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Hugh Culverhouse Jr. called it retaliation for his position against the controversial law. University officials said it was not related.
The university removed his name from the law school’s sign on Friday after the board of trustees voted to return the $21.5 million he had given so far.
“That was the only reason the Board voted to remove his name and return his money. Any attempt by Mr. Culverhouse to tie this action to any other issue is misleading and untrue,” she said.
The university last week said Culverhouse asked for $10 million back and had made demands about the law school.
“Donors may not dictate University administration,” the school said in a statement.
Culverhouse denied asking for a refund.
“I want to make clear that I never demanded that $21.5 million be refunded and wonder if the University is attempting to silence my opinions by their quick response,” he said in a statement Friday.
Culverhouse did not attend the university, but his parents did. Hugh Culverhouse Sr. owned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 19 years until his death in 1994. The Alabama business college is named for him.
“I will not allow my family’s name to be associated with an educational system that advocates a state law which discriminates against women, disregards established Federal law and violates our Constitution,” Culverhouse said.
He repeated his call for students to protest and “reconsider their educational options in Alabama.” He also urged out-of-state businesses to “consider the consequences” of working in Alabama.
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