Bowie State Hosts National Gathering on Entrepreneurship and AI

More than 750 registered participants and speakers came to Bowie State on Oct. 2 for the sixth annual HBCU+ Entrepreneurship Conference, which explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping how people learn, work and launch businesses. 

Washingtonian Names President Breaux One of The Region's Most Powerful Women

Bowie State University President Aminta H. Breaux has been named to Washingtonian magazine's "Most Powerful Women in Washington 2026" list, which recognizes 300 women shaping government, business, law, media, education, nonprofits and the arts across the region. Dr. Breaux is one of 10 leaders honored in the list's Education Powers category, alongside the presidents of George Washington University, Gallaudet University and Prince George's Community College.

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Wisdom Martin Named Bowie State's 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

Martin is bringing his bold energy and his love for the community to help Bowie State kick off Homecoming 2026. He's leading the parade in grand style because he knows there's no better place to be during HBCU homecoming season than BSU.

Fine Arts Major Takes Top Honors In NPR Competition



Junior Jalyn Ruffin selected as one of three winners of NPR's Public Radio Immersion Day Design competition. Student designers submitted designs interpreting "the theme 'Public Radio Meets HBCU Excellence' through their own creative lens and the spirit of their university."

Bowie State Nurses Exceed Goal in Drive to Support Sickle Cell Patients

Bowie State University nursing department and honor society joins forces to support patients living with sickle cell disease with campus blood drive. The event, in partnership with the American Red Cross, raised awareness about sickle cell disease and addressed the critical need for blood donations among individuals who rely on transfusions as part of their care.

The Sweet Spot of Civic Engagement: Voter Registration a Popular Campus Spot

Bulldogs are treating themselves to complimentary doughnuts as they visit an easy one-stop voter registration table in the Student Center lobby. Every Tuesday in October, the  table is a place to check your registration status ahead of the November mid-term elections. 

Knowing When to Pull Over: Bowie State Puts Student Mental Health in Focus

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Bowie State hosted two candid panel discussions, "Strength Beyond the Game" and "The Weight of Excellence," that brought athletes, counselors and students together to talk about pressure, resilience and asking for help. The events reflect the university's intentional effort to equip students for success in and beyond the classroom.

Future Bulldogs Get a Bold First Look at Bowie State

Prospective students and their families got an inside look at life as a Bulldog during Bowie State's 2026 Undergraduate Open House on Oct. 3. The day featured the Symphony of Soul Marching Band, presentations on admissions and campus living, campus tours and an academic and resource fair.

Bowie Bold on the World Stage: Noah Harris Elected to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated International Board

Senior Noah M.P. Harris was elected International Second Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, at the 72nd Boulé in Las Vegas. She credits THE COLLECTIVE, the NAACP, Eta Chapter and her Bowie State mentors for preparing her to lead.

Jennifer Coke Pays It Forward, One Scholarship at a Time



As Executive Director of Philanthropic Engagement, Jennifer Coke connects donors and corporate partners with Bowie State students, helping them graduate with less debt and more opportunity. A class of 2022 alumna of BSU's public administration program, she encourages Bulldogs to be bold, build relationships and never stop learning.

"Educate to Elevate": How Earl Speights Turned a Bowie State Degree into 33 Years of Opening Doors

Earl Speights '76 was Bowie State's starting quarterback in the program's first full season and part of the 1975 team Jet magazine named College Team of the Year. Fifty years later, he's still one of BSU's proudest ambassadors.

From Campus Stages to Community Spaces, Art Vidrine Opens the Door to the Arts



New DFPA chair Art Vidrine is asking students what they want from the department while helping them graduate on time with job-ready portfolios. He's also extending BSU's arts programming to audiences of all ages beyond campus.

Annual Taste of Hispanic Culture

Oct. 15, 2026

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 In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, join the Office of Multicultural Programs and Civic Engagement, Hispanic Student Association, and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. for this annual event over cultural dishes.

Virtual Chat & Chew with Dr. Monifa McKnight

Dean's List Tailgate Celebration 2026

Japanese Culture Appreciation Day

Girls Volleyball Home Game vs Lincoln & Shaw

Fall Career & Internship Fair

Fall 2026 Town Hall

DC Area Fastest Growing Colleges & Universities



D.C. area's fastest-growing university grew its revenue by almost 90% in 5 years -Here's which D.C.-area higher education institutions have grown revenue the most over five years.

Campus groups across Maryland urge students to register before the upcoming deadline



Bowie State University students are leading voter engagement efforts ahead of Maryland’s registration deadline, organizing programming and attending voting-rights events to encourage civic participation and help peers become informed, active voters.

TEDCO Announces the Urban Business Innovation Initiative Entrepreneur-in-Residence Selections



Bowie State University's Entrepreneurship Innovation Center was selected by TEDCO as a Urban Business Innovation Initiative Entrepreneur-in-Residence partner, with three entrepreneurs-in-residence chosen to support startup growth, innovation, and economic development in Prince George’s County.

A familiar face is leading Bowie State's Homecoming parade



CBS Washington's (WUSA9) Wisdom Martin was tapped to be the grand marshal for Bowie State's homecoming parade.