On Wed., April 9, the Towson University community celebrated what it means to give generously and receive with gratitude.

The annual Celebration of Donors and Scholars brought together the TU community to honor and thank the generous donors who fund scholarships, support program innovation and enhance the TU experience for all Tigers. It also recognized and celebrated our exceptional student scholarship recipients and the faculty and staff who ensure the TU experience is second to none.

This year, the Towson University Foundation (TUF) presented nearly $2.7 million in scholarships and awards,  making dreams come true for the next generation of Tigers in the communities where they live and work.

The host for the evening was Edna Primrose ’84, president of the TUF Board of Directors. The TUF is responsible for the oversight, management and investment of the private philanthropic gifts that support Towson University.

Central to the evening’s celebration were words of inspiration from President Mark Ginsberg and the recognition of the 285 guests, 96 of whom were scholarship recipients.

Sharing stories of how scholarships, gifts and grant funding impact students in the TU community were:

  • John Sivey, Ph.D., professor and chemistry department chair, and Raspet fellows Matthew A. Broadwater ’17 PharmD and Sydney Braithwaite ’25, who conveyed the importance of research and the Raspet fellowships that help make it possible
  • Kurt Anderson ’16, who shared his story of starting a scholarship in the College of Education to honor his grandmother, Sharron Kingsbury Anderson ’61, a retired teacher
  • TU staff Faith Borras, Nelida Lewis, Jamie Voytsekhovska and Maille Haynes, who shared a video detailing their meaningful work in the Basic Needs Hub, which connects the TU community to critical resources including food, housing, clothing and access to academic tools.
  • Kimberlie Phung ’26 who talked about her inspiring journey in the occupational therapy program.