McFadden Newell

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

McFadden Alexander Newell

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

Newell was an Irish immigrant who graduated from Trinity College, Dublin. He also taught school in England before settling in Baltimore, Maryland in 1848. He was a professor of natural science at the Baltimore City College, from 1850 to 1854. 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

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 (2016–2022) Perreault (2023–) Ginsberg (designate)
The leader of Towson University was known as the "Principal" until 1934.

Towson University
Located in: Towson, Maryland
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
Athletics	Colonial Athletic Association Towson Tigers Doc (Mascot) Fight Song Rivalries Loyola College (lacrosse) University of Vermont University of Delaware Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, College Park Current facilities Johnny Unitas Stadium (formerly Minnegan Stadium) SECU Arena Towson Center John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex Burdick Pool
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 XTSR
People	Alumni Presidents
Founded: 1866 Students: 22,285 Endowment: 71 million Category Commons

Baltimore City College
The school	Baltimore City College History of Baltimore City College
Student life	Baltimore City College athletics Bancroft Literary Association and Carrollton-Wight Literary Society Baltimore City College football City–Poly football rivalry Baltimore City College basketball
People	Notable alumni Nathan C. Brooks Thomas D. Baird Francis G. Waters

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