Our top 10 of 2016

January 5, 2016

Looking back over the top news stories and social media posts of 2016

This photo accompanied our most popular story of 2016 - Kacy Catanzaro '12 balances business and fame
This photo accompanied our most popular story of 2016 - Kacy Catanzaro '12 balances business and fame

With the spring term right around the corner, we’re taking one last look at 2016. Read on to check out the Towson University's top news stories and social media posts ranked by popularity for the past year.

Top 10 News Stories

Top 5 Facebook Posts

Students walking to class
#1 - U.S. News & World Report again ranks TU among the top colleges in the north region! http://bit.ly/2cjMKq2 (Sept. 12)
Snowy campus
#2 - Because of the severity of this winter storm, Towson University will be CLOSED Monday in addition to today and Sunday. Student move-in is rescheduled for Tuesday, and the first day of classes for the spring semester is currently set for Wednesday. Stay safe, everyone! (Jan. 18)
Pretty spring day on campus
#3 - Today was another beautiful day in Tiger Town!! (March 28)
Gov. Larry Hogan on campus
#4 - Governor Larry Hogan visited Towson University earlier today. While he was here, Governor Hogan spoke to a persuasion class in Smith Hall led by Dr. Richard Vatz, and met with our President Kim Schatzel. Thanks for visiting us, governor! (April 18)
Res hall vido still
#5 - Towson University's campus continues to grow, as we opened two new residence halls in West Village. Get a sneak peek of the newest buildings on TU's campus. (Aug. 22)

Top 5 Twitter Posts

Carolina Panthers' Ryan Delaire
#1 - Former All-American @Pretty_Flacko56 and the @Panthers are getting ready for Super Bowl 50. (Jan. 29)
TU student on Wheel of Fortune
#2 - Good luck tomorrow, Brennan! (Oct. 31)
Engaged TU graduate and fiancee
#3 - Graduating then proposing...talk about a great day! Don't worry she said yes! Congrats to Mollie and double congrats to Vinny! #TowsonUalum (Dec. 21)
Snowy tiger statue
#4 - TU Closed :: Towson University will be closed 02/15/2016 due to inclement weather. (Feb. 15)
Packed SECU Arena for Convocation
#5 - We're packed to the top of SECU Arena with new students for Convocation 2016! Welcome to TU everyone! (Aug. 22)

Top 5 Instagram Posts

Engaged TU graduate and fiancee
#1 - You never know what you're going to get at Commencement, especially when we get a proposal! Don't worry she said yes! Congrats to Mollie and double congrats to Vinny! #TowsonUalum
Football fans crowd
#2 - Congrats to the @tutigers football team for its 35-28 comeback win over Saint Francis! And thanks to our awesome fans, students and the entire TU community for coming out!
Snowy campus
#3 - It's a winter wonderland on our campus this morning. Enjoy your day, Tiger Nation!
Kanji on a roof
 #4 - Kanji is willing to go anywhere on campus to get the perfect shot! Today he was on the roof of one of the Glen Residence Halls. #whereiskanji
Winter weather joke
#5 - Stay safe while you dig out, Tigers. #liftwithyourknees