Towson University

Towson University (TU) is a public university in Towson, Maryland. The university has about 20,856 students. It was founded in 1866. The current president of the university is Mark R. Ginsberg.

History
It started in Baltimore as State Norman School in 1866.  TU moved to Towson in 1915. In 1935, the name was changed to State Teachers College at Towson because Maryland opened more colleges.  In 1963, TU became Towson State College. In 1976 the name changed to Towson State University. Finally, in 1997, it became Towson University.

Sports
The athletics teams of the university are called the Tigers. They have 18 varsity teams and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association.
References

Other websites
Towson University's Official website
Towson Tigers' Official athletics website

Category:Colonial Athletic Association
Category:Colleges and universities in Maryland
Category:1866 establishments in the United States
Category:19th-century establishments in Maryland