Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy | |
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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 | Eastover, Richland County, South Carolina | September 1, 1917
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.