As the largest university in greater Baltimore, Towson University is reinventing itself and doubling down on its commitment to community and business engagement with a focus on impact, equity and smart growth. The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute at Towson University is a centerpiece of the institution’s continued trajectory and will serve as a key asset for the region, uniquely supporting leadership recruitment, development and retention that will bolster institutions and organizations. This externally facing institute is forging a new standard for leadership development for the state, region and nation. The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute features a comprehensive portfolio of programs and solutions for individuals and organizations that focuses on transformational outcomes, improving workplace culture and engagement, attracting the best talent, and addressing the most challenging leadership and organizational issues of the day. Among the institute’s signature programs is the celebrated TU Professional Leadership Program for Women which since its launch in 2014 has graduated 150+ outstanding women leaders in every sector of our region.