3 Questions With...

Connie Kihm
Chairperson, Towson Advocacy Program

You have been involved with TAP for many years. Why do you think it is important for TU alumni to stay involved and advocate on behalf of their alma mater?

By staying involved and encouraging others to donate their time, talents, and energies, alumni can ensure the bright future of Towson University. TAP is an excellent way to enlist the support of Maryland's General Assembly in furthering TU's continued success. READ MORE...

The College of Education is the oldest and largest producer of teachers in the state of Maryland. Across the nation, more than 10,500 educators trained at Towson University are now at the head of the class.

Habitat for Humanity

Once a month, the Towson University chapter of Habitat for Humanity donates time to help with the construction of Baltimore area homes. The group has also provided relief across the country. Members have traveled to destinations including: Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; and Laredo, TX. Last month, the Towson Habitat for Humanity made its first international trip to Guatemala. The group expands every year and gains support by holding events on the TU campus. This year, the group set an impressive fundraising goal of $10,000.00, in hopes of raising enough to sponsor their own home to build.

President Maravene Loeschke featured in the Baltimore Sun

Luke Murray, son of actor Bill, is helping turn around Towson's basketball team

Institute for Well-Being a prescription for health

TU student group builds schools in Honduras

The streak is over! Tigers top UNCW for first win

Dr. Kirwan, Chancellor of the USM, quoted in BusinessWeek regarding President Obama's higher education vision

Towson University's 2012 Legislative Highlights and Priorities

College Park and UMB merger study:

Chancellor Kirwan led a panel, before the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, providing a detailed report of the six-month study examining the feasibility of a total merger. As reported in December, the Board of Regents rejected a merger, noting the disadvantages far outweighed the advantages. However, Chancellor Kirwan did outline the structure of a strategic alliance between UMCP and UMB that would serve as a roadmap to greater collaboration among all USM institutions. Further details of the UMCP and UMB strategic alliance are expected in March.

The following have been introduced to the legislature recently:

HB38
Tax Exemption - University and College Textbooks

SB239
Maryland Technology Development Corporation

SB261
Northeast Maryland Higher Education Advisory Board

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