Morehouse Alumnus Dr. F. DuBois Bowman Named 13th President of His Alma Mater

Dr. F. DuBois BowmanMorehouse College has tapped one of its own to lead the prestigious Historically Black college into its next chapter.

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.