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The Inauguration of
The Inauguration of
Dr. F. Dubois Bowman '92
The inauguration of Morehouse College’s 13th President is more than a milestone; it is a homecoming. Under the theme “Building Principled Leaders: Steadfast, Honest, True,” we honor the return of Morehouse’s own, a leader who will chart the next chapter of the College’s indelible history.
Our 13th President
Dr. F. DuBois Bowman
Renowned public health leader and biostatistician Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate of Morehouse College, serves as the College’s 13th president. He officially began his tenure on July 15, 2025, following a national search and the conclusion of President David A. Thomas’s distinguished leadership in June. An accomplished scholar and dedicated servant leader, Dr. Bowman returns to his alma mater to guide Morehouse into a new era of academic excellence, innovation, and global impact.
February 10-15, 2026
Inauguration Week Schedule
Inauguration & Founder's Day Convocation
DATE: Thurs., Feb 12 @ 10:30 AM
PLACE: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
PLACE: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
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
DATE: Thurs., Feb 12 @ 1:00 PM
PLACE: Forbes Arena
PLACE: Forbes Arena
Inaugural Symposium
DATE: Friday Feb. 13 at 2:00 PM
PLACE: Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
PLACE: Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
THEME: Building Principled 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
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Founder’s Day Worship Service
DATE: Sun., Feb. 15 @ 11:00 AM
PLACE: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
SPEAKER: Luke A. Powery, Dean of Chapel at Duke Univ
PLACE: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
SPEAKER: Luke A. Powery, Dean of Chapel at Duke Univ
Founder’s Week concludes with a celebration of the Gospel.
Morehouse College Glee Club Founder’s Day and Inaugural Concert
DATE:Sun., Feb 15 @ 4:00 PM
PLACE: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel.
PLACE: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel.
Celebrating 115 Years of Masterful Musicianship