September 27, 2022

Greetings!

Welcome to the first issue of the President’s Perspective! I am very excited to launch this newsletter and share news and information on some of the great things happening at Bowie State University.

You are receiving this newsletter because of your association with BSU or our previous connection. I look forward to connecting with you a few times a year.

The launch of this newsletter comes on the heels of U.S. News and World Report recognizing Bowie State University as one of the Top 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation. We are proud to have increased our rating by six places, taking the number 18 spot on the list.

Additionally, we are in the middle of our Homecoming week festivities. Homecoming always provides our students, alumni and supporters an opportunity to come together and celebrate as one big BSU family. I hope you’ll join us at 2 pm on Saturday, October 1 to cheer our Bulldog football team to victory with the leadership of Coach Kyle Jackson.

In this issue, I want to highlight some of the recent achievements that show how BSU continues Racing to Excellence, including the great start of the new academic year. The campus is continuing to grow with our newest construction project, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Communication Arts and Humanities Building well underway.

I welcome your comments, feedback and questions related to the information provided and encourage you to share it with your colleagues and friends.

Sincerely,

Bowie State University Continues Racing to Excellence Five Years Later

Upon my arrival at Bowie State University in 2017, the institution was known as “the best kept secret in Prince George’s County.” But, as the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the state of Maryland with a more than 150-year legacy and tradition of excellence, that description was destined to change.

Faculty and Students Return to Campus After Two Years of Remote and Hybrid Learning

For the first time in two years, Bowie State University is bustling with the activities of faculty and students who have returned to campus full time. The COVID-19 pandemic forced university administrators to pivot and offer on-line and hybrid courses to ensure student matriculation and graduation.

Construction Underway for New MLK Communication Arts and Humanities Building

Just north of the existing Martin Luther King, Jr. Arts and Humanities building, crews are busy laying the foundation for a new building that will continue to honor the great civil rights icon. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Communication Arts and Humanities building is scheduled to open in fall 2024.

Faculty and Staff Achievements and BSU Wins

Bowie State University’s faculty and staff continue on the race to excellence with their achievements both on campus and in the community. Highlighted are some of their successes along with overall university wins in recent months.

Taking. Tomorrow. Boldly.

Bowie State University Continues Racing to Excellence Five Years Later

Faculty and Students Return to Campus After Two Years of Remote and Hybrid Learning

Construction Underway for New MLK Communication Arts and Humanities Building

Campus Highlights

Faculty and Staff Achievements and BSU Wins