The Towerlight

Towson University students are continuing to adjust to the remodeled UStore following its takeover by Follett Higher Education. The new outside operator made changes to the store’s layout, inventory and overall appearance.

The transition occurred during spring break and introduced new merchandise, like Apple products. Renee Norman, Towson’s divisional budget officer for campus operations, said the university outsourced the store as part of a fiscally responsible decision and is looking forward to its partnership with Follett.

Read the full story by Edwardina Beeko using the link in our bio.

Towson University saw a decrease in graduate international student enrollment during the 2025-26 academic year after travel bans restricted student visas.

Compared to last year, Towson saw a 10.5% decrease in graduate student enrollment, according to data The Towerlight obtained. The drop in numbers is largely due to federal travel policies enacted by the Trump administration.

Read the full story by Natasha Salganik using the link in our bio.

Towson University Athletics fees for full-time undergraduates will increase by $45 for the fall 2026 semester.

It’s a 6.5% increase and brings the total fee of $688 up to $733 per semester. The fees for part-time undergraduates and graduate students are also increasing by $1, now totaling $53 per credit.

Vice President of Athletics Steve Eigenbrot said the increase is due to the rising cost to run the department. The athletic department is an auxiliary unit on Towson’s campus and has to operate off its self-generated funds.

Read the full story by D’Mari Dreher-Smith using the link in our bio.