HBCU: Bowie State University
School Name: Bowie State University
Location: Bowie, Maryland
Year Founded: 1865
Number of Students: 5,578 undergraduate/graduate students
Specialty Programs: Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Greek Life:
• Sororities: Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Alpha Nu Omega Sorority
• Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., Omega Psi Phi Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Inc.
Alumni: Toni Braxton (singer/songwriter) , Towanda Braxton (singer/songwriter)
What You May Not Know About Bowie State: Bowie State instituted the first study abroad program to Ethiopia by a University System of Maryland institution in 2011 engaging students in international trade initiatives.
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