Detroit Morehouse Men Celebrate Outgoing President David Thomas

June 20, 2025

The Morehouse Alumni Association Detroit Chapter hosted its inaugural president's reception to honor outgoing president Dr. David Thomas and welcome incoming president Dr. F. DuBois Bowman. The event served as a fundraiser for the historically Black college and included the presentation of a $12,000 Michigan Morehouse scholarship in honor of William "Bill" McGill.

Who is affected

Morehouse College students, particularly those from Detroit
Morehouse College as an institution
Detroit-area Morehouse alumni
Incoming students who will benefit from the Michigan Morehouse scholarship
William "Bill" McGill's legacy
Future Morehouse students who will benefit from campus improvements and new facilities

What action is being taken

The Detroit alumni chapter is hosting the inaugural president's reception as a fundraiser
The chapter is presenting a $12,000 Michigan Morehouse scholarship in honor of William "Bill" McGill
Morehouse College is continuing its $500 million capital campaign (having raised $350 million so far)
The college is implementing campus improvement projects including renovations of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, B.T. Harvey Stadium, and various classrooms and labs
Organizers are soliciting donations to support Detroit-based Morehouse students through scholarships and financial assistance

Why it matters

The leadership transition from Thomas to Bowman represents a significant moment for the historic institution
Thomas's leadership transformed the college from operating with a structural deficit to financial strength
The Detroit-Morehouse connection provides important educational opportunities and career networking for Detroit students
Campus improvements and new facilities will enhance the educational experience for current and future students
The scholarship helps continue William "Bill" McGill's legacy of raising funds for the school and helping Black Detroiters attend Morehouse

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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