Commencement
Bowie State University is proud of the tenacity our students have demonstrated to get to graduation. This milestone symbolizes not just their commitment, dedication and grit, but the strength of their support system. This accomplishment results from their hard work and the trusted guidance of their community, and the ceremony commemorates their transition from student to alumni. Thank you for joining us as we honored their dedication to success. Our newest Bowie State graduates are taking tomorrow boldly!
- Friday, May 23, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Bulldog Stadium
Livestream
View the 2025 Spring Commencement below.
Commencement Photos
View 2025 Spring Photos
Keynote Speaker
Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
Senator Alsobrooks made history in the November elections as the first Black woman from Maryland elected to the U.S. Senate.
Program Booklet
Graduates Spotlight
Get to know some of Bowie State University’s incredible graduates. See the preview below and visit the full Graduate Spotlight page for more inspiring stories.
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Kamilia S. Palacios
Kamila Palacios, a senior government major in Bowie State University’s Department of History and Government, is taking her next step toward a career in immigration law after receiving the prestigious Fannie Angelos Scholarship.
Megan Borga
Bowie State University is a catalyst for transformative leadership, as exemplified by Megan Borga, a 2025 graduate of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program.
Elijah Taylor
Elijah Taylor, a classically trained vocalist and Recording Academy member, has turned his passion for music into national impact.