Bowie State University Bowie, MD Established in 1865, Bowie State University is the oldest historically black institution of higher learning in Maryland and one of the oldest in the nation. Bowie State University (BSU) offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and serves a diverse student population. BSU provides educational opportunities to enable students to function in a highly technological and interdependent world by placing particular emphasis on excellence in teaching. A diverse group of individuals, BSU faculty come from some of the most prestigious institutions in the world and many have distinguished themselves through scholarship, research, and service.   The Universities at Shady Grove Shady Grove, MD In fall 2000, The University System of Maryland (USM) introduced a new concept in advanced higher education. This was the beginning of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Learn More