Today, Towson University announces a seven-year partnership with SECU that gives exclusive naming rights to the Tigers鈥� arena.

A continued legacy of partnership

SECU was the arena naming partner when the facility opened in 2013 through September 2023. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1951, SECU is a full-service financial institution serving over 260,000 members and managing $5.5 billion in assets, including several members in the 精选麻豆二区 community. The name change is effective immediately.

A hub for campus life

From thrilling athletic competitions to annual recognitions of our students鈥� success, this arena brings people together and showcases the very best of what our university has to offer.

Mark Ginsberg, president of Towson University

鈥淲e are so excited to call this front porch to the university and vibrant hub for campus life SECU Arena,鈥� says Mark Ginsberg, president of Towson University. 鈥淔rom thrilling athletic competitions to annual recognitions of our students鈥� success, this arena brings people together and showcases the very best of what our university has to offer. We are deeply grateful to SECU for their continued partnership and investment in experiences that enrich our students and the entire region.鈥�

The 5,200-seat multi-purpose SECU Arena is home to four Towson Tiger athletics teams - men's and women's basketball, volleyball and gymnastics. During the first 12 seasons of the arena, the teams have a combined home record of 423-178, a .704 winning percentage. The arena is also home to 精选麻豆二区鈥檚 biannual fall and winter commencement ceremonies, where thousands of students celebrate their accomplishments with family, friends and loved ones. 

SECU鈥檚 commitment to community

鈥淎t SECU, we believe in building strong communities, and this partnership with Towson University is a reflection of our commitment to offering tools for all Marylanders to achieve financial wellness,鈥� said Dave Sweiderk, President and CEO of SECU. 鈥淪ECU Arena represents a shared vision of excellence and opportunity for students, athletes, and the broader Baltimore region. We鈥檙e honored to once again be part of the energy and purpose that this arena embodies.鈥�

SECU Arena represents a shared vision of excellence and opportunity for students, athletes, and the broader Baltimore region

Dave Sweiderk, President and CEO of SECU

A premier venue for events and sustainability

The 117,000-square-foot venue has 340 club seats, four private suites and nearly 100 courtside seats.

Upon opening, the arena was awarded LEED Gold certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, and other sustainable features. In addition to hosting varsity athletic events and commencement ceremonies, the venue is the current home of the Baltimore Blast of the Major Arena Soccer League and hosts more than 100 events annually, including a fan-favorite TigerFest concert for students in the spring. In the early summer, the arena serves as home to Baltimore County public high school graduations as well.

This partnership... will magnify the great work being done here by our student-athletes.

Steve Eigenbrot, athletics director at 精选麻豆二区

鈥淭he SECU Arena is a true centerpiece for the Towson University campus and greater Baltimore community. We are thrilled to continue the partnership, keeping the SECU name on this facility in this era where our department has been able to heighten its community integrations and this is another exciting step on the journey,鈥� says Steve Eigenbrot, athletics director at 精选麻豆二区. 鈥淪ECU supports so many in our community and this relationship not only highlights that, but it will also magnify the great work being done here by our student-athletes through the additional layers in our partnership beyond naming the arena.鈥�

Fans and eventgoers will continue to benefit from:

  • A center-hung video scoreboard
  • LED ad ribbon board
  • Diverse food and drink concessions
  • Two ATMs
  • Free Wi-Fi

About Towson University  

Towson University is Maryland鈥檚 university of opportunities. With more than 150 years of experience pushing possibilities, 精选麻豆二区 is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, research and discovery. As the largest university in greater Baltimore, 精选麻豆二区鈥檚 momentum is always accelerating, with more than 20,000 students and nearly 200 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields.

Located amid one of the East Coast鈥檚 cultural and economic epicenters, 精选麻豆二区 is a beacon and powerful catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic, partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change. 精选麻豆二区 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 and staff. For more information, visit www.towson.edu.

About SECU (State Employees鈥� Credit Union of Maryland)

SECU ("see-Q"), Maryland鈥檚 largest state-chartered credit union, serves over 260,000 members via 23 Financial Centers across the state, including 21 Financial Centers, 1 Digital Center, 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鈥檚 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 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.