Bowie State University Receives Grant to Expand Student Opportunities Through Japan-U.S. Partnership

The partnership expands global learning opportunities and prepares students for success in an interconnected workforce. It provides the perspective and leadership skills needed to thrive globally.

Incoming Freshman Nijah Howard Brings Faith, Purpose and Entrepreneurial Spirit to Bowie State

State champion, bestselling children's author and aspiring entrepreneur Nijah Howard is joining the Bulldog family after overcoming extraordinary health challenges with unwavering faith and determination. He is preparing to turn resilience into purpose as he begins his journey as a business major.

Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

This achievement reflects the strength of its nursing program and graduates' readiness to excel in today's healthcare workforce.

Bowie State University Secures $2.3 Million in Statewide Nursing Grants to Strengthen Workforce Pipeline

The funding is part of Maryland’s effort to address a shortage of qualified nursing professionals. Bowie State will use the grant to expand nursing education, strengthen student success programs, enhance simulation-based clinical training and support faculty development to help meet growing healthcare needs.

The First Lady of Hip-Hop Makes Bowie Classroom Her Home

Hip-hop pioneer MC SHA-ROCK, widely recognized as the first female MC in hip-hop, is shaping the next generation at Bowie State University. As an adjunct professor, she helps lead the nation’s first HBCU Hip-Hop Studies and Visual Culture minor while advancing education, entrepreneurship and cultural preservation.

Dr. Jolisa Williams Selected for Prestigious NCAA Pathway Program

Bowie State University's Dr. Jolisa Williams has been selected as one of 21 athletics administrators nationwide for the NCAA's 2026-27 Pathway Program, a prestigious yearlong leadership initiative preparing senior administrators for athletics director and conference commissioner roles.

Bowie State Welcomes California Counselors to Expand Transfer Partnership

More than 100 college counselors from California toured Bowie State last month to gain a deeper understanding of Bulldog Nation and the HBCU experience. The visit equipped counselors with information to help guide and advocate for students considering transferring to Bowie State.

Dr. Harrison is the Director of Bowie State University’s Center for Data Analytics, and she uses her expertise as a demographer to uncover and explain the deeper stories behind data. Through teaching, research and the DARTT Lab, she empowers BSU students to use data as a powerful tool for equity, insight and meaningful institutional change.

Tholley's creative exploration at Bowie State led to an award-winning business idea she has nurtured long before she graduated. She says Bulldog Nation gave her the tools and platform to blend her love of the arts with her budding entrepreneurial concept.

All-CIAA bowler Arianna Clayton is excelling at Bowie State as a standout student-athlete, balancing athletic success with a data science major, research, an athletics analytics internship and campus leadership.

Tune In: "A Bold Take" Podcast

A new episode from Alumni Relations just dropped! Discover "Back to Bowie," a dynamic conversation that explores legacy and community beyond campus and across generations of Bulldogs.

Faith-Based Leadership Training Initiative

July 20-24, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Room 1330

Women's Forum Leadership Roundtable: Shaping Our Collective Impact

Summer Workout & Heart Health Session

Self-Care Studio: Rest, Renew & Reimagine

BSU Women's Forum Annual Crab Feast

Nijah Howard fights brain tumor to graduate high school, commencement only a beginning

June 3, 2026
WBAL TV11

Every student who walks the stage to accept their diploma has their own story of challenges and accomplishments. For Nijah Howard, in particular, he met this moment through faith and optimism in the face of a very difficult diagnosis.

Bowie State President Dr. Aminta H. Breaux Provides University Highlights on "Campus Connection"

May 29, 2026
CBS Baltimore

Dr. Breaux joined anchors Amy Kawata and Janay Reece to discuss the university's Baltimore roots and recent achievements.

Bowie State Alumna Carolyn Alston Wins Grand Prize at Historic HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square

June 11, 2026
HBCU Connect

Bowie State University alumna Carolyn Alston has captured the grand prize at a historic HBCU pitch competition held in New York City's iconic Times Square, marking a significant achievement for the Maryland institution and its entrepreneurial community.

Malcolm D. Lee Premieres New Movie Strung at Bowie State

June 17, 2026
CBS Washington

Acclaimed Director Malcolm D. Lee talked with WUSA 9 about his latest projects before premiering his latest thriller Strung at Bowie State University.