On The Mark
On the Mark presents a forum for candid conversations about meaningful and consequential work happening here at Towson University. Founded in 1866, Towson University is a top-ranked, comprehensive public research university recognized as Maryland’s #1 public institution by the Wall Street Journal. As greater Baltimore’s largest university, TU proudly serves as an engine of opportunity for nearly 20,000 students, the state of Maryland and beyond.
Episodes
TU President Mark Ginsberg is joined by former U.S. Senator Ben Cardin—a third-generation Marylander, longtime public servant and co-founder of the newly established Ben Cardin Center for Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse at Towson University. Drawing on more than five decades of exemplary service in local, state, and federal office, Senator Cardin reflects on the responsibilities of citizenship, the essential role of informed a...
President Mark Ginsberg sits down with Dr. Mahnaz Moallem, professor and chair of Towson University’s Department of Learning Technologies, Design and School Library Media. Together, they explore how learning sciences and emerging technologies—especially immersive virtual reality—are transforming teaching, motivation, and student engagement across P–12 and higher education. Dr. Moallem also shares groundbreaking work on using VR to ...
Towson University President Mark R. Ginsberg sits down with Dr. Blair Taylor, director of TU’s Center for Interdisciplinary and Innovative Cybersecurity—better known as Cyber4All. A national leader in cybersecurity education and workforce development, Dr. Taylor discusses the growing global threats in the cyber landscape, the evolving role of artificial intelligence, and how Towson University is preparing the next generation of cyb...
Towson University President Mark Ginsberg speaks with Dr. Joel Moore, professor of geosciences and director of TU’s Environmental Science master's program, about the fascinating and urgent field of geochemistry. Their conversation explores how Dr. Moore’s research connects sustainability, water quality, and climate science—and how TU students gain hands-on experience tackling real-world environmental challenges. Together, they...
President Ginsberg is joined by TU professor David Brannon, Ph.D., for a conversation on entrepreneurship education and experiential learning.
President Mark Ginsberg hosts Towson University head athletic trainer Nathan Wilder and kinesiology professor Mary Nadelen for a conversation on athlete safety and best practices for injury prevention.
President Mark Ginsberg hosts journalism professors John Kirch, Ph.D., and Jenny Atwater to discuss the evolution of news media and how TU educates the next generation of journalists.
President Mark Ginsberg and Kaitlyn Wilson, Ph.D., discuss the evolution in understanding autism, support for the neurodivergent community and TU's pioneering autism studies doctoral program.
Towson University College of Education Dean Laurie Mullen and Dr. Jessica Shiller join President Ginsberg to discuss teacher preparation, educator retention and TU’s impact as home to Maryland’s Center for Community Schools.
President Mark Ginsberg is joined by Dr. Romy Hübler, TU’s director of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility, to discuss the importance of civic education and how universities prepare students to become active participants in today's society.
President Mark Ginsberg welcomes TU faculty member Dr. Chhayakanta Patro, an expert in auditory science whose research focuses on noise exposure, cochlear implants and childhood hearing health.
Towson University President Mark Ginsberg hosts Dr. Sam Collins, a professor of anthropology leading TU's efforts on interdisciplinary AI education. The two discuss culture, the new digital landscape and the implications of artificial intelligence on higher education.
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