Bowie State University Ujima Center for School Counselors

On Day 1 | June 25, we celebrate Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley, a trailblazer who broke racial barriers as president of both the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association, paving the way for every Black woman who came after her in this field.

A Living Civil Rights Legend. A counselor. An educator. An activist. A builder. 🙌🏾

Dr. Daley didn’t just walk through doors, she opened them for all of us. And tonight, we honor her for it. ✨

📅 Day 1 | June 25, 2026
📍 Bowie State University | Bowie, MD

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We are honoring a legend.

On Day 1 | June 25, we are proud to celebrate Dr. Beverly J. O’Bryant at our Honoree Dinner, a pioneering leader who has dedicated her life to building school counseling as a civil rights commitment.

Former President of both the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association, Dr. O’Bryant’s legacy spans over 33 years of service in DC Public Schools, groundbreaking scholarship, and a career that has shaped the field we stand in today. 🙌🏾

This is our moment to honor the architect. ✨

📅 Day 1 | June 25, 2026
📍 Bowie State University | Bowie, MD

The Movement is almost here. 🖤✊🏾

Join us June 25–26 at Bowie State University for The Movement, Not the Motto, a two-day student mental health convening bringing together school counselors, scholars, and changemakers.

We are especially honored to welcome Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, President & CEO of AACTE and author of Beyond the Doll Tests, for a powerful Book Talk & Conversation on affirming and uplifting Black students’ well-being.

This is more than a conference. This is a movement. 🙌🏾

📅 June 25–26, 2026 📍 Bowie State University | Bowie, MD

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Scholars, you’re invited! 🎓

Join us for a virtual Open House and learn more about Bowie State University’s Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision.

📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Come connect with faculty, explore the program, and take the next step in your academic journey. ✨

To those preparing to become school counselors and those already serving — what kind of impact do you hope to have on the students and communities you work with? 🖤💛

Beyond programs, lessons, and interventions, school counseling is about connection and long-term influence.

What does meaningful impact look like to you in this profession?

54% of school counselors say compliance-related tasks reduce their time with students.

The challenge isn’t just the workload — it’s the time taken away from meaningful student support.

Because every hour spent on paperwork is time not spent listening, guiding, and helping students grow.

UJIMA is preparing future school counselors to navigate these challenges while staying focused on what matters most — students. 🖤💛

📌 Source: YouScience

Representing the future of school counseling with purpose and professionalism. 🖤💛

Dedicated to learning, growing, and preparing to support students with care and intention.