Three exciting TU announcements with major community impact
Towson University's role as an anchor institution highlighted with recognition, impact report and new facility debut.
November 6, 2022
Towson University economic, academic and technological impact on the region is unparalleled. Recently, TU received national recognition as an anchor institution for Greater Baltimore, opened the new home for a priority initiative and shared the details of its economic impact on the region over the prior fiscal year. All of these accomplishments — outlined on their own through the links below — underscore the university's impact in Maryland and beyond.
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New cyber facilities strengthen TU’s national leadership in cybersecurity
The TU Cyber Center, which opened in The Residences at 10 West Burke Avenue on Nov. 3, tackles the biggest cybersecurity challenges through inclusive, interdisciplinary education and research brought together in new, state-of-the art facilities.
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Towson University creates $2.1 billion in economic impact in FY 2022
Towson University continues to serve Greater Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic region as anchor institution, supporting more than $2.1 billion in economic activity in FY 2022.
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TU one of only 80 to earn national designation in economic engagement
Towson University has been recognized as a national leader in innovation and economic engagement by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.
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