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crime2 years ago

"Bowie State University Cancels Classes Following Homecoming Shooting"

Classes at Bowie State University in Maryland have been canceled after two 19-year-old men were injured in a shooting at a homecoming event. Maryland State Police, who were already on campus for the festivities, responded to the shooting and recovered one weapon from the scene. Authorities believe there may have been multiple shooters and are following up on leads. The victims are expected to recover, and police have described the incident as isolated with no ongoing threat to others. This comes just days after a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore, where five people were wounded.

via Fox News|
#bowie-state-university#crime#homecoming-event
crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings at Bowie State University Prompt Class Cancellations and Safety Discussions

Monday classes at Bowie State University have been canceled following a shooting during homecoming weekend festivities. Two 19-year-olds were injured in the incident, which occurred near the Center for Business and Graduate Studies. Maryland State Police believe there were multiple shooters and have stated that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident with no current threat to the public. This comes after a similar shooting at Morgan State University last week, prompting concerns about college campus violence. Police are still searching for the suspects responsible for the Bowie State shooting.

via CBS Baltimore|
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crime2 years ago

Campus Shootings Rock Maryland Universities During Homecoming Week

Two people were injured and taken to the hospital after reports of shots fired during homecoming week at Bowie State University in Maryland. The nature of their injuries and their conditions are unknown. The incident is under investigation, and it is unclear if anyone is in custody. This comes just days after a shooting at Morgan State University, another HBCU, where four students and another person were wounded. Both incidents occurred during homecoming week celebrations.

via CNN|
#bowie-state-university#crime#homecoming-week
education2 years ago

Creating Tech Intern Opportunities for Underrepresented Students.

Bowie State University, a historically Black university in Maryland, has created its own internship placement program for computing students, bypassing the often harsh Silicon Valley vetting process. The program aims to match students directly with employers seeking interns, and it also holds training sessions for students on interview skills and workshops on hot topics like machine learning. The program addresses socioeconomic barriers that can hinder some students from getting internships and widens opportunities for students. This year, Adobe started its own internship program with Bowie State, focused on cybersecurity.

via The New York Times|
#bowie-state-university#cybersecurity#diversity
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Dionne Warwick Honored with Theater Renaming at Bowie State University.

Bowie State University in Maryland has named its performing arts theater after six-time Grammy winner Dionne Warwick, who has been a decades-long advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness. The university hopes to create socially engaged artists who use their art for social change. The theater will be the first performing arts venue named after Warwick, who has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the R&B Music Hall of Fame. The university encourages everyone to come and see the talent it can display.

via HuffPost|
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