Towson University and Follett Higher Education (Follett) today announce the opening of 撸先生鈥檚 newly reimagined UStore, now operated by Follett, North America鈥檚 largest campus retailer. Designed to elevate the Tiger experience with expanded merchandise, updated services and improved academic support, the opening of the UStore marks the next chapter of retail at 撸先生.

鈥淭hrough the UStore and together with Follett, we will deliver greater value and broader merchandise options for our students,鈥� says 撸先生 President Mark Ginsberg. 鈥淭丑别 improved campus store experience reflects our commitment to innovation, community engagement and elevating what it means to be a Tiger.鈥� 

鈥淔ollett is proud to partner with Towson University to bring a refreshed retail and course materials experience to the Tiger community,鈥� says Emmanuel Kolady, chief executive officer of Follett Higher Education. 鈥淏y combining expanded merchandise, innovative course material solutions and a modern store environment, we鈥檙e helping ensure students have the resources they need to succeed while creating a campus destination that celebrates Towson pride.鈥� 

Students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and family can expect: 

Expanded value and exclusive apparel collections

As part of its expanded merchandise selection, the UStore will introduce Campus United, Follett鈥檚 exclusive, private-label apparel brand featuring classic collegiate styles like hoodies, crewnecks and T-shirts and add premium lifestyle and performance pieces from Peter Millar. Together, these additions expand the store鈥檚 assortment from value-priced favorites to premium brands, giving every Tiger more ways to show their school spirit. The UStore will also debut the Julia Gash line, featuring hand-drawn artwork of iconic Towson University landmarks and traditions, offering distinctive gifts for students, families and alumni. 

A modernized campus store experience

The UStore will remain a central hub for campus life, supporting Admitted Students Day, Orientation, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Commencement, athletics and other events. With upgraded customization capabilities, enhanced online browsing and a more cohesive merchandise strategy, the store will continue to grow as a vibrant extension of Towson University鈥檚 brand and community and serve a seamless experience online and in person for every Tiger.  

Broader family and alumni collections

Families and graduates will enjoy a significantly broadened Mom, Dad and alumni collection, offering more ways to celebrate their connection to 撸先生. From elevated apparel to giftable keepsakes, the expanded assortment supports continued engagement long after Commencement. 

Innovative course material solutions focused on student success

Follett is bringing its industry鈥憆ecognized approach to course materials to 撸先生, including digital鈥慺irst delivery models, textbook rentals, and expanded access to Open Educational Resources (OER). With materials integrated directly into 撸先生鈥檚 Learning Management System, students will be prepared on or before the first day of class. 

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About Towson University

Towson University is Maryland鈥檚 university of opportunities. With more than 150 years of experience pushing possibilities, 撸先生 is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, research and discovery. As the largest university in greater Baltimore, 撸先生鈥檚 momentum is always accelerating, with nearly 20,000 students and nearly 200 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields. Located amid one of the East Coast鈥檚 cultural and economic epicenters, 撸先生 is a beacon and powerful catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic, partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change. 撸先生 meets the holistic needs of each student to achieve success, a result of a deeply inclusive culture with a focus on equity among all students, faculty and staff.

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Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer providing students, faculty and staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools and retail services needed to successfully support the academic, athletic, and collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 7.5 million students through its 1,000+ physical and online collegiate retail stores across North America.