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 Natural Sciences

International Agricultural Research in Kenya, Africa

USDA: International Agricultural Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates in Egerton University Kenya Africa

Anne Osano, PhD; PI, Associate Professor of Biology, Natural Sciences Department, Bowie State University

At the International site in Kenya, Africa, the REEU students conduct fundamental research and Extension work aimed at solving the challenges of sustainable food production, food security, and environmental challenges caused by climate change and increase in world population. They are mentored by eminently qualified faculty for the proposed research projects as evidenced by excellent publication records and on-going robustly funded research programs within their individual laboratories. The impact of the program as the students engage with people of different cultures is development of globally engaged undergraduate students with knowledge and skills to conduct scientific research in international settings towards resolving global hunger.