Students, Faculty and Supporters Participate in the Bulldog 5K Walk/Run

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(BOWIE, Md.) - On a sunny Sunday afternoon, walkers, runners, and joggers gathered at Parking Lot J at Bowie State University to participate in the annual Bulldog 5K Walk/Run, an event that brings together students, faculty, and supporters to raise funds for student athletes.

"May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and this event helped to raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity," said Jennifer Coke, Bowie State's executive director of philanthropic engagement. "Our athletics department does not receive any state funding, which makes our 5K Walk/Run even more crucial for supporting the student-athletes who represent our university."

The proceeds from this year's 5K will go directly toward funding academic resources and support services that help student-athletes thrive both on the field and in the classroom at Bowie State University.

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Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. Bowie State has earned the 'Research College and University' designation in the 2025 Carnegie Research Activity Classification. As a leading institution of higher learning, Bowie State offers more than 65 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs across arts and sciences, technology, business, education, healthcare and related disciplines. The university provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities in a supportive environment that empowers students to think critically, make new discoveries, value differences and emerge as leaders in a highly technical, rapidly changing global society. For more information about Bowie State University, visit bowiestate.edu.