TU Brand Identity

Elevating Towson University's Appeal

As Maryland’s second-largest public university, Towson combines real world opportunities with exceptional value—but for years, many high-schoolers were overlooking it as a viable option. We used bold designs and inclusive messaging to build a sense of community and highlight TU’s outstanding mentorship and experiential opportunities. As a result, locals felt a greater sense of possibility at TU, and the university saw a powerful increase in parent engagement, applications, and enrollment.

The TU logo and wordmark.
An animated version of the TU logo and wordmark.

Roar with Us

We started with an identity system that inspired pride in students, faculty, and staff, and attracted newcomers to see the progress being made all around campus. Then, we executed a multi-phased campaign that raised brand awareness among both local and out-of-state prospects, outlining the countless opportunities—both on campus and in Baltimore—to add dimension to their college experience and prove that TU isn’t just a university, but a thriving community of lifelong connections.

A series of TU banners on light poles.
The TU logo on a graduation stole.
A life-size sculpture of the TU logo and wordmark.

5 Year Benchmarking Results

  • +30% Current Students Who Believe Diversity & Inclusion is a Top Strength of TU (Core Goal of Brand Positioning)
  • 81% Prospective Students Who Believe TU Brand Identity is Strong
  • #1 Perception Among Community in Relation to Other Schools Surveyed
  • 1/3 Community Members Can Identity Brandmark
A suite of TU-branded stationery.
A piece of print collateral featuring TU branding.
Socks featuring the TU-branded tigertooth pattern.
A black t-shirt featuring TU brand graphics.
A yellow t-shirt featuring TU brand graphics in the shape of a heart.
A page from the TU brand guidelines booklet.
A marketing team weighing color options when selecting final colors for the TU logo.
A series of screens showing different pages from the TU brand guidelines website.

TU’s New Brand Named ‘Best Rebrand Campaign’

The university’s dynamic new identity was honored by the American Marketing Association Baltimore chapter.