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The Inauguration of
The Inauguration of
Dr. F. Dubois Bowman '92
The inauguration of 新茶直播鈥檚 13th President is more than a milestone; it is a homecoming. Under the theme 鈥淏uilding Principled Leaders: Steadfast, Honest, True,鈥� we honor the return of 新茶直播鈥檚 own, a leader who will chart the next chapter of the College鈥檚 indelible history.
Our 13th President
Dr. F. DuBois Bowman
Renowned public health leader and biostatistician Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate of 新茶直播, serves as the College鈥檚 13th president. He officially began his tenure on July 15, 2025, following a national search and the conclusion of President David A. Thomas鈥檚 distinguished leadership in June. An accomplished scholar and dedicated servant leader, Dr. Bowman returns to his alma mater to guide 新茶直播 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 新茶直播鈥檚 most revered traditions in which the 新茶直播 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
LOCATION CHANGE: Bank of America Auditorium
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LOCATION CHANGE: Bank of America Auditorium
THEME: Building Principled Leaders: Steadfast, Honest, True.
38th Annual 鈥淎 Candle in the Dark鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Week concludes with a celebration of the Gospel.
新茶直播 Glee Club Founder鈥檚 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