10-29-2025 4:51am

TU Pres. Honored

Towson University President Honored for Education-Business Partnerships

Towson University President Mark Ginsberg has received a major leadership award. The Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) presented him with the June E. Streckfus Leadership in Education Partnerships Award. This recognition celebrates his commitment to strengthening ties between Maryland’s education and business communities.

The award was announced in Towson, Maryland. It highlights Dr. Ginsberg’s proactive efforts since becoming president in late 2023. His work directly supports the MBRT’s mission to build a strong future workforce for the state.

Key Contributions to Student and State Success

President Ginsberg’s support for the MBRT has been substantial and swift. He facilitated campus tours for over 100 MBRT students. He also played a key role in the organization’s 2024 annual meeting.

According to the MBRT, his most significant contribution was spearheading the relocation of its headquarters to Towson University. This move deepens the partnership physically and strategically. He also supported the appointment of a senior TU administrator to the MBRT’s Board of Directors.

These actions provide direct benefits to Maryland students. MBRT programs offer financial literacy courses and career development training. This prepares students for the workforce and strengthens the state’s talent pipeline.

A Strategic Alignment for Maryland’s Future

The award underscores a perfect alignment between TU’s priorities and statewide needs. The university is guided by three core principles. One of these is explicitly “strengthening Maryland.”

The MBRT acts as a vital bridge. It connects business, government, and education to drive student achievement. Dr. Ginsberg’s recognition validates his approach to using university resources for broader economic development.

His leadership demonstrates how academic institutions can be powerful partners for industry. The partnership ensures students gain relevant skills. It also helps businesses find the talented workforce they need to thrive.

Since beginning his tenure as TU’s president in late 2023, Dr. Ginsberg has been a proactive champion for the organization. His support for the MBRT has included:

Facilitating more than 100 student campus tours for MBRT participants.
Contributing significantly to the roundtable’s 2024 annual meeting.
Spearheading the successful effort to relocate MBRT’s headquarters to Towson.

Furthermore, President Ginsberg supported the appointment of Vernon Hurte, TU’s senior vice president for student affairs and university life, to the MBRT’s Board of Directors.

The award solidifies Towson University’s role as a key player in Maryland’s economic ecosystem. This partnership model between education and business is crucial for future prosperity. President Ginsberg’s leadership has set a strong precedent for collaboration.