Presidential Inauguration

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On April 12, 2018, Bowie State University celebrated the historic Inauguration of Dr. Aminta H. Breaux as its 10th president and first female president in the university’s 153-year history. A week of activities brought together the university community with the broader community to focus on President Breaux’s Racing to Excellence vision.

Installation Ceremony

Aminta Breaux

Dr. Breaux was officially installed as the 10th president of Bowie State University, followed by a campus-wide reception. View Photos

 

 

 

Inaugural Dance Concert

Dance concert

Bowie State paid tribute to President Breaux with a special dance concert featuring performances by students from BSU, the Paula Brown Performing Arts Center and Center for Visual and Performing Arts at Suitland High School. View Photos

 

 

 

 

Research and Collaborative Experiences Symposium
Research Symposium

BSU celebrated outstanding scholarship at a symposium highlighting student, faculty and staff research and creative works. View Photos

 

 

 

 

 Bowie State in the Community

Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux with students at a local schoolStudents and faculty joined President Breaux at Whitehall Elementary and Bowie High schools to thank community partners and invite them to join the Race to Excellence. View Photos

 

 

 

 

Excellence Matters: An Artistic Experience

BSU students in a band

BSU students showcased their talents in an open mic exhibition of creative expression portraying what academic excellence means to them. View Photos

 

 

 

 

Founders Day

Bowie State University president Aminta Breaux at the 153rd Founders Day

The Bowie State community reflected on the evolution of the university's leadership. Yohance Maqubela, son of activist Dick Gregory, gave the keynote address guest speaker. View Photos

 

 

 

 

Racing to Excellence Scholarship Gala

Inauguration Speakers

The black-tie gala celebrating President Breaux's Inauguration benefited the Racing to Excellence Endowed Scholarship. R&B and funk legends, The S.O.S. Band provided live entertainment. View Photos

 

 

 

 

 Pre-inaugural Gospel Concert

Post-inaugural gospel concert

Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music headlined the Gospel choir showcase, along with Stellar Award winner and BSU alumnus Phillip Carter & the Sounds of Victory, the Largo and Oxon Hill High school choirs, and the Bowie State University Gospel Choir. View Photos