Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Wisdom Martin Named Bowie State's 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

BOWIE, Md. - Bowie State University is proud to announce that Emmy Award-winning television journalist and longtime Washington-area news anchor Wisdom Martin will serve as grand marshal of the university's 2026 Homecoming Parade, one of the signature events during the institution's annual Homecoming celebration, scheduled Oct. 18-25.

"Wisdom Martin has spent more than two decades informing, inspiring and connecting communities across the Washington metropolitan region," said Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State University. "He has long championed issues affecting communities throughout the Washington region and frequently uses his platform to highlight educational achievement, civic engagement and the contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Wisdom is an outstanding choice to lead this year's Homecoming Parade as we celebrate the rich legacy and bright future of Bowie State University."

Martin is a morning anchor for WUSA9, CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C., and has reported and anchored news in the Washington area since 2003. A graduate of Jackson State University, he has worked in newsrooms across Mississippi, California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. He is also a published author and a frequent speaker at schools and community events throughout the region.

The Homecoming Parade will showcase the energy and spirit of Bowie State, featuring student organizations, alumni groups, community partners and the university's renowned Symphony of Soul marching band.

Other featured Homecoming events include the Homecoming Walk/Run, the Gospel Concert featuring Maurette Brown Clark and Anthony Brown & group therAPy, alumni gatherings, student activities and the Homecoming football game, where the Bulldogs will host Johnson C. Smith University on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Bulldog Stadium.

Tickets for the Homecoming football game, event registration information and the complete schedule of Homecoming activities are available at bowiestate.edu/homecoming. Community members are encouraged to visit the website regularly for updates, ticket information and important announcements related to Homecoming 2026.

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About Bowie State University
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.

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