Towson University President Mark Ginsberg was initiated into the TU Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa this March. The society recognizes collaboration and leadership among students, faculty, staff and alumni. Since restarting the circle in spring 2024, this ceremony marked the third-annual initiation.

Vernon Hurte, senior vice president for student affairs and university life and Omicron Delta Kappa initiate from 2025, discussed the importance of ODK’s presence on campus and welcomed Ginsberg during the ceremony.

“You've all officially joined a society built upon scholarship, service, integrity, inclusivity and collaboration,” Hurte said. “This is a particularly historic night for our circle, as we welcome a new cohort of exceptional students alongside our very own president, Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg.”

Ginsberg shaking hands with ODK student leaders
Vernon Hurte speaking at event

Ginsberg initiation with student circle officers and Vernon Hurte speaking to initiates 

Ginsberg began his tenure as TU's 15th president in 2023. Since then, he has led initiatives to improve student success, advance scholarship, promote diversity and connect with the local community. Ginsberg was named to The Daily Record’s 2025 Higher Education Power List for transformative leadership. He was also named one of Maryland’s most influential leaders in 2024. 

The society offered Honoris Causa initiation—honorary membership for significant leaders in their respective fields—to Ginsberg, and he participated in the ritual ceremony alongside the student initiates. At the ceremony, Ginsberg welcomed students, faculty and staff to honor those initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa. 

“Tonight, we gather to celebrate some of our most outstanding and engaged students, who are leaders at TU,” Ginsberg said. “I'm extremely proud of our students and to share this evening with them.”

Learn more about Omicron Delta Kappa.

Ginsberg speaking at ODK initiation