Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

Art Reflects Nature

colored patterns identifying nursing, mathematics, and natural sciences

The colorful patterns throughout the building represent the mosaic-like shapes found in nature, paying homage to the study of science, mathematics and the human body.

Tiled abstractions, artistically depicting images from each discipline, reflect fractal geometry or the study of complex shapes where an object shares the shape of its parts. Each unique design, inspired by traditional African patterns, form bold tapestries symbolizing unity and collaboration between the disciplines and synergy with institutional branding.

To integrate these visual elements throughout the building’s interior, color-coded wayfinding details identify the location of each department. Green patterns represent the natural sciences and draw from the beauty of the natural world. Vivid orange shapes illustrate a dynamic display of mathematical concepts. The nursing department’s blue designs find influence in the elaborate systems of the human body.