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Towson University is reaching new heights—by reaching out. As a metropolitan university, our commitment to research-based learning with practical application extends beyond campus borders. Through our partnerships, people and programs, we influence the development and well being of our state and region.

 

Towson University is operating senior fitness centers throughout Baltimore

Adults over 60 who want to stay in shape have a new workout partner in TU. With a contract from the Baltimore County Department of Aging, TU's Department of Kinesiology is making fitness a way of life for the over-60 set at senior fitness centers around the county.

 

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Jonathan Lazar

 

TU is conducting research that will help
blind people use the Internet

Computer science professor Jonathan Lazar has partnered with the National Federation of the Blind to reveal the problems blind people experience on the Internet. "If we can uncover the major frustrations, we can work with Web developers to help improve the interfaces," Lazar explains.

 

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• Founded: 1866
• Located: Towson, Md.
• Students: 14,495 undergraduate, 3,516 graduate
• Average class size: 20
• Student:faculty ratio: 18:1
• Degree programs: 64 bachelor's, 37 master's, 4 doctoral
• Campus: 328 acres
• Internet: wireless campus
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