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TU nursing students get hands-on training at Operation STAT

This year, the annual mass casualty exercise included multiple new partners to benefit students and the larger community.

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Art aids arthritis patients through cross-campus collaboration

Two very different Towson University departments have collaborated to create the first prototype of a hand brace to be made by a 3-D printer.

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TU assistant professor, students offer training to hoarders’ loved ones

People with hoarding and clutter issues are also part of the study and receive payment for participation.

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Historical trust honors archeological program

A 13-day program in Frederick examined the remains of two Native American villages.

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Towson University business incubator announces 2014 business plan competition finalists

The winner of the competition will be announced at a public forum at Towson University on May 1.

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Professor uses figure skating to teach students mathematical concepts

Anyone who’s been watching the Winter Olympics has probably seen at least one figure skating event. But did they think about math while they watched? Diana Cheng, an assistant professor of mathematics at Towson University, never stops. In fact, she uses figure skating to teach math to students from middle school through graduate level courses. […]

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Towson physics professor’s research could lead to more efficient energy delivery

Vera Smolyaninova believes room-temperature superconductors could one day prevent the waste of energy on the way from production to use in homes and businesses.

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TU scientists may spark revolution with string theory test

A TU professor and two students have developed a test for the previously impossible-to-test string theory.

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Donors, students all winners after Towsonopoly tournament benefiting Towson UTeach

The annual event draws players from inside and outside the university for fun, food and fundraising.

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Honors professor writes about social media and its impact on students for New York Times

Andrew Reiner outlines the ways his seminar, “The Search for Intimacy in the Age of Facebook,” is challenging students to step away from their smartphones.

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