page_title: John Gabbert Bowman
hierarchical_section_title: John Gabbert Bowman
caption_attribution_description: John Gabbert Bowman, Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh from 1921-1945 and President of the University of Iowa from 1911-1914. Bowman is widely remembered for leading the drive to construct the University of Pittsburgh's landmark Cathedral of Learning.
context_page_description: John Gabbert Bowman was the tenth Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh and the ninth President 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.
context_section_description: 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.
caption: John G. Bowman circa 1935
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