President Ginsberg

President Ginsberg at his first Commencement ceremony.

Dear Tigers,

We’re poised for another momentous year at Towson University. In fact, 2026 is especially meaningful for TU as we celebrate our 160th anniversary.

For more than a century and a half, TU has been a state leader in education—a place where opportunities are created and success is possible for everyone. A place where dreams are not only envisioned but where they can come true. A special place that is made so because it is a place with special people.

What began with 11 students as the State Normal School in 1866 has evolved into Maryland’s top-ranked public university—one of the state’s largest with more than 200,000 alumni around the world. We still serve as the state’s leading institution for teacher preparation yet have grown into so much more. Today, TU educates the largest number of undergraduate health professionals in the state. We are a powerhouse for research and innovation, home to one of the top cybersecurity programs in the country. And we’re known for producing elite graduates in business, fine arts, humanities and social sciences.

TU’s vast impact is felt in communities across the country. It’s seen in the lives we change, the neighborhoods we uplift and the talent we send out into the world. In this issue, you’ll read about many inspiring Tigers who represent TU’s impact, like Mark Potter ’84, ’91, who’s leading the Maryland Science Center through its 50th anniversary, and Elizabeth Borowsky ’05, who is using her battle against cancer to help others going through treatment.

Whether you are an alum, a student, an employee or a friend of the university, you are part of TU’s storied legacy. As we celebrate this anniversary milestone, let's reflect on TU's proud history and look to the bright future we are building together.

Go Tigers!

Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D.
President