Bowie State University
Coverage of Bowie State University in the Nexus archive.
- Bowie State MARC Station set for major transit-oriented overhaul
The Bowie State MARC Station area is undergoing a major redevelopment of nearly 100 acres, including new housing, retail, and commercial spaces. Mosaic Development Partners and Gragg Cardona Souadi are leading the project on state and county-owned land, aiming to boost economic growth, affordability, and community connectivity.
- Maryland attorney general sues Education Department to stop school mental health grant cuts
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and 14 other state attorneys general sued the U.S. Department of Education to block the termination of federally funded school mental health grants. The lawsuit claims the cuts, which could cost Maryland schools over $3 million, are unlawful and threaten counseling programs. A court previously ruled the cuts unlawful and issued a permanent injunction against them.
- Union urges Maryland university board to reconsider decision to lay off employees
Union members protested layoffs at multiple Maryland universities, citing concerns over student safety and unethical treatment. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) urged the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to reverse decisions affecting 73 employees at College Park, 21 at Bowie State, and others. A proposed referendum on arbitration reform and budget constraints were highlighted as potential solutions.