BALTIMORE – State Employees Credit Union of Maryland (SECU MD) and Towson University announced a long-term partnership designed to strengthen financial wellness across the university community through educational programming, access to financial resources and meaningful campus engagement. This partnership expands and deepens the relationship between TU and SECU MD beyond the seven-year partnership that gave exclusive naming rights to SECU Arena that began in 2013, the university's 5,200-seat venue for athletics, sporting events, concerts, commencements and more.
 
As part of the collaboration, SECU MD will become Towson University's financial wellness partner, delivering educational programming, personalized financial resources and a new co-branded debit card available to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters. The partnership will also include engagement opportunities across university athletics and campus life, creating new ways to connect financial education with everyday experiences.

Rather than focusing solely on banking products, the partnership is built around helping members of the Towson University community develop lifelong financial confidence from managing a first checking account and budgeting as a student, to preparing for homeownership, retirement and other major life milestones.

"This partnership reflects a shared belief that financial wellness is an essential part of personal and professional success," says David Sweiderk, president and CEO of SECU MD. "Together, we're creating opportunities to equip students with practical financial knowledge while also serving faculty, staff and alumni with trusted financial solutions throughout every stage of life. We're investing in people, not simply offering financial products."

The collaboration will feature:

• A co-branded university debit card
• Financial education presentations
• Digital financial wellness resources
• Campus events and student engagement initiatives
• Integration with university athletics and community programming
• Banking solutions tailored for students, faculty, staff and alumni

As higher education institutions continue to place greater emphasis on student success and well-being, financial literacy has become an increasingly important component of preparing graduates for life after college. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to reduce financial stress while empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

"Education extends far beyond the classroom," says Mark Ginsberg, president of Towson University. "Financial confidence is a critical life skill, and we're proud to partner with SECU, an organization that shares our commitment to helping our students, faculty and staff thrive. This relationship represents an investment in the long-term success of our entire university community."

The partnership reflects both organizations' deep commitment to Maryland and their shared focus on strengthening local communities through education, opportunity and economic empowerment.

For more information on how to get involved or to apply for the new Tiger Debit card, visit tigerbanking.com.
 
About SECU (State Employees' Credit Union of Maryland)
SECU ("see-Q"), Maryland's largest state-chartered credit union, serves over 250,000 members via 25 financial centers across the state, including 21 full-service financial centers, four digital centers, and a Virtual Financial Center. As a member-owned, not-for-profit organization, SECU puts its members first. Membership is open to all of Maryland, with over 1,900 ways to join. You may be eligible through a family member, work, the college you attended, state employment, an organization you are affiliated with, or simply through a one-time donation to SECU's partner, the SECU MD Foundation. Headquartered in Linthicum, Md., SECU offers convenient access to over 50,000 free ATMs through the CO-OP network, as well as access to expert financial planners. With more than $5.5 billion in assets, SECU ranks among the top 60 credit unions nationwide based on total assets in the U.S. Insured by NCUA. For more information, visit www.secumd.org or follow SECU on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
 
About Towson University
Towson University repeatedly ranks as the #1 public university in Maryland, serving as the state's university of opportunities. With more than 160 years of experience pushing possibilities, TU is a nationally recognized comprehensive public research university, known as a leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, scholarship and the creative arts. As the largest university in greater Baltimore, TU's momentum is always accelerating, with nearly 20,000 students and more than 200 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business, science, education, fine arts, health professions, humanities, social sciences and applied professional fields. Located in Towson, Maryland, amid one of the country's cultural and economic epicenters, TU is a powerful engine of opportunity and catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic, partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change for the public good. TU meets the holistic needs of each student to achieve success, a result of a deeply inclusive culture with a focus on equity among all students, faculty, staff and over 200,000 alumni worldwide.