Today, Towson University received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia magazine. The Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award is a measure of an institution鈥檚 individual programs and initiatives that significantly advance the core values of inclusive excellence and belonging through programs, initiatives and many other campus priorities deserving of this national recognition.

鈥淭丑颈蝉 recognition affirms our deep commitment to fostering a campus environment where every student, faculty and staff member feels seen, respected, supported and empowered to thrive,鈥� says President Mark Ginsberg. 鈥淢别苍迟补濒 health is foundational to academic and personal success. At TU, we believe that prioritizing well-being is essential to building a strong university community. We are very proud that supporting holistic well-being is at the center of our mission."

Towson University will be featured, along with 70 other recipients, in the September 2025 issue.

鈥淎t TU, well-being is a culture. We鈥檝e built a holistic approach that weaves mental health support, prevention, education and community care into every part of campus life,鈥� says Nora Clark-Giles, assistant vice president for student health and well-being. 鈥淔rom peer-led initiatives to integrated health services and responsive outreach, our strength lies in collaboration and compassion. This recognition celebrates the intentional work we鈥檝e done to ensure every member of our community has the resources and support they need to thrive.鈥�

Insight Into Academia magazine selected Towson University because of its commitment to maintaining a healthy campus community, reinforced by TU鈥檚 adoption of the Okanagan Charter in April 2025. The services and programs offered to students promote health and well-being, support and student success in college and beyond. Students have access to social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, financial, physical, occupational and environmental resources. TU also prioritizes social well-being, where students engage in different activities and in different types of relationships.

鈥淲e know that institutions are not always recognized for their dedication to their mental health and well-being services and support for their students and employees,鈥� says Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia magazine. "We are proud to honor these colleges and universities as role models for other institutions of higher education.鈥�

A call for nominations for this award was announced in March 2025.

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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, TU is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, research and discovery. As the largest university in greater Baltimore, TU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, TU is a beacon and powerful catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic, partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change. TU 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.

About Insight Into Academia

Insight Into Academia magazine is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education today. Insight is the leader in recognizing inclusive excellence in higher education through its many prestigious awards, and in advancing best practices in inclusive excellence and belonging through their website and print magazine.

At Insight鈥檚 online Career Center, readers will also discover career opportunities that connect job seekers with institutions and businesses that embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. Current, archived, and digital issues of Insight Into Academia magazine are available online at .