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.

 Department of Communications

Career Paths

From on-air personalities to public relations executives, Bowie State graduates have found success in a variety exciting fields. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, your career options include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Advertising account executive
  • Broadcaster
  • Copywriter
  • Communication director
  • Editor
  • Event promoter
  • Journalist
  • Market research analyst
  • Media buyer
  • Media planner
  • News analyst
  • News director
  • Press secretary
  • Producer
  • Public relations manager
  • Publicist
  • Radio programming director
  • Reporter
  • Social media coordinator
  • Speechwriter
  • Sportscaster
  • Television host
  • Videographer
  • Web content specialist