Dr. F. DuBois Bowman
The institution's Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate and nationally recognized public health leader, will become the College's 13th president effective July 15, 2025.
Bowman, who currently serves as dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, will succeed Dr. David A. Thomas, who concludes his presidency in June.
"Returning to Morehouse as its 13th president is the honor of a lifetime," Bowman said. "This institution shaped who I am—instilling a commitment to excellence, justice, and impact. I am excited to partner with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters to build on our legacy and write the next chapter of Morehouse's transformative story."
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Morehouse, which recently achieved dual designation in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as both a Research College & University (RCU) and an Opportunity College & University (OCU). These classifications highlight the institution's growing research profile while maintaining its historic mission of providing educational access to underrepresented communities.
Willie Woods, chairman of the Morehouse College Board of Trustees and a 1985 graduate, called Bowman "the ideal choice" to lead the college forward.
"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," Woods said. "He brings an extraordinary blend of intellectual rigor, strategic thinking, and values-driven leadership."
As a biostatistician and member of the National Academy of Medicine, Bowman has built a distinguished career focused on analyzing complex data to advance understanding of neurological and mental health disorders. His research has contributed to more personalized approaches to treating conditions including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and schizophrenia.
At Michigan, Bowman leads one of the nation's top public health schools, overseeing more than 1,300 students and managing an annual research portfolio exceeding $100 million. He has launched initiatives addressing pressing health challenges including firearm injury prevention, health equity, and infectious disease control.
Bowman's connections to Morehouse run deep. Beyond his own undergraduate experience as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., he is a two-time Morehouse parent with one son who graduated in 2024 and another currently enrolled. He received the College's highest alumni honor—the Bennie Trailblazer Award—in 2019 and has facilitated pipeline programs between the University of Michigan and Atlanta University Center institutions.
Prior to his Michigan deanship, Bowman held leadership positions at Columbia University and Emory University. His academic credentials include a master's degree in biostatistics from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
