He joined the faculty of his alma mater in 1978, and was appointed dean of the School of Journalism for the 1982-1983 academic year. Lower was honored with a lifetime achievement Emmy award in 1975.
Lower returned to his alma mater as a professor in 1978 and served as the dean of the journalism school during the 1982-1983 academic year. He received a lifetime achievement Emmy award in 1975.