Towson University announces Fall 2024 Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum scholars

Selected students show academic excellence in the technology sector

By TOWSON UNIVERSITY on September 5, 2024

Students in a computer lab
Students selected for the Fall 2024 Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum have demonstrated outstanding capabilities in computer science and information technology. (Lauren Castellana | Towson University)

Towson University is honored to announce the distinguished scholars selected for the Fall 2024 Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum. This prestigious scholarship program highlights exceptional undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding capabilities and innovation in the fields of computer science and information technology. 

The selected scholars for this semester are seniors Luis Dale Gascon and Oreoluwa majoring in Computer Science and Jared Lambeth, a junior majoring Information Technology.

Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum award recipients are selected based on their academic excellence and potential to contribute significantly to the technology sector. Scholars will have the opportunity to attend Forum events, network with leading business professionals, and further their industry knowledge through engagement with the Forum’s members. 

The Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum was created in 2003 as a peer-to-peer regional network for CIOs and other senior-level informational technology executives. Soon after its launch the Forum developed a partnership with Towson University and has been providing scholarships to TU students since 2006. 

Hans Keller, the CIO at Erickson Senior Living, a member of the Forum since 2005, and the coordinator for the scholarship selection committee, congratulates Mr. Gascon, Mr. Lambeth and Ms. Williams. He shared that “Their selection by the Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum underscores the high caliber of talent nurtured at Towson University and reflects our commitment to fostering future leaders in technology.”

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Applications for the Forum's scholarship are accepted in October for the spring term and in March for the fall term. Apply for the scholar ship here