July 2, 2026 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Partially Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Thursday, July 2, 2026, due to the extreme heat condition taxing campus systems. Majority of the campus will be closed, and all campus activities are canceled except for the Nike Tennis Camp and 2026 Summer SURI Forum and Workshops. All buildings except the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Student Center and residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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Tournament Co-Chairs


Carmen Braxton, the CEO of Braxton Educational Services and Training, LLC, provides consultative Business Development services to Prince George’s County businesses. Ms. Braxton has participated in and led several outreach and fundraising initiatives throughout the County. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science-Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix.

 

 

Jerry Sherman is the COO of IVisioNET, a result driven Cyber Security technical services company. An industry veteran, he is a recognized leader and change agent in the information technology industry. His passion for service has extended to numerous community services organizations and has served in a variety of leadership capacities with youth, non-profit and social organizations.