As 2021 comes to a close and we look forward to a new year, we take this time to look at where we’ve been. Our year in review highlights some of our accomplishments, impacts, and stories from the past twelve months.
Challenging the status quo of leadership development
The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute offers a values-driven and robust portfolio of offerings for individuals and organizations that create transformational outcomes.
Leadership Institute announced
Dr. Nancy Grasmick lends vision, philanthropy, furthering TU’s mission as an anchor institution providing leadership for the public good.
Executive director named
Erin Moran’s career is dedicated to developing leaders who create inspiring work environments that enable people to be fulfilled while driving business success.
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Supporting entrepreneurs
The StarTUp at the Armory is TU’s front door for start-ups, small businesses, as well as our region’s largest corporations.
StarTUp at the Armory opening wows crowds
TU-backed accelerator starts up new legacy in new home
Initiative sees Baltimore as nation’s first Equitech City
The mission of UpSurge is to make Baltimore the next great tech city and to be an inclusive, thriving growth hub at the forefront of innovation that supports companies rather than exclude them.
Addressing Workforce Needs
We have implemented several new continuing education courses based on growing demand and have updated other courses to reflect industry changes so working professionals are prepared to meet the demands of the workforce.
Job searching? Brush up on these skills.
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Celebrating student success
We work with students and workforce development offices to ensure students achieve education and career goals.
Growing Partnerships
In partnership with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, we manage and support BTU—Partnerships at Work for Greater Baltimore.
Momentum and impact
TU’s Fair Chance Higher Education Initiative is part of a growing national movement to increase higher education access for those directly impacted by the criminal justice system.
Partnering through a pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, TU’s partnership work didn’t stop. Instead, the partnerships pivoted, endured challenges and, in some cases, formed because of the pandemic.
Racial equity and community engagement
We can all take lessons from Dr. Lawrence Brown’s book The Black Butterfly and utilize them as a toolkit for community engagement in Baltimore.
Providing research and analysis solutions
We provide analysis, technical, and research services to the region’s businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations that directly benefit the citizens of our state and region.
Band-Aid on a bullet hole: The U.S. housing crisis
The ongoing pandemic and the ending of the eviction moratorium could exacerbate wealth disparity in the country.
The Jumanji Economy
Danger and uncertainty lurk in all corners of the national and local economies—primarily tied to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects.
Reporting monthly unemployment data
Each month, RESI economists provide detailed analysis of the latest unemployment numbers and what’s happening in our economy.
Anchoring Our Community
Higher education institutions like TU are anchor institutions—local economic engines and mission-driven organizations tied to the long-term well-being of their local communities.
TU joins Place Based Justice Network
This learning community is “…committed to transforming higher education and our communities by deconstructing systems of oppression through place-based community engagement.”
Growing TU’s presence in uptown Towson
Through two strategic development projects in uptown Towson, TU continues to build on its role as an anchor institution and economic-driver.
Enriching Lives
Since 1999, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University has been providing adults, age 50 and older, opportunities for continued learning, along with programs and activities for social and cultural enrichment.
Science with grandma and grandpa
Many of us think back to science class with fond—or not so fond—memories of experiments, science fair projects, and learning about what really makes the world turn. One Osher instructor is helping us relive those positive experiences.
Faith leaders breaking barriers, building bridges
How did two faith leaders join forces to break down barriers and build bridges? Learn about their unexpected relationship and initiatives.
Visualizing Data
We work with clients to identify, analyze, and better understand GIS data to enhance information access, deliver new insights, and utilize technology to inform business challenges and decisions.
Supporting environmental public health
Tell your story with story maps
Story maps combine interactive maps with text, images, videos, and HTML content to provide users with an experience that can both inform and inspire.
