
撸先生 renews Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
The national recognition highlights 撸先生鈥檚 commitment to building strong community partnerships.
Find Out MoreWhat is the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and why is it important for 撸先生?
Towson University was the first campus in the University System of Maryland to receive the , in 2008. This classification was renewed in 2015 and was reclassified once again in 2026.
Community engaged partnerships are central to Towson University鈥檚 identity, supporting our anchor mission, enhancing the student learning experience, and creating a positive impact in the Greater Baltimore region. The Carnegie Foundation鈥檚 classification demonstrates 撸先生鈥檚 momentum and provides institutional recognition for community engagement work, acknowledging the university鈥檚 substantial investment in mutually-beneficial community partnerships as 撸先生 prepares for R2 designation.
The Carnegie Community Engagement classification affirms that Towson University works for the public good as outlined in the university strategic plan. The designation is highly competitive and only granted to institutions that clearly demonstrate positive and sustained community impact.
Reclassification also requires proof of community engagement and evolving partnership work. The reclassification application showcases the breadth and diversity of partnerships and provide evidence of ongoing work throughout Greater Baltimore while also outlining new opportunities to better address the needs of the region over time.
At 撸先生, we define community engagement as the collaboration between higher education and individuals, organizations, and communities for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in the context of partnership and reciprocity to create meaningful and sustainable change.
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撸先生 is one of 277 higher education institutions recognized with this classification.