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StarTUp Accelerator showcases innovation, entrepreneurship

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A Night To Remember: StarTUp Accelerator Fellows Wow The Crowd

After eight weeks of founder-centric programming, and six weeks of intensive prep, the founders of the 2024 StarTUp Accelerator highlighted their ventures at the annual StarTUp Accelerator Showcase. Over 200 community members joined the founders as they showcased the progression of their ventures and shared major milestones.

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ATHENAPowerLink® Baltimore Women in Business Speaker Series: Women in GovCon Panel

Wednesday, November 13, 8:30 a.m.

Join Stephanie Bagley, SCB Management Solutions; Tamera Rush, TENAX Technologies; and Jeanne Kimmich Roberts, Kimmich Software Systems, to learn about their paths to founding successful government contracting businesses. Moderated by Martin O’Neill, Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.

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Grasmick Institute Celebrates Milestone

The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute recently celebrated its third anniversary. Since opening, the Institute has served 2,700 participants across 900 companies, with 96% of participants reporting that the programs improved their effectiveness as leaders. To recognize the milestone and chronicle its success, the Institute unveiled an Impact Report and video, which feature interviews with and testimonials from prominent leaders from across the region.

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Purpose + Profits Forum: How Businesses Can Create Better Futures for All

Thursday, October 17, 8–10:30 a.m.

Join transformational leaders Christine Aspell, KPMG; Jeff Cherry, Conscious Venture Partners; Alison Omens, JUST Capital; and Jay Turakhia, Truist, and learn how purpose-driven organizations can be a force for greater good.

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Intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Work, and Leadership Workshop

October 29–30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Join the dynamic and visionary Chrissy M. Thornton to delve into the heart of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the realms of work and leadership in this two-day workshop designed to impart foundational knowledge and inspire change.

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Creating space for lifelong learning

“What I love most about the program is that it truly embodies the ideal of ‘learning for the joy of learning. The people who participate in the program are interested and interesting. They take classes because they want to continue learning and growing, not because they have to. TU values lifelong learning and the Osher students are great examples of how important learning is for health and well-being as we become older,” said Tracy Jacobs, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University.

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Fall semester in session. Register now.

Although some classes have already begun, there's still time to register for Osher's fall semester. The liberal arts focused courses run through November 9. Sessions include a mix of online and in-person programming-all delivered by leading subject matter experts.

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Haunted History: Maryland’s Witches and Ghosts

Tuesday, October 29, University Union
5–6 p.m.: Happy Hour Reception, 6–8 p.m.: Program

Maryland has a rich and storied history—and so do its ghosts and witches! Learn about the spookier side of Maryland as we step back into history and hear true tales and folklore from across the state. Join us for a night of ghost stories and witches’ tales. Each ticket is $20 per person and includes a happy hour reception and parking.

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Earn a certification this fall

Succeed in IT Webinar Series

Join Towson University Continuing and Professional Studies for a Succeed in IT webinar series to learn more about the field of information technology, career pathways, required certifications, certification exam preparation, and more. Each webinar is hosted by Dr. Willie Sanders, Jr, a TU clinical assistant professor and a support instructor of CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification prep courses.

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Engaging our communities

Partnerships are central to TU’s identity as a community-engaged institution. They support our mission, enhance the student learning experience, and create positive impacts in our community. Over the past year, active partnerships impacted 18,285 people, including 2,876 students and 186 alumni. With the top outcomes being:

  • Enhanced community and partner relationships
  • Experiential education and learning for students
  • Positively impacting the community and meeting community needs

Community partners shared:

  • 96% shared the goals of their engagement with TU were met
  • 96% felt their work with TU is a mutually beneficial partnership
  • 100% of the respondents state the engagement has had a positive impact on the community and/or their organization

Anchor accomplishments and looking ahead: Q&A with Chanel Franze

The Office of Partnerships and Outreach helps to facilitate TU’s anchor mission and over the past year has made lots of progress with local and inclusive purchasing efforts.

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TU-COE Robotic Program Creative Storytelling Summer Camp

An expansion of the TU College of Education Robotics Program, this camp supports students’ learning, while also facilitating faculty research.

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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?

Maryland gains 2,700 jobs. Unemployment increases to 2.9%.

On September 18, the Federal Reserve announced the first significant cut to interest rates since the fight against inflation began over two years ago, reducing rates by half a percentage point, larger than the standard move of a quarter-percentage point.

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Economic Outlook Forum

Thursday, November 7, 8:15–10 a.m.

Join RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani for the annual economic forecast for our state, with a focus on how regional, national and international events and trends are impacting Maryland’s economy.

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Division of Strategic Partnerships & Applied Research
Towson University
8000 York Road, Towson MD 21252
partnerships@towson.edu
410-704-2415

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