Roberta (Bobbie) Laur

Biography

Bobbie serves as the Director of the Office of Partnerships and Outreach (OPO) within the Division of Innovation and Applied Research.  In this role, she is responsible for managing a dynamic and externally focused team dedicated to developing partnerships and relationships with our partners in business, government, non profits, and community organizations.

Towson University is committed to community engagement and its public service mission.  OPO’s role is to support partnerships across the campus and create pathways and opportunities for individuals and organizations to engage in collaborative work with the university that positively impacts our region.

Additionally, Bobbie serves as the Executive Director for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), which is headquartered at Towson University. As Executive Director, Bobbie works with a board of 14 university Presidents to advocate for important policy issues affecting urban and metropolitan universities and the communities they serve ranging from economic development to K-16 partnerships. 

Bobbie returned to Towson University in 2006 after serving as the Outreach Coordinator for the Office of the President at San Diego State University where she also completed graduate work in Higher Education Policy.

Education

A proud Towson Tiger, Bobbie received her undergraduate degree from Towson University during which time she was involved in a number of campus activities including serving as the Student Government President.

Personal

Bobbie and her husband John (also a TU alum) live in Northeast Baltimore and have two very busy toddler boys.  Bobbie is active in community organizations in her neighborhood and also serves as the TU Advisor for ODK, the national leadership honor society.

Fun Fact

What are two apps she can’t live without? Timehop and Pocket (and of course Facebook and Instagram, but those seem too obvious :))