It has been such a joy to watch Jaden grow into a respected leader who now has the professional skills, experience and knowledge for success after TU Honors.

Alison Rios Millett McCartney, dean of the Honors College

College is a time for growth, exploration and stepping into the unknown. For Jaden Green ’25, a business administration major in the College of Business and Economics and Honors College, Towson University has provided the foundation for a meaningful career and lifelong connections.

“What I want to do is help people with their finances, so they don’t have to stress about things like planning for retirement and any other long-term goals they might have,” Green explains.

As he prepares for life after graduation, Green credits TU with opening doors and broadening his vision. During his senior year, he interned with Ameriprise Financial Services, gaining hands-on experience that he’ll carry into his next role with Tristate Financial Advisors.

“One of the most powerful outcomes of a business education is the ability to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in the real world,” says Judy Harris, interim dean for the College of Business & Economics. “Seeing our students put their knowledge into action is a true measure of their growth and our mission in motion.”

Green has been active on and off campus throughout his academic career at TU.

Green in front of Peruvian ruins
Jaden Green '25 in Peru

In January, he traveled to Perú on a 12-day study abroad trip for an economics class. There, he and his peers studied the country’s coffee economy, designed surveys for locals, explored historical ruins and immersed themselves in Peruvian culture.

As a freshman, he joined the Students Achieve Goals through Education (SAGE) program, which supports incoming students through mentoring. His mentor, Shamare Burgher ’23, helped him feel at home at TU and navigate the transition into college life.

Inspired by that support, Green became a community center assistant (CCA) with Housing and Residence Life. In that role, he helped new students adjust to dorm life, just as his mentor once helped him.

Living in Douglass House with fellow Honors College students for his first two years also strengthened his sense of belonging and community.

“I really appreciate how the Honors College is structured,” he says. “Having all of us housed in Douglass the first year helped build a strong sense of community. [And] the variety of classes let us dive deep into topics that matter to us.”

“Jaden has always been so thoughtful, a deep thinker who is truly concerned about the people and the world around him,” says Alison Rios Millett McCartney, dean of the Honors College and Green’s adviser. “It has been such a joy to watch Jaden grow into a respected leader who now has the professional skills, experience and knowledge for success after TU Honors.”

As he reflects on his journey, Green offers a simple but powerful message to future TU students: “The most important thing is to take opportunities and chances,” he says. “They can lead you to great things.”

The most important thing is to take opportunities and chances. They can lead you to great things.

Jaden Green '25