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And when I scan this region and see companies and

businesses that are looking to universities to ensure a

talented workforce, I see opportunity for partnerships and

collaboration toward ensuring economic vitality for this region,

while also advancing our educational mission.

There’s great opportunity to grow the endowment — building

on the success of the $15 million campaign. How wonderful to

have surpassed the $15 million fundraising goal! That truly

deserves a round of applause! And as an advancement

person, I have to set the next line, and anyone in fundraising

knows, we can’t stop there. We’ve got to keep that

momentum going because there is still need among our

students. There is still need to have the resources that we

need to continue the excellence that is here.

And as president, I will advocate for supports necessary for

Bowie State University to operate. There is opportunity to

garner and advocate for the resources needed to support the

academic mission, promote the success and history of the

university, and to support the development and growth of

distinctive and niche academic programs. With the Board of

Regents, in concert with the Chancellor, and a focused and

strong leadership team, I am optimistic that Bowie State

University will continue to demonstrate the value for

supporting public higher education.

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