About the Lowder Lecture Series

The Robert E. and Charlotte Lowder Endowed Executive Professor Program in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration is made possible through a generous endowment made by Robert E. and Charlotte Lowder. The Lowder family ties to The University of Alabama span many years, including service on the Board of Visitors for the College by Edward Lowder, Robert's Lowder's father.

The Lowder Endowed Executive Professor Program in the Culverhouse College of Commerce was created to provide students and faculty with an opportunity to interact with prominent executives in an open exchange of views on current issues, and to gain valuable insight into the complexities of the business world. It is through enrichment programs such as the Robert E. and Charlotte Lowder Endowed Professor Program that both students and faculty are able to integrate practical experience into their base of business knowledge.

As a business leader, visionary and philanthropist, Robert Lowder believes that the future of Alabama rests with the young, energetic minds that our education system moves into management ranks. The University of Alabama is deeply grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Lowder for their commitment to excellence in higher education and their continued support of the Culverhouse College of Commerce.