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The Inauguration of
The Inauguration of
Dr. F. Dubois Bowman '92
Celebrating the 13th president of Morehouse College with the inauguration theme "Building Principles Leaders: Steadfast, Honest, True."

Our 13th President
Dr. F. DuBois Bowman
Renowned public health leader and biostatistician, Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate of Morehouse, as the College’s 13th president. Dr. Bowman officially began his tenure on July 15, 2025, following a national search and the conclusion of President David A. Thomas’s impactful leadership in June. As an accomplished scholar and dedicated servant leader, Dr. Bowman returns to his alma mater to lead Morehouse into a new era of excellence and innovation.
February 10-15, 2026
Inauguration Week Schedule
Inauguration & Founders Day Convocation
DATE: Thurs., Feb 12 @ 10:30 AM
PLACE: Forbes Arena
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PLACE: Forbes Arena
One of Morehouse’s most revered traditions in which the Morehouse family stops to reflect on its founding and impact on the future.
Post-Inauguration Reception & Cake Cutting Ceremony
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DATE: Thurs., Feb 12 @ 1:00 PM
PLACE: Forbes Arena
PLACE: Forbes Arena
Inaugural Symposium
DATE: Friday Feb. 13 at 2:00 PM
PLACE: Bank of America Auditorium
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PLACE: Bank of America Auditorium
THEME: Building Principles Leaders: Steadfast, Honest, True.
38th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala & Inaugural Ball
DATE: Sat., Feb. 14 @ 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Downtown
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LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Downtown
The “A Candle in the Dark” Gala has become one of the nation’s premier events to celebrate African American achievement ...
Morehouse College Glee Club Founder’s Day and Inaugural Concert
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DATE: Sun., Feb 15 @ 4:00 PM
PLACE: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel.
Celebrating 115 Years of Masterful Musicianship