Aminta Breaux

Aminta H. Breaux has served as the visionary 10th president of Bowie State University since July 2017, bringing more than 35 years of diverse higher education leadership experience to the position. As president, she is committed to ensuring that every student at Bowie State University develops an entrepreneurial mindset to achieve success in the rapidly changing workplace and communities. Breaux initiated a university-wide focus to infuse entrepreneurship education across the disciplines which led to the opening of an Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community in fall 2021. She is dedicated to building on the legacy and rich history of Maryland’s oldest historically Black university with a strategic focus on ensuring the long-term viability of the institution.

Breaux is a leading voice in 21st century education, and because of her extensive knowledge and expertise, she has been tapped to serve in multiple leadership roles. She was appointed to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the Governor Moore’s Service Year Advisory Board. She is past chair for the Board of Directors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and serves as the Chair for the USM Council of University System Presidents.

She has also been recognized with the Educator of the Year Award from the National Council of Negro Women. She received the Trailblazer Award from the Bowie Business Innovation Center (BIC), the business accelerator located at Bowie State in conjunction with Capital One, the Capital City Chapter Links Inc. Leadership Award, the 2025 Visit Baltimore Charm City Champion Award, named to the 2026 

Maryland Daily Record Circle of Excellence and the 2026 Maryland Daily Record’s MD500 Top Business Leaders, and she received the 2026 Torchbearer in Education Award from the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. 

Throughout her career, Breaux has demonstrated a passion for ensuring student development and success. Prior to joining Bowie State, Breaux served as vice president for advancement for Millersville University, where she oversaw fundraising, alumni engagement, event management, and external relations. Before that, she was vice president for student affairs at Millersville University.