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.

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Sustainable Design

dynamic glass in a classroom

Our steadfast commitment to maintaining an environment-friendly campus is evident in every aspect of the building’s construction. The building is certified LEED Platinum including several features to reduce its carbon footprint and lower energy costs.

  • Dynamic glass used throughout the Beacon and on the east and west curtain walls tints on demand to provide long-term cost savings, reducing overall energy loads by up to 20 percent and peak energy demand by up to 26 percent.
  • The heating and cooling system includes chilled beam technology with chilled water heat exchanger used as a convection to cut energy costs.
  • Computerized ventilation system that continuously samples air quality in laboratories and automatically adjust the rate of airflow as needed.
  • Sloped landscaping throughout the plaza prevents rainwater from running off onto paved surfaces.
  • A vibrant array of native deciduous shade trees in the building’s plaza serves as a natural buffer from the sun’s rays, providing another means to save energy.