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| Joseph Vivens ’23 Creatively Finds His Way Home at Bowie State
The author, publisher and entrepreneur credits his BSU advisors and mentors with elevating his career as a multimedia professional. While pursuing his graduate degree in English, professors urged him to turn class assignments into publishable work, culminating in his essay’s publication in a Caribbean literary journal. |
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| 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. |
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SENIORS: LEAVE YOUR BULLDOG MARK |
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Introducing the Class of 2026 Gift: "I Leave My Bulldog Mark"
The Class of 2026 has made its mark at Bowie State University — in classrooms, on the yard, in organizations and throughout the community. Now, as seniors prepare to cross the stage and step into their next chapter as alumni, it’s time to leave a legacy that lasts. Make your bold statement of pride, connection and commitment to the next generation of Bulldogs with a donation of $18.65 to the Dorothy Holland Student Emergency Fund. |
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Congratulations to our Softball Bulldogs
Cheers to the 2026 Softball team on winning historic back-to-back CIAA regular season titles for the first time in history! Good luck to the No. 1 seeded Bulldogs at this week's CIAA Tournament in Orangeburg, SC as seniors Coreena "Coco" Dunham and Ryan Fraser play their final games.
All quarterfinal, semifinal and championship games this weekend will be broadcast live via the CIAASN - https://theciaasn.com/. Live stats will be available on bsubulldogs.com. The Bulldogs begin tournament play on Thursday, May 7 against No. 4 seed Winston-Salem State University at 10 a.m.
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EARTH MONTH & CAMPUS EVENTS |
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BSU Employee Recognition Ceremony
May 12, 2026
On May 12 from 11 a.m - 1:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Auditorium, the campus community is invited to a celebration honoring retired employees and those reaching significant service milestones. Join us to commend these remarkable individuals. |
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Bowie State University partners with Prince George's County to offer fast track admissions
May 5, 2026
CBS Washington
BSU and PGCPS announced a fast-track direct-admissions program for eligible PGCPS graduating seniors. The partnership creates a simplified admissions pathway and provides coordinated support, including application workshops, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion events and activities to support students as they transition from high school to college. |
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Bowie State Alum Jakeya Johnson Could Become Youngest Black Woman Elected to Congress
April 20, 2026
HBCU News
She earned her Master of Public Administration and Policy from Bowie State. In 2022, the university named Johnson as one of the first students in its philanthropy fellowship program, and later identified her as an MPA student serving through a fellowship with the Tides Foundation. Johnson credits Bowie as the place where her policy work took shape. |
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Commemoration of Black and Indigenous patriots during American Revolution observed in Lexington
April 19, 2026
Associated Press
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, patriots of color, including slaves, are being celebrated through programs nationwide that aim to tell a more complete story of the birth of the nation. Roger Davidson, Jr., BSU associate professor of history says failure to recognize that important part of history can impact communities of color today. |
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The next issue of the BSYou newsletter will be published on May 20, 2026.
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