Towson University’s has once again been named a National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in cyber operations, making it one of just 22 institutions in the nation to earn the designation. This designation will last through the 2029 academic year. Towson University was first designated an NSA CAE in cyber operations in 2014; the institution is also an NSA CAE in cyber defense education. 

As a CAE in cyber operations, TU’s Center for Interdisciplinary and Innovative Cybersecurity (Cyber4All Center) has received several grants from the NSA and National Science Foundation (NSF) to pioneer innovative solutions in cybersecurity education.  

"We are thrilled to receive this support from the NSA and the CAE community," says Matthew Nugent, dean of the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. "This work will empower professors and teachers around the country to push the boundaries of cyber and AI education." 

About Towson University 

Towson University is Maryland’s university of opportunities. With more than 150 years of experience pushing possibilities, TU is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, research, and discovery. As the largest university in greater Baltimore, TU’s momentum is always accelerating, with nearly 20,000 students and 200 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields. Located amid one of the East Coast’s cultural and economic epicenters, TU is a beacon and powerful catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic, partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change. TU meets the holistic needs of each student to achieve success, a result of a deeply inclusive culture with a focus on equity among all students, faculty, and staff.