Alumni news and events

2025 alumni survey results

Last spring, Towson University participated in the 2025 Alumni Attitude Study®, a national survey completed by more than one million alumni across more than 320 institutions over the past two decades. This is TU’s second year participating, following its initial study in 2016.

The results provide a comprehensive view of how TU graduates perceive their student experience, their life as alumni and their connection to the university today.

Key findings show that 74% of graduates rate their alumni experience as good or excellent, with the latter up three points since 2016. Overall, affinity is on the rise, demonstrating progress in outreach, engagement and post-graduation connection.  

Results indicate that alumni are eager for a variety of programming.

• 42% are interested in attending events tied to activities or groups they loved as students.
• 41% are interested in family‑friendly activities.

Lifelong learning and career-related programming resonate as well.

• 34% of alumni are interested in career networking events.
• 35% are looking for intellectual or academic programming.

More than half of alumni prioritize volunteerism.

• The top interest is providing career advice to students or recent graduates (48%).
• Other popular activities include volunteering at alumni events (31%) and sharing expertise as guest speakers (28%).

Analysis shows that alumni who feel well prepared for their careers, personal development and long-term well-being report the strongest sense of connection to TU. A positive student experience and strong relationships within their college or major also play a critical role.

Insights from this study directly inform our strategic planning around events, communication, volunteer opportunities and lifelong engagement initiatives. We will continue to listen to alumni and act on their feedback as we shape current and future programming.

Read more about the study and access past surveys.

Tigers lend a paw 

Whether out in the community, inside classrooms or from the comfort of home, Tigers have been making a huge impact through volunteerism.

From 2024 to 2025, we saw a 30% increase in quarterly service project participation. January marked our best-attended in-person volunteer opportunity to date, with nearly 60 alumni, family and friends packing food boxes for seniors in need at The Salvation Army in Baltimore.

We also saw an 89% increase in alumni postcard program participation, shattering previous records. More than 500 Tigers wrote welcoming messages to accepted students in 2025, and we broke that record again in 2026 with 600.

Learn how you can get more involved in volunteering at TU.

Tapas with Tigers

On Nov. 13, Tigers in the Big Apple met up at Peaches Prime in Brooklyn for a top-notch food tasting co-planned by the Alumni Relations office and Tracy Wright '99. Special guest Chris Chulos, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, gave alumni exciting updates about TU and its evolving campus.  

(1) Kennedy Gooden, Jordan Gooden ’22, Tracy Wright ’99 and Kerra Kingston ’22. (2) Sam Polandick ’17, Eric Wu ’18, Kelly Griebe ’05 and Candace Steadman ’16, ’18. (3) DJ Alexander ’20, Brenan Chiulli ’17 and RJ Martinez ’18. (4) Alex Kline ’19 and JJ Pontrelli ’17.

Just Tigers (no lions or bears)

Alumni and friends took a trip to Oz via the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore to see “Wicked” Jan. 8. Guests enjoyed a reception with President Ginsberg before watching the Broadway smash.

(1) Cathy Mattingly ’89 and Katelyn Woodard ’11. (2) John Smith III, Angelina Davis, Andrew Rosenblum ’10, ’17, Maria Fracasso and Amy Vickers. (3) George and Erika Conn ’06, ’13, ’19. (4) Leah Daniel, Aidevo Longe ’21, ’24 and Ese Ikheloa.

Winter volunteering

On Jan. 31, alumni worked with The Salvation Army, packaging boxes of nutritious food to be delivered to seniors throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Together Tigers packed 20 pallets (900 boxes) of food for neighbors in need.  

(1) Nearly 60 Tigers, family and friends volunteered. (2) Elizabeth ’21 and August Castiglia. (3) Sandy Mryncza ’81. (4) LeChez Solages ’00 and Shannon Bogle ’14.

O’s spring training in Sarasota

On March 6 and 7, Tigers met in sunny Sarasota, Florida, for our annual spring training crab feasts and Orioles games. Alumni and friends enjoyed a taste of Maryland before watching the O’s take on the St. Louis Cardinals Friday and the Minnesota Twins Saturday.

(1) Michael Preston ’87, Sean Murphy ’87, Steve Martin ’88 and Mark Angle ’87. (2) Guests decked out in their O’s and Tiger gear enjoy crabs before the game. (3) Ed McDonald ’78, Elaine Anderson and TU President Mark Ginsberg. (4) Heather ’96 and Marty Lev ’86.