John Gabbert Bowman
John Gabbert Bowman | |
|---|---|
Bowman c. 1935 | |
| 10th Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh | |
| In office 1921–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Rufus Fitzgerald |
| 9th President of the University of Iowa | |
| In office 1911–1914 | |
| Preceded by | George Edwin MacLean |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Huston Macbride |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1877 Davenport, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 2, 1962 (aged 85) Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Florence Ridgway Berry |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Iowa (BA, MA, DLitt) |
| Occupation | Poet |
John Gabbert Bowman (May 18, 1877 – December 2, 1962) was the tenth Chancellor (1921–1945) of the University of Pittsburgh and the ninth President (1911–1914) of the University of Iowa.
He is best known for initiating and completing the 42-story Cathedral of Learning, the centerpiece of Pitt's campus, over the objections of many faculty and community members. At the time, it was the tallest educational structure in the world. He also established the University of Pittsburgh Press and oversaw the institution of controversial athletic policies that resulted in the resignation in popular head football coach Jock Sutherland.