On April 22, the collective power of Towson University鈥檚 community shined during the Big Give 2026鈥斶Ｏ壬�'s annual day of giving. Surpassing the goal of 2,250 donors, more than 2,600 people donated more than $540,000 in just 24 hours. The impact of the eighth annual Big Give will be felt by students across campus for months and years to come.

鈥淲e are incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm and generosity shown by our alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends,鈥� says Kristen McCurdy, director of annual giving at 撸先生. 鈥淏ig Give continues to grow each year through reach and participation, and the support we saw in 2026 reflects a deep commitment to our students and the future of Towson University.鈥�

Donors were able to choose from more than 900 funds during the campaign, supporting scholarships, academic programs, student success initiatives and experiential learning opportunities across campus.

The top five beneficiaries of Big Give 2026 were Towson University Athletics, the College of Fine Arts and Communication, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Education and the College of Business and Economics. A complete breakdown of results is available on the .

Towson University Athletics received the highest number of donors with (1,020) followed by the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (234) and the College of Health Professions (198).

This year鈥檚 day of giving also demonstrated strong support for student-focused programs that make a direct impact on the 撸先生 experience. Donors showed up in a meaningful way for the Military and Veterans Center, helping ensure 撸先生鈥檚 student veterans and military-connected students continue to receive personalized advising, community support and resources tailored to their unique needs. Contributions to student scholarships opened doors for students to persist and thrive academically, while gifts to the Student Leadership Initiatives Fund invested in developing confident, engaged leaders through hands-on learning and co-curricular experiences. Together, these areas exemplify how philanthropy fuels opportunity, belonging and leadership across campus.

"Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Big Give," says Brian DeFilippis, vice president for the Office of University Advancement. "The response from our community has been remarkable and is a testament to what makes Towson special."

There鈥檚 still time to make an impact.

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