Dr. McGowan accepted the role as Faculty Athletics Representative in August of 2025, adding to his role as a Professor of Chemistry at Alfred University.
In his role as the FAR, McGowan will represent Alfred University in NCAA and Empire 8 business, lead the Faculty Athletic Liaison program, serve on the AU Athletics academic success team, coordinate the nomination process for Empire 8 scholar-athlete awards, serve on the athletic awards selection committee, report out to faculty on student-athlete academic performance and other responsibilities related to the academic aspects of Saxon student-athletes.
McGowan has been a standout fan of Alfred University Athletics for years, being easily findable during home events with his signature purple and gold tie dye shirts. His passion and pride for the Saxons is so evident that he was named the 2023 Exceptional Saxon during the first ALFYS Awards Night.
