McFadden Newell

McFadden Alexander Newell

Born	1824 Dublin, Ireland
Died	1894
Occupation	Principal, Maryland State Normal School Maryland State Superintendent of Public Instruction

McFadden Alexander Newell (1824–1894) commissioned and was the first principal of Maryland State Normal School (now Towson University).

Newell was an Irish immigrant who graduated from Trinity College, Dublin. He also taught school in England before settling in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1865, Newell was asked to establish a state normal school and served as its principal from 1866 to 1890. During this time, he also served as State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

As Principal at MSNS, he improved both teacher education and public school instruction, set admissions standards for the Normal School and refined the school's curriculum.

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Presidential Biographies - Towson Archives

Preceded by	Towson University principal 1866-1890	Succeeded by Elijah Barrett Prettyman

Towson University presidents

Principals	Newell (1866–1890) Prettyman (1890–1905) Ward (1905–1909) Richmond (1909–1917) West (1917–1920) Tall (1920–1934)

Presidents	Tall (1934–1938) Wiedefeld (1938–1947) Hawkins (1947–1969) Fisher (1969–1978) Smith (1979–2001) Perkins (2001–2002) Caret (2003–2011) Loescheke (2012–2014) Schatzel (2016– )

The leader of Towson University was known as the "Principal" until 1934.

Towson University

Academics	Schools College of Business and Economics College of Education College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Health Professions College of Liberal Arts Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Honors College College of Graduate Studies and Research Achievements Points of Pride

Athletics	Colonial Athletic Association Towson Tigers Doc (Mascot) Fight Song Rivalries Loyola College University of Vermont University of Delaware Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, College Park Current facilities Johnny Unitas Stadium SECU Arena Towson Center John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex Burdick Pool Past facilities Minnegan Stadium

Grounds	Campus landmarks and locations "The Beach" Burdick Field Newell Field The Tiger Statue Glen Bridge TowsonTown Bridge

Student life	Grub Street The Towerlight WMJF-LP WTMD XTSR

People	Alumni Presidents

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