By Lexx Thornton
A proud Morehouse alumnus, member of Phi Beta Kappa, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Dr. Bowman has remained closely connected to his alma mater as a two-time Morehouse parent and a dedicated mentor, facilitating a University of Michigan pipeline program for students from Morehouse and Spelman colleges. In 2019, he was awarded the College’s highest award for alumni – the Bennie Trailblazer Award –named after the sixth president of the College, Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays.
The 13th president of Morehouse College is Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, who will officially begin his tenure on July 15, 2025. He graduated in 1992 and is currently serving as dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Bowman will succeed President David A. Thomas, who is stepping down in June.
“Dr. Bowman’s record of visionary leadership, his deep commitment to academic excellence, and his lifelong dedication to Morehouse make him the ideal choice to lead the College into its next era,” stated Willie Woods ’85, chairman of the Morehouse College Board of Trustees. “He brings an extraordinary blend of intellectual rigor, strategic thinking, and values-driven leadership.” A leading expert in the statistical analysis of complex data sets, Dr. Bowman’s research has transformed our understanding of neurological and mental health disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and schizophrenia. His work has shaped more personalized therapeutic approaches and has explored how environmental factors affect brain function in youth.
At the University of Michigan, Dr. Bowman leads a top-ranked school of public health with more than 1,300 students and an annual sponsored research portfolio exceeding $100 million. He has launched interdisciplinary initiatives to address public health challenges, such as firearm injury prevention, health equity, and infectious disease control. His leadership has fostered a culture of inclusion, innovation, and service across the school.
Dr. Bowman is married to Cynthia Bowman who holds degrees from Spelman College, Georgia Tech, and Northwestern. They have four children, including a son who graduated from Morehouse in 2024 and a younger son who is currently enrolled at the College.
