Towson University faculty, students, donors and campus leaders gathered in the Soistman Concourse on April 3 to celebrate a milestone moment for the College of Health Professions: the dedication of the C. Victor ’75, ’82 and Lynne ’78 Brick Grand Staircase, a named space that reflects a lifelong commitment to health, movement and holistic well-being.

The dedication recognized their generous gift to the College of Health Professions and the enduring values that have guided their personal and professional lives. The grand staircase, which spans the second through sixth floors of the Health Professions Building, serves as an architectural focal point and an intentional invitation to movement, connection and wellness.

Opening the dedication program, College of Health Professions Dean Lisa Plowfield emphasized how the Bricks’ vision aligns seamlessly with the college’s mission.

"Our team envisioned this staircase as more than a way to move from floor to floor. We created it as a central feature of the building, one that reflects movement, connection and wellness," said Plowfield. "In a college dedicated to educating future health professionals, the focus on health and wellness is especially powerful. [...] [The Bricks'] generosity has made a lasting impact across our college, strengthening programs and expanding opportunities for our students."

Plowfield also highlighted the Bricks’ continued support of TU, noting that their philanthropy has already expanded access and opportunity for future health professionals.

Towson University President Mark R. Ginsberg followed by underscoring the broader significance of the Bricks’ generosity and the role of the new Health Professions Building in advancing student well-being.

"This staircase is being dedicated to two individuals who literally dedicated their lives, careers and who they are, to what well-being is. When our jobs are not what we do, our jobs are who we are; that makes life ever more inspiring," said President Ginsberg. "We're immensely proud today to honor you here at Towson University and recognize you for your generosity, your philanthropy."

Ginsberg added that the Bricks’ influence extends well beyond campus walls, citing their legacy of entrepreneurship, education and advocacy through Brick Bodies and decades of community engagement.

The program concluded with remarks from Lynne and C. Victor Brick, who reflected on their shared journey and the values that have guided their work.

"This staircase is more than just a good idea for building great glutes and heart health. It represents professional development opportunities for each student and faculty to climb their future career ladder," said Lynne Brick. "Giving back and being inextricably woven through the fabric of the community has always been our mantra. It is an honor for us to give it back to Towson University's Health Professions building."

Victor Brick echoed that sentiment saying that while he learned many valuable lessons in the classroom, some of the most defining moments of his college experience happened outside of it. He recalled a moment in the spring of his junior year in 1974, when a dean stopped him in the hallway and challenged him to live up to his potential. At a time when he wasn’t fully applying himself, her words stuck: “You have so much ability… if you apply yourself, you can do anything.” That moment, he said, helped shift his mindset and shape the path that followed.

The event ended with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the base of the staircase, followed by informal mingling and refreshments, as guests explored the building and the newly dedicated space.

As a central, highly traveled feature of the Health Professions Building, the C. Victor ’75, ’82 and Lynne ’78 Brick Grand Staircase stands as a daily symbol of the Bricks’ commitment to fitness, wellness and education—and a lasting investment in the health of Towson University’s students and community.