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Towson University is a public university located on 328 acres in Baltimore County in Maryland. It is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and is the second-largest public university in the state. Towson was originially founded in Baltimore in 1866 as the Maryland State Normal School, the first public teachers college. The school was moved to Towson in 1915, and was renamed State Teachers College at Towson in 1935. It was renamed Towson State College in 1963, then Towson State University in 1976, and finally became Towson University in 1997. Towson offers bachelor's degrees in 63 fields, master's degrees in 38 programs, and doctorates in four programs. The Division I Towson Tigers...
Towson University is a public university located on 328 acres in Baltimore County in Maryland. It is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and is the second-largest public university in the state. Towson was originially founded in Baltimore in 1866 as the Maryland State Normal School, the first public teachers college. The school was moved to Towson in 1915, and was renamed State Teachers College at Towson in 1935. It was renamed Towson State College in 1963, then Towson State University in 1976, and finally became Towson University in 1997. Towson offers bachelor's degrees in 63 fields, master's degrees in 38 programs, and doctorates in four programs. The Division I Towson Tigers have 20 teams; 13 are in women's sports and seven are in men's. The school's colors are gold, black and white. Student groups include the Towerlight newspaper, the Grub Street literary magazine, the Tower Echoes yearbook, adademic and professional clubs, Greek life, cultural associations, honor organizations, religious groups, service clubs and special interest organizations. Notable Towson alumni include Catherine Curran O'Malley, a judge and First Lady of Maryland; Sheila Dixon, mayor of Baltimore; Mike Rowe, host of "Dirty Jobs;" and Dwight Schultz, an actor best-known for playing Capt. "Howling Mad" Murdock on "The A-Team."
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University System of Maryland at Hagerstown grads celebrate achievement
julieg@herald-mail.comCelebrating her graduation from a psychology program at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown on Tuesday, Danielle Donovan said she liked the university’s “small-town feel” and affordability. Donovan, 23, a Williamsport High...Tags: Frostburg State University, Colleges and Universities, Arts and Culture, Psychology, Culture
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Halsey, new USMH leader, a fan of blended learning
andrews@herald-mail.comOn Monday, his first day as executive director of the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown, Mark Halsey said he sees the potential for more “blended learning” at the local campus. Blended, or hybrid, learning is a mix of traditional...Tags: Old Dominion University, Frostburg State University, Colleges and Universities, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture
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Retired educational personnel present Lytton Scholarships
The Washington County Retired Educational Personnel Association recentlly awarded $1,000 Nellie and Lake Lytton Scholarships to six local students. Scholarship recipients were Christina Dunlop, Mount St. Mary’s University; Kayla Grout, Towson...
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Student news
TOWSON, Md. — Kara Henson of Hagerstown has been accepted into the nursing program at Towson University for the fall semester. Henson is a 2010 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. She is the daughter of Kerry and Kathy Henson of Hagerstown....Tags: Awards and Prizes, Colleges and Universities, Amy Davis, Science and Technology, Science
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Without funding, Md. fracking could face delay
Failure to pass legislation that would have forced energy companies to fund gas drilling studies could mean more delays for those wanting to tap in the natural gas lurking in Western Maryland. Members of a commission created to determine whether and how...
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Business People - Feb. 26
F&M Trust CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Tricia A. Baney has joined F&M Trust as a credit recovery officer. Baney brings nearly 14 years of experience in the financial-services industry to F&M Trust. She began her career with American General Financial...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Colleges and Universities, Arts and Culture, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Entertainment
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Washington County Baseball: Hubs, Wildcats and Warriors all have eyes on state glory
koelble@herald-mail.comOn paper, there are no less than three Washington County public schools teams that could make things interesting in the postseason. While championships are not won on paper, North Hagerstown (Class 3A), Williamsport (2A) and Boonsboro (1A) look to have...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Drew Crawford, Sports, Public Schools, Religion and Belief
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Student news - Feb. 20
PITTSBURGH — Jeremy Lynch, a junior in the McNulty College of Liberal Arts, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Duquesne University. He is majoring in media management and production as well as film studies. Jeremy is a...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Education
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Business People - Feb. 12
CNB Bank Inc. CNB Bank Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CNB Financial Services Inc., announces the addition of Mark D. Harrell of Hagerstown as its new senior executive officer. Harrell comes to CNB having served as president of Centra Bank of...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Marketing, CNB Financial Corporation, Real Estate, Realty
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Student news - Jan. 31
TOWSON, Md. — Bethany Ferguson of Hagerstown was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Towson University. She is starting her senior year at Towson at the end of January. She graduated from Boonsboro High School. She is the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Georgia Institute of Technology, Engineering, Middletown, Colleges and Universities
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Business People - Jan. 29
Turning Point Real Estate FREDERICK, Md. — Kristi Jacobs Woods recently joined the office of Turning Point Real Estate, a real estate services company in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Real Estate Market. Woods is a residential sales...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Marketing, Real Estate, Realty, University of Maryland, College Park
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Student news - Jan. 21
FAIRFAX, Va. — Zachary “Zach” Barnhart, a junior in the College of Education and Human Development, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at George Mason University. He is majoring in sports management and...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Colleges and Universities, George Mason, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), West Virginia University
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