Maryland’s oldest HBCU will cut 79 positions to close $18 million deficit

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 578

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Facing an $18 million budget deficit for next fiscal year, Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest historically Black university, said it will cut 79 positions from its workforce.

According to a message from Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux, the university plans to cut those jobs through a combination of vacancies, reorganization and layoffs. The school currently has slightly more than 1,100 employees and a $222 million budget.

The letter says the deficit comes from …

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