Theresa Wiedefeld

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Theresa M. Wiedefeld
Born	1886 Baltimore, Maryland
Died	1983
Occupation	State Supervisor of Elementary Schools Principal of State Teachers College at Towson

Theresa M. Wiedefeld (1886 - 1983) was the seventh president (formerly principal) of State Teachers College at Towson (now Towson University).

Dr. Wiedefeld was a graduate of Towson and had many roles in Maryland public education, from grade-school teacher to State Supervisor of Elementary Schools. Dr. Wiedefeld was president during World War II when enrollment declined and employees were hard to obtain. Under her administration, the college developed a special program for cadet teachers to help alleviate the teacher shortage, took the first steps toward preparing teachers for junior high and kindergarten and inaugurated a junior college program in the arts and sciences.

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• Presidential Biographies - Towson Archives

Preceded by Lida Lee Tall

Towson University president 1938-1947

Succeeded by Earle Hawkins

v • d • e Towson University
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 • University of Delaware • Johns Hopkins University • University of Maryland, College Park 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-LP • 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