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Goodbye, from the departing 2025-26 editors
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (332+ words) At this point, The Towerlight has taken up more space in my life than anything else I've done at Towson, and I couldn't be happier for it." I became editor-in-chief as a sophomore (don't ask me, ask the old editor…...
Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility changes name to redirect its focus
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (323+ words) By Theresa Pratt, Deputy News Editor Towson University's Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility is now the Office for Social Impact." The name change came after over three years of discussion, one of the reasons being its length. The…...
Towson international enrollment declines amid Trump admin. travel restrictions
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (401+ words) By Natasha Salganik, Staff Writer Towson University saw a decrease in graduate international student enrollment during the 2025-26 academic year after travel bans restricted student visas. Compared to last year, Towson saw a 10. 5% decrease in graduate student enrollment, according to data…...
Towson University Athletics fees to increase for fall 2026 semester
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (414+ words) By D'Mari Dreher-Smith, Sports Editor Towson University Athletics fees for full-time undergraduates will increase by $45 for the fall 2026 semester. It's a 6. 5% increase and brings the total fee of $688 up to $733 per semester. The fees for part-time undergraduates and graduate students…...
Gov. Wes Moore visits Towson University for Greek event
1+ week, 3+ day ago (404+ words) By Theresa Pratt, Deputy News Editor On Tuesday, Towson University's Student Success Programs and the Zeta Phi Beta hosted a Lunch and Learn on higher education and campus life, featuring Maryland Gov. Wes Moore." During the first half of the…...
Education Department names Towson University in press release on "closing" gender studies, program still exists
1+ week, 4+ day ago (544+ words) The U. S. Department of Education released a list of eight universities, including Towson University, that recently closed their women's and gender studies programs, saying it was a victory against "gender extremism." The press release said that the closures are a result…...
Education Department wants colleges to share data on student race, test scores, courts temporarily suspend mandate
3+ week, 3+ day ago (505+ words) By Jaylen Beaner-Walker, Staff Writer Maryland and 16 other states filed a lawsuit against the U. S. Department of Education for requiring universities to share data on race, sex, test scores, and other data of student applicants for the past seven years. A…...
The Education Department demanded a list of outside organizations to cut off after a civil rights investigation. Towson University submitted none.
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (502+ words) Towson University flagged none of its partner organizations to be reviewed by the U. S. Department of Education for possibly restricting participation based on race. The reporting requirement followed a civil rights investigation that 44 other universities were also involved in. Over a…...
Towson University SGA calls for investigation into university system regent named in Epstein files
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (634+ words) By D'Mari Dreher-Smith, Sports Editor Towson University's Student Government Association passed a resolution calling for a formal investigation into the relationship between University System of Maryland Regent Charles "Tom" Mc Millen and sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Fourteen of 15 SGA senators…...
SGA passes resolution "urging" Towson University to take action against basketball player who pled guilty to sexual assault
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (392+ words) By D'Mari Dreher-Smith, Sports Editor Towson University's Student Government Association passed a resolution urging the university to take action against Ryan Conway, a student basketball player who pled guilty to sexual assault and second degree assault in 2024." The resolution passed…...