Towson University Employee Directory
Higher EducationMaryland, United States5001-10000 Employees
Towson University is a public higher education institution located in Towson, Maryland, and stands as Greater Baltimore's largest university. It serves approximately 20,000 students and a substantial faculty and staff, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university emphasizes inclusive excellence and social mobility, and it has been recognized as Maryland's top public university by the Wall Street Journal. Its approach to learning centers on experiential opportunities, including internships, community engagement, study abroad, and other hands-on experiences designed to help students develop and thrive. Towson emphasizes interdisciplinary research and scholarship aimed at serving the public good and advancing knowledge that benefits Maryland and the wider world. In May 2026, the university hosted Champion Your Health Day on campus in collaboration with the Baltimore County Department of Aging, reflecting its engagement with the surrounding community.