F. DuBois Bowman has been named the thirteenth president of his alma mater, Morehouse College, a historically Black liberal arts institution for men in Atlanta, Georgia. Morehouse College enrolls over 2,700 students. Dr. Bowman will assume his presidency on July 1, following the retirement of current president David A. Thomas.
Currently, Dr. Bowman serves as the Roderick J. Little Collegiate Professor of Biostatistics and dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan. The school, which supports over 1,300 students, has greatly expanded its research capacities under Dr. Bowman’s leadership. Since beginning his role in 2018, he has launched various interdisciplinary initiatives to address public health challenges, such as firearm injury prevention, health equity, and infectious disease control. Earlier in his career, he held academic leadership roles with Columbia University in New York City and Emory University in Atlanta.
In his own research, Dr. Bowman uses the statistical analysis of complex data sets to advance our understanding of neurological and mental health disorders. His work has contributed to new therapeutic approaches and explored the environmental factors affecting brain function in youth.
“Returning to Morehouse as its thirteenth president is the honor of a lifetime,” said Dr. 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.”
Dr. Bowman received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Morehouse College. He earned his master’s degree in biostatistics from the University of Michigan and his Ph.D. in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
