Bowie State University is a public historically black university located in Bowie, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland and was founded in 1865 as the Baltimore Normal School for Colored Teachers. Today, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, nursing, social work, and computer science. Bowie State University is committed to providing a high-quality education to a diverse student body and offers a range of support services, including tutoring, counseling, and career services. The university is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Research and the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement.