Partnerships are central to Towson University’s identity as a community-engaged institution. They support our mission, enhance the student learning experience, and create positive impacts in our community.
BTU—Partnerships for Greater Baltimore
Towson University is committed to positive impacts, making a difference, and transforming lives in Greater Baltimore and throughout Maryland—but we don’t do this work alone. We do it through partnerships. At TU, partnerships are supported by BTU—elevating the work we’re already doing with partners throughout Greater Baltimore to better address the needs of the region.
Together Towson
Together Towson is an initiative designed to strengthen and support connections between TU and the Towson community. Learn how we're building on our shared momentum in Towson through development, engaging experiences and core commitments to our community.
Where BTU Stands Out
Our partnerships work because they focus on cross-campus collaboration, mutual respect, and innovative approaches to problem solving.
As of spring 2021, faculty, students, and staff have 294 active engagements with BTU network partners. Across all engagements, Towson University is working with 602 partner organizations in Greater Baltimore and throughout Maryland to create positive impacts.
“ In science, BTU represents a unit of work, power, or energy, and that’s exactly what Towson University is investing into our partnerships to make Greater Baltimore thrive. ”
BTU Partnership Awards
Faculty, students, staff, and community partners are celebrated at an annual awards ceremony that highlights our collaborative work in Greater Baltimore.
About the awards
BTU Partnerships and Impact
Five impact areas serve as a basis for how the efforts, resources, and recognition of university-community partnerships are organized.
BTU partners & impact map
Partnership Stories
Faculty and staff leading the work write about partnerships and the real impacts they are having for our campus and communities.
Read our stories294
Active engagements as of spring 2021
602
Partner organizations across Maryland
13,710
Service hours by TU Athletics, 2018
Recent News
Model UN goes virtual, creating new opportunities
The virtual TU Model United Nations provides new opportunities for TU undergraduates and Baltimore County high school students.
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Partner highlight: Black Girls Cook
Through a partnership with Black Girls Cook, TU students provide grantwriting, communications, and outreach program services.
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Faith leaders breaking barriers, building bridges
Learn about their unexpected relationship and the initiatives that are addressing racism in and around their communities.
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TU Events
Black Butterfly: A conversation with Dr. Lawrence Brown
May 4
12 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend this unique conversation with Dr. Lawrence Brown, author of "The Black Butterfly," to explore racial equity in Baltimore City and to understand the role everyone has to play in making a real difference and strengthening Black neighborhoods.
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BTU Forum: Covid-19 Responsive Community Engaged Research
May 6
12 p.m.
Community engagement is about being responsive to the needs of our communities. When the pandemic hit, our community of scholars and practitioners reconsidered approaches and practices of community engagement and research. Learn how we responded and supported student employment.
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Contact Information
Office of Partnerships & Outreach
Location
7400 York Road
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.