TU’s Honors College has a new place to call home

By Megan Bradshaw on November 15, 2019

Look around the Towson University campus, and it’s easy to see change is afoot. Construction is moving along on the new science complex, the University Union is under renovation and updates have recently been completed on the South Campus fields and two residence halls.

Amidst all of the growth, the Honors College has made a move of its own to the 7800 York Road building, suite 134. 

Honors students, faculty and staff should head to the new space when arriving for appointments and dropping off any Honors-related paperwork.

“The new classrooms are better structured to allow faculty to use more innovative learning options in their classes,” says Alison McCartney, Honors College faculty director and professor of political science. “Our professors are thrilled with the more advanced setup, and students are regularly commenting on how much they appreciate the new space. It is a more usable and updated space that encourages active and engaged learning.”

Students have begun using the larger lounge and study spaces.

“The larger student lounge space means we are able to provide more computers for students,” says Rio Napoli, the director of co-curricular programs and constituent relationships. “The students also love the study space options in the ‘open lounge’ space adjacent to our suite with whiteboards and comfortable seating.”

Get to know TU’s newest Honors College students

• This year’s class of 191 Honors College students is the largest in recent years.
• The class includes students from all of TU’s colleges and more than 36 majors.
• Twelve are student-athletes, playing for the baseball, golf, field hockey, swimming and diving, volleyball and lacrosse teams.
• Nineteen are members of the TU marching band.
• Members of the class hail from 10 states and five countries.
• Twenty-two students self-identified as first-generation college students.