Bowie State University - Bowie MD - Universities and Colleges on Waymarking.com

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Bowie State University
Oldest historically black institution of higher education in Maryland. Established in 1865 in Baltimore as a school for freed slaves. In 1867 became Baltimore Normal School for the education of colored teachers. Relocated in 1911 to Prince George’s County; renamed Maryland Normal and Industrial School at Bowie. Expanded to four-year program 1935 as Maryland Teachers College at Bowie. Liberal Arts added 1963 became Bowie State College. Joined University System of Maryland 1988 as Bowie State University.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust-Maryland State Highway Administration.

Name: Bowie State University Location/Address: 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD United States 20715 Phone Number: 1-877-77-BOWIE Web Site: [Web Link] Type of School: Undergraduate School (usually four years) School Affiliation: Public -- State/Provincial/etc. Date Founded: 1865 Enrollment: 6,000 Nicknames/Mascots: Bulldogs School Colors: Black and Golde Location of GPS Coordinates: In front of Thurgood Marshall Library, Bowie State University School Motto: Not listed

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