Speeches, Writings, & Interviews
Here is an archive of President Breaux’s major speeches, writings and interviews.
Speeches
- You Have Arrived at Your Destination - September 13, 2017
- Building on Strength and Excellence Through Community - May 9, 2017
Newsletter
The President’s Perspective newsletter is an opportunity for President Aminta H. Breaux to share news and information about Bowie State University with colleagues, friends and supporters of the institution. It will publish two to three times a year. Readers are encouraged to share the newsletter with those in their networks.
Writings
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- Board of Regents Recognizes Five BSU Faculty for Highest Award - March 13, 2024
- Three New Vice Presidents Appointed - March 4, 2024
- Welcome Back – Moving Forward as One Community - October 16, 2023
- Bowie State University Enhanced and Existing Safety Measures - October 13, 2023
- Next Steps for Community Healing - October 10, 2023
- Statement from the President on Reclaiming our Community - October 8, 2023
- BSU Safety Precautions in Wake of Morgan State University Incident - October 4, 2023
- BSU Responds to Police Emergency - September 28, 2023
- Transition in Graduate School Leadership - September 26, 2023
- Departure of Business School Dean Lawrence McNeil - September 8, 2023
- Update on Campus Safety Incident - August 29, 2023
- Welcome Back, Bulldogs! - August 28, 2023
- Statement on the Supreme Court Decision Regarding Race-Conscious Admissions - June 29, 2023
- Extra Leave Day for the July 4th Holiday - June 29, 2023
- Acting Provost Appointed - May 19, 2023
- Provost Carl Goodman to Depart BSU - April 26, 2023
- Thank You for a Wonderful Holiday Celebration - December 12, 2022
- Thank You for Collaborative Effort to Build Partnership With Island of Sint Maarten - December 6, 2022
- Biden Visit Thank You - November 8, 2022
- U. S. News Ranks BSU among Top 20 HBCUs - September 13, 2022
- Remembering 9/11 - September 9, 2022
- Leadership Transition: Division of Administration and Finance - July 19, 2022
- Office of the President Personnel Change - July 18, 2022
- Good News About BSU Student, a Tony Award Winner - June 13, 2022
- Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting - May 25, 2022
- Our 157th Commencement Ceremony - May 23, 2022
- Spring Commencement Volunteers Needed - April 25, 2022
- Congratulating Paige Blake on Appointment to White House Board of Advisors - April 1, 2022
- Supporting the Ukrainian People - March 8, 2022
- Staying Focused in Troubling Times - February 2, 2022
- Reorganization of Administrative Units - January 21, 2022
- Departure of Dr. Demetrius Johnson - January 21, 2022
- Bowie State University Employees to Receive 2022 Pay Increases - January 19, 2022
- Condolences on the Passing of Dr. George C. Simmons - January 5, 2022
- President's Message: Extra Leave Day for the Holidays - December 17, 2021
- President's Message: Uptick in COVID-19 Cases - December 13, 2021
- President's Message: Middle States Thanks - November 12, 2021
- President's Message: Time for a Time-out to Focus on Wellness - November 3, 2021
- President's Message: Balancing Student Success and Vaccination - September 29, 2021
- President's Message: Remembering 9/11 - September 10, 2021
- President's Message: BSU Education Programs Earn Accreditation Reaffirmation - June 21, 2021
- President's Message: Office of the President - Personnel Change - May 26, 2021
- President's Message: USM Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements - April 23, 2021
- President's Message: BSU Outlines Plans for Fall 2021 Return to Campus - April 21, 2021
- President's Message: Juneteenth Designated Official Holiday by USM - April 16, 2021
- President's Message: BSU to Host Ceremony for HBCU Settlement - March 24, 2021
- President's Message: Planning for Fall 2021 - March 23, 2021
- President's Message: Condolences on the Passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Ward - March 9, 2021
- President's Message: Condolences on the Passing of Dr. Esther Ward Simmons - February 19, 2021
- President's Message: Welcome to the spring 2021 semester! - January 25, 2021
- President's Message: President's Office Staff Changes - January 22, 2021
- President's Message: Closing University for Presidential Inauguration - January 15, 2021
- President's Message: Justice for Lt. Richard W. Collins III - January 14, 2021
- President's Message: Condolences on the Passing of Former Bowie State University President - January 10, 2021
- President's Message: Statement on the Violence in Washington, DC - January 6, 2021
- President's Message: Bowie State Receives Largest-Ever Gift of $25 Million from Philanthropist - December 15, 2020
- President's Message: CIAA Basketball Season & Tournament Cancellation - December 14, 2020
- President's Message: A Thanksgiving Message from President Aminta H. Breaux - November 24, 2020
- President's Message: Maurice Tyler Named New Vice President for Information Technology - Novebmer 18, 2020
- President's Message: Immediate Transition to Full Telework and Virtual Instruction - November 10, 2020
- President's Message: Bowie State University Plans for Spring 2021 - November 10, 2020
- President's Message: Participating in this Historic Election - November 2, 2020
- President's Message: Temporary Salary Reduction Plan Cancelled - October 30, 2020
- President's Message: Virtual Commencement Celebration Set for Fall 2020 Graduates - October 16, 2020
- President's Message: Important Professional Development Opportunity - October 12, 2020
- President's Message: Bowie State Plans for Winter and Spring Athletic Competition - October 2, 2020
- President's Message: Charting a Way Forward After Campus Altercation - October 2, 2020
- President's Message: Investigation of Campus Altercation - September 23, 2020
- President's Message; Reductions to State Appropriations Require Temporary Salary Reductions for FY21 - September 10, 2020
- President's Message: COVID-19 Alert: Freshman Move-in, Testing Protocols, Daily Screening & BSU COVID-19 Videos - August 12, 2020
- President's Message: Fall 2020 Athletics Suspended - July 10, 2020
- President's Message: Leadership Transition in Academic Affairs - June 29, 2020
- President's Message: Kudos for our First Virtual Commencement Cermony - June 26, 2020
- President's Message: Phased Return to Campus - June 23, 2020
- President's Message: Celebrating Juneteenth - June 18, 2020
- President's Message: Fall 2020 Return to Campus - June 1, 2020
- President's Message: Statement on the Violence in Minneapolis - May 29, 2020
- President's Message: New Vice President for Academic Affairs - May 22, 2020
- President's Message: New Vice President for Student Affairs - May 12, 2020
- President's Message: Virtual Commencement Celebration Set for Spring 2020 Graduates - April 23, 2020
- President's Message: Launch of National Search: VP for Information Technology - April 20, 2020
- President's Message: BSU Extends Remote Classes for Remainder of Spring Semester - March 19, 2020
- President's Message: Campus-Wide Telework - March 16, 2020
- President's Message: BSU Maintains Planned Operations - March 12, 2020
- President's Message: Coronavirus Update – Classes Cancelled - March 10, 2020
- President's Message: Bowie State University Coronavirus Update - March 6, 2020
- President's Message: Passing of Dr. Sadanand Srivastava - February 17, 2020
- President's Message: Spring Semester Welcome - January 27, 2020
- President's Message: Verdict in 2LT Richard Collins Murder Trial - December 19, 2019
- President's Message: Facilities Master Plan Process - December 17, 2019
- President's Message: Extra Leave Day for the Holidays - December 6, 2019
- President's Message: Update on Personnel Changes - November 26, 2019
- President's Message: A Thanksgiving Message - November 26, 2019
- President's Message: Academic Affairs Transition - November 20, 2019
- President's Message: Saxbys Café at Bowie State Grand Opening - November 18, 2019
- President's Message: Something BOLD Is Coming - October 15, 2019
- President's Message: Thank You for Another Outstanding Homecoming Week - October 14, 2019
- President's Message: Welcome Back, Bulldogs - August 26, 2019
- President's Message: Tragic Loss of an Incoming Student - August 19, 2019
- President's Message: July 4th Holiday Extended - June 26, 2019
- President's Message: Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Community Contractor Named - May 21, 2019
- President's Message: Thank You to the Bowie State University Campus Community - May 20, 2019
- President's Message: Business Administration Programs Accreditation Reaffirmed - May 9, 2019
- President's Message: BSU Nursing Accreditation Reaffirmed - April 30, 2019
- President's Message: Spring Commencement Volunteers Needed - April 19, 2019
- President's Message: The 154th Founders Day Celebration - April 8, 2019
- President's Message: Appointment of Ms. Mililani Sinclair - April 1, 2019
- President's Message: Restructuring of Academic Affairs Placed on Hold - March 27, 2019
- President's Message: Passing of Former President Rufus L. Barfield - March 4, 2019
- President's Message: Additional Holiday During Spring Break - February 28, 2019
- President's Message: Spring Semester Welcome - February 5, 2019
- January 2019 Faculty Institute Presentation (pdf) - January 23, 2019
- President's Message: Thank You for Supporting Our Graduates - December 14, 2018
- President's Message: University to Close Early for Winter Break - December 10, 2018
- President's Message: Revitalization Plan for University Bands - November 30, 2018
- President's Message: 2018 Maryland Charity Campaign - November 14, 2018
- President's Message: University Band Investigation Update - November 7, 2018
- Racing to Excellence…Continuing the Race: President's Town Hall Meeting Presentation - October 25, 2018
- President's Message: Senior Leadership Change - October 15, 2018
- President's Message: Additional Pay Raise on Top of FY19 Cost of Living Increase - September 21, 2018
- President's Message: Campus Hurricane Preparation - September 11, 2018
- Racing to Excellence: Faculty Institute Presentation - August 22, 2018
- President's Message: Anthony Savia Named Vice President for Administration and Finance - August 16, 2018
- President's Message: Let’s Welcome New Students to the BSU Community - August 14, 2018
- President's Message: Approved New Expenditures for FY 19 - July 23, 2018
- President's Message: Celebrating a Great First Year - June 26, 2018
- President's Message: New Leaders Join Bowie State’s Executive Team - June 19, 2018
- President's Message: IA, Enrollment Mgmt VPs Appointed - June 4, 2018
- President's Message: Spring 2019 Commencement Location - June 1, 2018
- President's Message: New VP of Academic Affairs - May 18, 2018
- President's Message: Employee Recognition Day Cookout - May 5, 2018
- President's Message: Thank You for a Historic Inaugural Celebration - April 13, 2018
- President's Message: Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance - February 8, 2018
- President's Message: Farewell Reception for Dr. Karl Brockenbrough - January 23, 2018
- President's Message: A Message of Reflection for MLK Day - January 12, 2018
- President's Message: A Holiday Message from President Aminta H. Breaux - December 20, 2017
- President's Message: Second Lt. Richard Collins III Awarded an Honorary Degree - December 19, 2017
- Racing to Excellence: President's Town Hall Meeting Presentation - December 5, 2017
- President's Message: President's Town Hall Meeting - November 29, 2017
- President's Message: Winter Commencement Volunteers Needed - November 17, 2017
- President's Message: Thanksgiving Message - November 16, 2017
- President's Message: HBCU Coalition Lawsuit Updates - November 13, 2017
- President's Message: Consulting Services for Academic Affairs - November 1, 2017
- President's Message: Title III Program Support Changes - October 17, 2017
- President's Message: 2017 Maryland Charity Campaign - October 10, 2017
- President's Message: Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Reduction - September 26, 2017
- President's Message: Senior Leadership Changes - September 5, 2017
- President's Message: A Moment of Reflection - August 17, 2017
- President's Message: Statement on the Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia - August 14, 2017
- President’s Message: On the Starting Block - July 3, 2017
Interviews
- “BSU President Breaux is part of a wave of female presidents at America’s HBCUs,” CASE Currents – March 12, 2019
- “BSU President Breaux discusses her vision for the university,” Ed Brown Show, Bowie Community Media Corporation (CTV 76) – November 8, 2017
- ”BSU President Breaux highlights university's STEM achievements, record freshman class,” News Channel 8 – October 24, 2017
- “BSU President Breaux promotes university’s achievements during Fox 5 College Tour on campus,” Fox 5 – September 29, 2017
- "Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux makes history as BSU’s first female president," Black Press USA – September 18, 2017
- “Renewing the flame: Dr. Aminta Breaux steps into leadership at Bowie State University,” Prince George’s Suite – August 1, 2017
- “For new leader of historically black school in Md., an ‘exhilarating’ introduction,” Washington Post – July 28, 2017
- “Aminta Breaux, Bowie State’s new president, settles in,” Afro American – May 11, 2017
- “New Bowie State president meets with campus community,” Bowie Blade-News - May 9, 2017