Friday marks the 150th birthday of what is now Towson University.Known originally as the Maryland State Normal School, the institution opened its doors on Jan. 15, 1866.Since then, the school has occupied four locations and undergone four name changes.It's now Maryland's second-largest public university with more than 22,000 students.

Friday marks the 150th birthday of what is now Towson University.

Known originally as the Maryland State Normal School, the institution opened its doors on Jan. 15, 1866.


Since then, the school has occupied four locations and undergone four name changes.

It's now Maryland's second-largest public university with more than 22,000 students.