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Dr. Robert L. and Mrs. Terry Bowen Make $100,000 Gift to Support UE Construction Management

Evansville, Ind. (09/25/2025) — The University of Evansville (UE) has received a $100,000 gift from Dr. Robert L. H'11 and Mrs. Terry Bowen. Dr. Bowen is the founder and chairman of Bowen Engineering Corporation. Their investment will provide funding to fuel hands-on, innovative teaching and learning in the University's Construction Management program, further enhancing its quality and reach in a high-demand industry.

"A degree in construction management means immediate opportunity, and I believe this program is poised for great success," Dr. Bowen said. "Evansville's program comes at exactly the right time. Right now our industry is short-handed across the board, managers, engineers, and workers."

Bowen, an honorary alumnus of UE and a nationally recognized leader in civil engineering, has maintained a strong connection to the University for decades. His company has hired UE graduates and maintained an Evansville office for more than 30 years. Robert and Terry have also supported engineering and computer science programs at the University, including establishing the Robert and Terry Bowen College of Engineering and Computer Science Endowment for Faculty Development and the Bowen Engineering Corporation College of Engineering Dean's Endowment.

In addition to academic program support, Robert and Terry Bowen generously provide annual scholarships for around 15 University of Evansville students each year. These scholarships support students from many different majors, reflecting their heartfelt dedication to uplifting the entire campus.

"I love Evansville," Bowen added. "This community has been very good to me, and giving back is what life's all about. Terry and I want to share our success by investing in students and building the next generation of leaders."

Bowen also noted that philanthropy has been central to his and Terry's lives for decades. "We've been blessed," he said. "So now it's about building Evansville and helping young people get their start. That's the legacy we want to leave."

UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz said the Bowens' $100,000 gift will accelerate the growth of the Construction Management program.

"Dr. Bowen and Terry's generosity is a true reflection of their lifelong commitment to opening doors through education," said University of Evansville President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz. "Because of their investment, our students will be better prepared for meaningful careers in one of the fastest-growing fields in the country."

"With this generous contribution from Dr. Robert and Mrs. Terry Bowen, we will be able to create a transformative learning environment where collaboration between students takes place - blending classroom knowledge with hands-on experiences that prepare them to lead in the construction industry," said Dr. Suresh Immanuel, Schroeder Family Dean of the College of Business and Engineering.

The Bowens' philanthropy builds on their dedication to servant leadership embodying the spirit of changemaking through the Bowen Foundation, which has funded scholarships for many students across Indiana.

As Dr. Bowen reflected on the gift, he summed it up simply, "When people look back on this gift, I hope they'll say, 'This works, I should do the same thing.'"

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.

Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.

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