Becca Halaney

Contact Information:
Email: rhalaney AT_TOWSON
Phone: 410-704-3147
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Something people might not know about TU.
Although we are a large public university, our classrooms feel like those of a small college. Most courses have the same number of students found in the average Maryland public school classroom, or even fewer, allowing students and professors to build meaningful relationships with one-on-one direction more easily.

My advice to anyone who's applying.
Use your application materials to tell us your story. We review applications holistically, so anything you can say that gives us an idea of you as a three-dimensional person—not just a disembodied list of qualifications—will help us in deciding whether or not this school will be a good fit for you.

 Why I work in admissions. 
I have a lifelong love of learning and never wanted to leave school myself. Unfortunately, my four years as an undergraduate are past, but I can continue to grow and professionally develop among other lifelong learners by helping students find a similarly positive college experience.

 What I love most about my job.
I love the relationships I get to form with students and educational professionals on a daily basis. It’s my job to learn—about TU, about prospective students, about current students, academic programs, schools in the area—and every day ends with me knowing more than I did the day before, usually about topics I never would have thought to research otherwise. Specifically working with prospective first year students, I can’t overstate the value I get from relationships with passionate high schoolers because they are the future of humanity.

What I like most about TU's location.
I love that Towson’s location is a safe area for pedestrians and commuters. As a physically diminutive woman who is car free by choice, the fact that I feel very safe navigating both the sidewalks and public bus routes is noteworthy and a big factor in why I chose to move here. You will see many bikers, walkers, and runners all around at any time of day.