š Morehouse College Names Dr. F. DuBois Bowman '92 as 13th President
Morehouse College has named alumnus Dr. F. DuBois Bowman ā92 as its 13th president
Bowman will lead his alma mater into a new era starting July 15, 2025
Key Takeaways:
- Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, Morehouse Class of 1992, appointed as 13th president of Morehouse College.
- He is currently the Dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
- Bowman is a nationally recognized biostatistician and expert on neurological and mental health research.
- Assumes presidency July 15, 2025, succeeding Dr. David A. Thomas.
- His appointment aligns with Morehouseās new Carnegie RCU & OCU classifications, marking it as a leader in research and opportunity.
In a landmark announcement, Morehouse College has named alumnus Dr. F. DuBois Bowman ā92 as its 13th president, following a national search. Bowman, a renowned public health leader and biostatistician, will officially take the helm on July 15, 2025, succeeding current president Dr. David A. Thomas, who concludes his transformative tenure in June.
Dr. Bowman brings an exceptional blend of academic excellence, research innovation, and personal connection to the college. A member of the National Academy of Medicine, a fellow of both the American Statistical Association and the AAAS, Bowman currently serves as the Dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where he oversees more than 1,300 students and manages an annual research portfolio of over $100 million.
His pioneering research in biostatistics has reshaped our understanding of mental and neurological health conditions such as Parkinsonās, Alzheimerās, depression, and schizophrenia. His leadership has also championed public health equity, firearm injury prevention, and infectious disease control.
As a Morehouse man, Dr. Bowman has remained deeply connected to his alma mater. Heās a two-time Morehouse parent, a Bennie Trailblazer Award recipient, and has established pipeline programs between Morehouse, Spelman, and the University of Michigan. His return is viewed as a full-circle moment.
āReturning to Morehouse as its 13th president is the honor of a lifetime,ā said Dr. Bowman. āThis institution shaped who I amāinstilling a commitment to excellence, justice, and impact.ā
His appointment arrives during a pivotal chapter for the college. In early 2025, Morehouse achieved dual Carnegie Classification designations as a Research College & University (RCU) and an Opportunity College & University (OCU) ā a reflection of its evolving mission to blend cutting-edge scholarship with life-changing access for underrepresented communities.
Prior to his role at Michigan, Dr. Bowman held academic and leadership positions at Columbia University and Emory University. He holds graduate degrees in biostatistics from University of Michigan (M.S.) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Ph.D.).
Dr. Bowman is married to Cynthia Bowman, a graduate of Spelman College, Georgia Tech, and Northwestern University. They have four children, including two sons who are Morehouse Men.
