The World Cultural Council recognized Princeton President Emeritus William G. Bowen with the 2008 José Vasconcelos World Award of Education for his work promoting the use of technology in education, and for creating educational opportunities for individuals who historically were disadvantaged in the college admission process by race, gender or socioeconomic background.

Photo by Brian Wilson, Office of Communications, Princeton University

In 1993, a new building for materials science and engineering research on Prospect Avenue was named in Princeton President Emeritus William G. Bowen's honor as requested by 1958 alumnus Gordon Wu, Bowen Hall's major donor.

Photo by Nick Donnoli, Office of Communications, Princeton University

William G. Bowen, shown here when he was provost, describes the investigation and deliberations surrounding the issue of coeducation, and then the rapid implementation of a plan once the decision was made in 1969. From left, Bowen was at a logistics meeting on admitting women with Trustee James Oates Jr., President Robert F. Goheen and Financial Vice President and Treasurer Ricardo Mestres.

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Then-President William G. Bowen speaks at the 1980 Princeton University. Commencement.

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William G. Bowen, a professor of economics and public affairs, continued to teach after becoming University president, as seen in this 1985 image.

Photo by Robert Matthews, Office of Communications, Princeton University

A University-commissioned portrait of Princeton President Emeritus William G. Bowen by Everett Raymond Kinstler hangs in the Nassau Hall Faculty Room. (Everett Raymond Kinstler, American, born 1926; William G. Bowen (b. 1933), Ph.D. 1958, President (1972–88), 1976; Oil on canvas; 114.5 x 90 cm; Princeton University, commissioned by the Trustees (PP564); © Everett Raymond Kinstler)

Princeton presidents Harold T. Shapiro (1988-2001), Christopher L. Eisgruber (2013-present), Shirley M. Tilghman (2001-2013) and William G. Bowen (1972-1988) gather before Eisgruber's installation as president in 2013.

Photo by Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications, Princeton University