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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Who Is F. DuBois Bowman, the Next President of Morehouse?
Morehouse College has selected one of its own to grab the baton as the school's next president. Public health leader and biostatistician F. DuBois Bowman — who graduated from the institution in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics — will join the school as its 13th president at a time of great upheaval in higher education. President Donald Trump has expressed a commitment to supporting HBCUs financially. But he has clashed publicly with schools like Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania. Trump has suspended or canceled some of their federal funding, while alleging that they allow antisemitism on their campuses or promote what he has called unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The clashes have sown fear on college campuses nationwide, including among HBCUs, whose communities wonder whether their schools will become a target. Bowman will start on July 15, Morehouse announced on Tuesday. He will succeed David A. Thomas, whose tenure ends in June following his resignation announcement last year. '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,' said Willie Woods, chairman of the Morehouse College Board of Trustees, in a statement. 'He brings an extraordinary blend of intellectual rigor, strategic thinking, and values-driven leadership.' During Thomas's tenure, he will be responsible for carrying out Morehouse's strategic plan, which calls, in part, for increasing the university's grant funding and developing partnerships with corporations, foundations, community entities, and other educational institutions. On social media, followers and supporters of the Morehouse community expressed their support for Bowman. 'Super happy with Morehouse's pick for president,' wrote X user @kevcoke6. 'Not only is he a Morehouse man himself, he seems fit for the job.' 'I pray the Board of Trustees gives him space to work,' added X user @bullwinqle2. Bowman has served as dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health since 2018. A member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society, he maintained his connection to his alma mater through the facilitation of a University of Michigan pipeline program for Morehouse and Spelman College students. Morehouse awarded Bowman in 2019 with the Bennie Trailblazer Award, the school's highest alumni award, named for its sixth president, Benjamin Elijah Mays. Bowman's research has 'transformed understanding of neurological and mental health disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and schizophrenia,' according to the statement. '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.' Bowman previously held academic and leadership positions at Columbia University and Emory University. He earned a master's degree in biostatistics from the University of Michigan and a doctorate in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bowman's wife, Cynthia, is a Spelman alumna. Their youngest son is currently enrolled at Morehouse, while another graduated from the school in 2024. The post Who Is F. DuBois Bowman, the Next President of Morehouse? appeared first on Capital B News - Atlanta.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Morehouse College announces new president
The search is over. Morehouse College has selected its 13th president. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Morehouse College Board of Trustees has named renowned public health leader and alumnus Dr. F. DuBois Bowman to the position. This comes after a national search for the school's leader. Bowman graduated from Morehouse in 1992. 'Returning to Morehouse as its 13th president is the honor of a lifetime,' said Bowman. '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.' TRENDING STORIES: Elderly Johns Creek woman tricked out of $47,000 while doing crossword puzzle 12-year-old nearly kidnapped from Cobb County bus stop, police say Water shooting into the air after massive main break in DeKalb County He currently serves as dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. '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,' said 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.' School officials said his appointment follows a historic milestone for the college, which recently named both Research College & University (RCU) and Opportunity College & University (OCU) in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications. Current Morehouse College President Dr. David A. Thomas announced his retirement last year. He will conclude his tenure in June. Bowman will take over as president on July 15. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Toronto Star
13-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
Morehouse College names Michigan public health dean as next president
ATLANTA (AP) — Morehouse College trustees have named a University of Michigan public health researcher as the next president of the all-male historically Black school. Trustees said Tuesday that F. DuBois Bowman, currently dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, would become Morehouse's new leader on July 15.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Morehouse College names Michigan public health dean as next president
ATLANTA (AP) — Morehouse College trustees have named a University of Michigan public health researcher as the next president of the all-male historically Black school. Trustees said Tuesday that F. DuBois Bowman, currently dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, would become Morehouse's new leader on July 15. Bowman, a 1992 Morehouse graduate, will take over for David Thomas, who is stepping down in June after leading the 2,200-student college since 2018. '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,' Board of Trustees Chairman Willie Woods said in a statement. Bowman won Morehouse's top alumni award in 2019, with trustees saluting his work as a mentor and for welcoming graduate students from Morehouse and sister school Spelman College at Michigan. One of his sons graduated from Morehouse in 2024 and a second son is currently a student. He holds a master's degree in biostatistics from Michigan and a doctorate in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has previously worked at Columbia University and Emory University. His research has focused on neurological and mental health disorders. Bowman has led Michigan's public health school for more than seven years. It's one of the top-ranked schools of public health nationwide, with more than 1,300 students and more than $100 million in annual research spending.
Winnipeg Free Press
13-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Morehouse College names Michigan public health dean as next president
ATLANTA (AP) — Morehouse College trustees have named a University of Michigan public health researcher as the next president of the all-male historically Black school. Trustees said Tuesday that F. DuBois Bowman, currently dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, would become Morehouse's new leader on July 15. Bowman, a 1992 Morehouse graduate, will take over for David Thomas, who is stepping down in June after leading the 2,200-student college since 2018. '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,' Board of Trustees Chairman Willie Woods said in a statement. Bowman won Morehouse's top alumni award in 2019, with trustees saluting his work as a mentor and for welcoming graduate students from Morehouse and sister school Spelman College at Michigan. One of his sons graduated from Morehouse in 2024 and a second son is currently a student. He holds a master's degree in biostatistics from Michigan and a doctorate in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has previously worked at Columbia University and Emory University. His research has focused on neurological and mental health disorders. Bowman has led Michigan's public health school for more than seven years. It's one of the top-ranked schools of public health nationwide, with more than 1,300 students and more than $100 million in annual research spending.
