Trina Braxton in the Spotlight for Bowie State’s Homecoming

Star to Serve as Parade Grand Marshall and Step Show Judge

MEDIA CONTACT: David Thompson, dlthompson@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-4311

(BOWIE, Md.) – Bowie State University’s Homecoming Week celebration begins on Monday, October 14, with a pep rally kicking of the week’s festivities. Singer, actress, and TV personality Trina Braxton will serve as a judge for the Step Show competition and Grand Marshall for the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 19. 

Braxton, who was Ms. Freshman while attending the university, is a member of the famous Braxton family that includes Toni, Tamar, Traci, and their mother Evelyn. She will judge the Step Show competition on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and lead the parade beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday through the Bowie Town Center. 

Gameday is the big day on campus during Homecoming Week. On Saturday, October 19, at 1p.m. the Bulldogs will battle Bluefield State University, the newest member to join the CIAA conference in 2023. The game will undoubtedly be a hard-fought contest with the Bulldogs striving to improve upon their record and bring a win home for the alumni and campus community.  

This year a number of new safety measures have been implemented to help ensure everyone enjoys memorable and safe events during the Homecoming week celebration. Bowie State University will host student and alumni events throughout the week with   Homecoming Day activities on October 19 concluding at 7p.m.   

The university will also activate a public safety best practice to have all guests register for Homecoming Day and Homecoming Week events. All Homecoming Day attendees must register by Friday, October 18, or have game tickets to access the campus. 

See information about Homecoming events and register here. Find answers to frequently asked questions here. See information about Homecoming security here. 

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Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. As a leading institution of higher learning, Bowie State offers more than 65 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs across arts and sciences, technology, business, education, healthcare and related disciplines. The university provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities in a supportive environment that empowers students to think critically, make new discoveries, value differences and emerge as leaders in a highly technical, rapidly changing global society. For more information about Bowie State University, visit bowiestate.edu.