency department—which led to our acquisition."
—Eric Hamrock, co-founder, StoCastic

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Want to boost your resume? TU Continuing and Professional Studies can help you meet your goals with a full schedule of live, instructor-led courses along with self-paced learning options. Register for these courses by December 16, 2022 and take 20% off tuition.

FROM THE NEWSROOM

Sidd Kaza

TU honors its trailblazers over Homecoming Weekend

TU's first Black graduates, founding members of NPHC receive physical tributes on campus.

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Sidd Kaza

TU to R2: The evolution to high research activity

Q&A with Sidd Kaza, associate provost for research and dean of graduate studies.

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Glenn Stearns

‘Undercover Billionaire’ Glenn Stearns ’87 shares life story, business advice

Stearns conversation launches Susan Ganz College Speaker Series bringing innovators to campus.

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Voting

TU votes: How to register, vote, get involved

Discover resources to register, vote and get involved in the midterm elections this fall from TU's Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility.

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Romy Hübler

New director of civic engagement & social responsibility teaching students to be change they want to see

Hübler ready to engage students in voting turnout, service learning and community involvement.

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