BOWIE, MD – The Bowie State University Department of Athletics celebrated the graduation of 22 student-athletes during the university's spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22, inside A.C. Jordan Arena.

The group of student-athletes was among nearly 900 graduates earning bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

The resilient Class of 2026 overcame challenges while achieving success both academically and athletically during their time at Bowie State University. Collectively, BSU student-athletes competed in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournaments, captured CIAA divisional titles and earned numerous athletic and academic honors throughout their careers.

The ceremony also included a special moment honoring the late Clyde Doughty, Jr., former Bowie State Vice President of Athletics & Recreation, who was posthumously awarded his doctoral degree by the university. The degree was accepted on his behalf by his wife and two of his children during Friday's commencement ceremony.

Below is a list of Bowie State's graduating student-athletes from Friday's ceremony:

Track & Field
Shakila Campbell
Catherine Enwereji
Nathan Jacobs
Destiny Lewis
Jazmyne McGirt
Dasani Robinson
Caleb Rose
Kyera Spriggs

Women's Bowling
Jessica Watts

Women's Basketball
Mia Smith
Destiny Ryles
Ayasha Thomas

Men's Basketball
Justin Morrisey
Tyler Buckhanon
Guy Fauntleroy

Football
Jared Achuff
Davon Telp, Jr.
Chris Gbakinro
Deontae Roscoe

Volleyball
Nadira Avery
Nicole Taylor

Softball
Lindsey George
Brooklyn Owens

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