List of presidents of Towson University

The following is a list of principals and presidents of Towson University and its predecessor institutions.

McFadden Alexander Newell First Principal, Maryland State Normal School (MSNS), 1866–1890	E. Barrett Prettyman (1830–1907) Principal, MSNS, 1890–1905	George W. Ward (1867–1932) Principal, MSNS, 1905–1909	Sarah E. Richmond (1843–1921) Principal, MSNS, 1909–1917
Henry S. West (1870–1961) Principal, MSNS, 1917–1920	Lida Lee Tall (1873–1942) Principal, 1920–1934, President, 1934–1938	M. Theresa Wiedefeld (1886–1983) President, 1938–1947	Earle T. Hawkins (1903–1972) President, 1947–1969
James Fisher (1931–) President, 1969–1978	Hoke L. Smith (1931–2004) President 1979–2001	Mark L. Perkins (1948–) President July, 2001–April, 2002	Robert L. Caret (1947–) President, July, 2003 to the present

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ACADEMICS	Schools: College of Business and Economics (CBE) • College of Education (COE) • College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFC) • College of Health Professions (CHP) • College of Liberal Arts (CLA) • Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics • Honors College • College of Graduate Studies and Research (CRS) • Achievements: Points of Pride
ATHLETICS	CAA • Towson Tigers • Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame • Hall of Fame inductees • Mascot: Doc Rivalries: Loyola College • University of Vermont • Current Facilities: Johnny Unitas Stadium • Towson Center • John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex • Past Facilities: Minnegan Stadium
GROUNDS	Campus Landmarks and Locations: "The Beach" • Burdick Field • Newell Field • The Tiger Statue• Glen Bridge • TowsonTown Bridge •
STUDENT LIFE	Media and Publications: The Towerlight • WMJF • WTMD • XTSR • Grub Street • Debating Societies: Towson University Speech and Debate
PEOPLE	Notable Alumni • University Presidents McFadden Alexander Newell • E. Barrett Prettyman • George W. Ward • Sarah E. Richmond • Henry S. West • Lida Lee Tall • M. Theresa Wiedefeld • Earle T. Hawkins • James Fisher • Hoke L. Smith • Mark L. Perkins • Robert L. Caret •