Lewis C. Dowdy
Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy | |
|---|---|
| 6th President of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | |
| In office 1964–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel D. Proctor |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| 1st Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | |
| In office 1972–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Cleon F. Thompson Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1917 Eastover, Richland County, South Carolina |
| Died | December 17, 2000 (aged 83) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Smith Dowdy |
| Children | 3 (1 Daughter; 2 Sons) Elizabeth Dowdy King Lewis C. Dowdy, Jr Lemuel W. Dowdy, Sr. |
| Alma mater | Allen University Indiana State College Indiana University Bloomington |
| Profession | Educator |
Lewis Carnegie Dowdy (1 September 1917 – 17 December 2000) was an American educator and the sixth president, and first chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.