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Blair Taylor: Associate Professor
The second largest university in Maryland, Towson University (TU) in Baltimore
has more than 100 degree programs, numerous student research
opportunities and hundreds of student life activities from which to
choose.
An institution with more than 150 years of history, on a 330 acre campus, TU is a
value-driven public university that educates
undergraduate and graduate
students from all over the world through its varied colleges:
* College of Business and Economics
* College of Education
* College of Fine Arts and Communication
* College of Health Professions
* College of Liberal Arts
* The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
* Honors College
Most popular undergraduate majors include Accounting, Art + Design, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Mass Communication, Nursing, and Psychology.
TU regularly receives grants to undertake faculty-student research
projects in the biological and informational sciences, economics,
education and other disciplines.
Like the academics, student life at TU has something for everyone. In
addition to having more than 200 student organizations, Towson has
numerous performing and fine arts activities, including art exhibits,
student jazz and classical performances, theatre productions, films and
lectures, all of which attract thousands from the Baltimore area.
Admission to TU is fairly competitive. Students are evaluated based
on transcripts, SAT scores, teacher recommendations and an admissions
essay.
Federal financial aid eligibility is determined by the student’s income.
Applicants must fill out a FAFSA, which the Department of Education and
the school will use to determine loan and grant eligibility.
In addition, students may receive scholarships based on academic
performance, talent, major area of study, income or other factors.
