With Thursday’s announcement that Dr. Maravene Loeschke will officially resign her position Friday, Dec. 19, for health reasons, Acting President Timothy J. L. Chandler has issued the below statement. Chandler will become interim president when Dr. Loeschke’s resignation takes effect on Friday.
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Dear Towson University Community:
It is with heavy hearts that we learned today of the resignation of President Maravene Loeschke. Perhaps her greatest gifts to Towson were her warmth and her generosity. They contributed immeasurably to the intimate feel of this 26,000-person community and were reflected in her dedication and love for her alma mater. She spent most of her career at Towson, which spanned more than three decades as a student, faculty member, dean, and president. It is through her life’s work in the arts and through her students, alumni, and her fellow faculty and staff that she has touched the world.
Maravene’s question to students, “How are you going to use your education to change the world?”, rings loud and clear as we send off 2,400 more graduates this week at commencement. As we head into a New Year we are honored to carry on her vision of developing future leaders who will impact our community near and far. We wish Maravene our best as she fights this illness with grace and dignity. Many folks have been sending her their heartfelt best wishes via the President’s office (presidentsoffice@towson.edu) and as we continue to respect her need for rest and privacy we will continue to forward and share these notes with her.
Until we reconvene in 2015, please take the time to reflect, rejuvenate, and be with those you love.
With respect,
Timothy J. L. Chandler
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University President Maravene Loeschke resigns due to health
