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Powerful Spring Convocation Honoring Black History Month Features Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin L. Crump
A stirring ceremony kicked off the spring semester with themes of courage, speaking truth to power and emphasis on a future filled with promise.
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Inaugural Speaker Series on Social Issues Hosts Media and Sports Titans' Voices
A lively, candid discussion took place on Feb. 11, the first in a series launched by Emmy Award-winning journalist Lou Holder, an executive in residence at Bowie State. The series offers an ongoing space for respectful dialogue and critical thinking.
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Honoring a Legacy of Service and Civic Engagement
A panel reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leadership and enduring commitment to service. Students, faculty and community leaders examined what service looks like today and how Dr. King’s vision continues in civic engagement.
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Graduate Spotlight: Laila Gwathmey
Guided by her family and Christian faith, Laila Gwathmey developed a strong commitment to service early in life. She chose Bowie State University, where support from faculty and peers sharpened her academic focus and strengthened her purpose.
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Staff Council Employee Spotlight: Jabari Walker
Sustainability & Energy Coordinator/Insurance Manager and Vice Chair, Staff Council
Jabari’s contributions include the development of the BSU Climate Action Plan, establishment of the university’s first fruit tree orchard, and creation of the BSU Climate Career Fair/Central Maryland HBCU Climate Career Expo.
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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament is returning to Baltimore from February 24–28, 2026! Bowie State University is proud to serve as the host institution for this highly anticipated week of men and women’s basketball. Purchase tickets and check out campus events:
CIAA BSU Hospitality Suite in Baltimore
Enjoy suite access with fellow members of the BSU community, friends and guests from February 26-28 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. Stop by the suite on your way to the arena or stay all day to experience the best of Bulldog fellowship. The suite is open daily from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. and registration is required.
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W.E.B. Du Bois Center Keynote Lecture
Feb. 19, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Join the Department of History & Government’s Du Bois Center for the Study of the Black Experience for a keynote lecture with Dr. Phillip Sinitiere, research professor at the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Sinitiere will highlight the life and legacy of Yolande DuBois, the daughter of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, offering insights that connect history, family and the Black experience.
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Bowie State Secures Top Recruiting Class for 2026 Season
Feb. 1, 2026
HBCU Connect
On National Signing Day, Bowie State University welcomed its largest cohort of top-tier student athletes ever. Twenty-five new recruits, including five four-star prospects and three highly talented three-star high school athletes committed to Bowie State in order to pursue an exceptional collegiate experience.
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Clyde Doughty Jr. was a servant leader who transformed Bowie State athletics
Feb. 13, 2026
Baltimore Banner
Doughty, the vice president for intercollegiate athletics and recreation, spent 11 years transforming university facilities and student offerings — reopening the pool and building an aquatics program, establishing a nutrition lounge, improving the physical education complex, creating new locker room spaces and upgrading the tennis courts. He also led Bowie State teams to multiple CIAA championships, including three consecutive titles in football and softball and a men’s basketball victory.
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Bowie State welcomes Dawson Odums as its new head football coach
Feb. 10, 2026
DC News Now
In a brief ceremony, Bowie State University named Dawson Odums as their new head football coach. University President Aminta H. Breaux announced the decision to hire him
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Please note: The next issue of the BSYou newsletter will be published on March 4, 2026.
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