Alumni News and Events
Tiger Volunteer Network
Alumni volunteers are an integral part of the TU community and beyond. Through a new campaign, we’re celebrating, promoting and advancing volunteerism by encouraging alumni to give back to and through Towson University as well as within their own communities. By 2030, our goal is to have a cumulative total of 250,000 volunteer hours completed through the Tiger Volunteer Network.
Visit alumni.towson.edu/volunteer to learn how you can get involved. In addition to our existing offerings like quarterly service projects, postcard writing and Commencement volunteering, we’re working with partners across campus to identify even more opportunities to create a robust menu of options, aligning alumni interests and skillsets with campus needs. We’re also advertising alumni-led service projects to activate Tiger networks for good within the state and around the country.
Visit the volunteer website today and start making a tangible difference in a way that’s most meaningful to you.
Successful Summer Reading Challenge
Over the summer, the TU community participated in our first Tigers Summer Reading Challenge. More than 300 alumni, students, faculty and staff hit the books for a chance to win fun prizes. Readers chose from a dozen categories ranging from traditional genres, like biography and mystery, to more unique ones, like books published the year they graduated from TU or books with black and gold on the cover. Tigers needed to check off at least five categories to complete the challenge. Readers took part from 19 states and represented all six colleges, with CLA claiming the top spot for participation. The top three books chosen were “The Women,” by Kristen Hannah, “It Ends With Us,” by Colleen Hoover and “Funny Story,” by Emily Henry. The most popular authors were Ali Hazelwood, Emily Henry and Sarah J. Maas.
Globetrotting Tigers
June marked our first international trip with alumni through the travel program. About
a dozen Tigers embarked on a nine-day adventure around the breathtaking Amalfi Coast
in Italy. From our home base in Vietri sul Mare, we visited Amalfi, Positano, Paestum,
Naples, Herculaneum, Pompeii and Sorrento. We had an incredible time exploring historic
locations, taking in spectacular views and enjoying delicious, authentic local cuisine.
More opportunities to travel with Tigers lie ahead in 2025. We’ll be discovering the
wonders of Morocco March 4–14 on an immersive journey through the country’s rich cultural
history and centuries-old traditions. Then, June 6–14, we’re venturing through the
heart of America’s most captivating landscapes—including Yellowstone and Grand Teton
national parks. Learn more about these exciting trips.
Basignani Night
On July 27, alumni and guests spent an alfresco evening at Basignani Winery. The night included live music by Beatles tribute band Saving Sgt. Pepper, as well as freshly made brick-oven pizzas and, of course, delicious wine.
(1) Latrese Kimball, Ashena Sparrow ’18, Michael Funskin ’23 and Nicole Green ’02. (2) Mark Angle ’87, Michael Preston ’87, Tracey Myers-Preston ’90 and Jayne Angle. (3) Tonja Brown, Keshia Monroe ’13, Anicia Cote ’13 and Erica Johnson ’13. (4) Justin Robinson ’20 and Janae Thornton.
Summer Volunteering
Nearly 50 Tigers came together to harvest thousands of pounds of corn at First Fruits Farm Aug. 3. The farm partners with more than 200 organizations to provide fresh produce to food pantries, shelters, schools and other nonprofits working to eliminate food insecurity in their communities.
(1) Richard Holley ’96, Betsy Squires ’02, ’03 and Danielle Downer ’17. (2) Ashley Mousseau ’20 and Emily McQuarrie. (3) Leihui Zhu, Pei Ge ’17 and Zhongxiong Ge. (4) MacKenzie Omoile and Iguehi Edeoghon-Omoile ’23.
Crab Feast
Nearly 100 alumni and guests gathered at South Campus Pavilion Aug. 17 for the annual crab feast. In addition to Maryland steamed crabs, the menu included pit beef, crab soup, barbecued wings and a variety of classic sides and desserts.
(1) Tanya Lightner, Cierra Nichols ’10 and Leticia Miller ’10. (2) Guests received a specially branded mallet to take home after the event. (3) Sheri ’94 and Doug Elmendorf ’12. (4) Katherine Gavin ’98, Michele Larsen ’90, Keith Ewancio ’94, ’07, Jason Larsen ’88, Andrew Abrams and Tim Gavin.
TU Night at Camden Yards
It was an evening of food, fun, fireworks and five home runs, as the O’s defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-1 Sept. 20. Nearly 200 Towson University alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends were in attendance.
(1) Guests enjoy a cookout in the Bullpen Picnic Area ahead of the game. (2) Louis Murray and Stacey Bland ’95. (3) President Mark Ginsberg, Provost Melanie Perreault, Vice President Boyd Bradshaw, Dean Alison McCartney and Vice President Daraius Irani. (4) Tigers cheer on the O’s from sections 80, 82 and 84.
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More from the Fall Issue
Upcoming Events
- Jan. 15–16 Phoenix Area Trip
- Jan. 17–19 Los Angeles Trip
- Feb. 27 and March 1 O’s Spring Training Games
- March 4–14 Wonders of Morocco
- Jun. 6–14 National Parks & Lodges of the Old West
Top Tigers
We’re looking for TU’s most impressive young alumni through our Top Tigers in Their 20s program. Nominate a deserving candidate by Feb. 28.
Scholarship Applications
The TU Alumni Association offers four scholarships annually, worth up to $1,000 each. Current and incoming students must apply by Jan. 5 to be considered for the fall 2025 semester.