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.
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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—Partnerships at Work for Greater Baltimore. BTU is about elevating the work we’re already doing with partners throughout Greater Baltimore to better address the needs of the region.
Upcoming Webinar
A conversation with Safe Alternative Foundation for Education
Wednesday, August 19, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join Van Brooks, Towson University alumnus, Baltimore City native, and founder and executive director of Safe Alternative Foundation for Education, Inc. (SAFE) and Matthew Durington, director of community engagement and partnerships, for a discussion on SAFE's current work, the development of their new workforce development center, and how community members can create the change needed to end racism, discrimination, and injustice.
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 2020, faculty, students, and staff have 410 active engagements with BTU network partners. Across all engagements, Towson University is working with 603 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. ”
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Partnership Impacts
Impacting opportunities
Five impact areas serve as a basis for how the efforts, resources, and recognition of university-community partnerships are organized.
Partnership Stories
Sharing our stories
Faculty and staff who are leading the work write about partnerships and the real impacts they are having for our campus and communities.
By the Numbers
410
Active engagements as of winter 2019
603
Partner organizations across Maryland
13,710
Service hours by TU Athletics, 2018
News
Recent News
Community collaborations provide COVID-19 relief
COVID-19 has negatively impacted our lives. One bright spot are local collaborations that have been created or strengthened during this time.
Mitigating effects of student unemployment
The BTU team facilitated the hiring of TU students by faculty and funded community-engaged research directed toward COVID-19.
Adapting community engagement efforts
Community partnership efforts have drastically shifted. That hasn't stopped faculty, staff, and students from finding innovative ways to collaborate.
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.