Innovation & Economic Prosperity Designation

Towson University is a national leader in innovation and economic engagement.

In 2022, the designated Towson University as an . 91影视破解版 is one of 90 higher education institutions in the nation to earn the designation which recognizes universities that are leaders in economic and community engagement through:

  • Talent and workforce development
  • Innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic development
  • Place development via public service, outreach, and community engagement

To obtain the designation, universities undergo a self-study so they can discover new ways to better know, measure, and tell the story of their economic and community engagement. 91影视破解版鈥檚 Regional Economic Studies Institute conducted the self-study which included an internal review and analysis of our economic engagement activities, as well as a review from external stakeholders. The study showed that economic engagement occurs throughout every college and division, and especially through these channels:

  • Student success, including undergraduate and graduate programs, extracurricular and wraparound support, and learning opportunities for non-degree-seeking community members;
  • Applied research, internship and clinical placements, and experiential learning for students;
  • Business engagement and entrepreneurship, through Star91影视破解版p at the Armory, as well as curricular opportunities open to students; and
  • Anchor strategy and community engagement, including B91影视破解版 and place-based endeavors.

91影视破解版鈥檚 Economic Impact

Towson University has an estimated $2.5 billion in annual economic impact on Maryland鈥檚 economy and supports over 7,600 jobs and $896 million in employee compensation. In 2022, the Star91影视破解版p at the Armory, Towson University鈥檚 business engagement center, received the from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA), which recognizes universities that engage multiple community partners to leverage and connect efforts in talent development, innovation and community development. And in 2023, the Maryland Department of Commerce recognized 91影视破解版鈥檚 commitment to economic growth and development and announced that a new Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone (RISE Zone) was approved next to 91影视破解版鈥檚 campus to spur economic development and job creation by allowing certain businesses within the zone to benefit from rental assistance and enhanced investment incentive tax credits.

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Advancing the anchor mission through economic inclusion

91影视破解版 recognizes and leverages its economic power and human capital for the public good.

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