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From Florida SportsTicker BOCA RATON (www.thefloridasportswire.com) – An accomplished and respected college athletics administrator with proven fundraising and revenue generation success, Josh McCowan was announced Friday as vice president and director of athletics at Florida Atlantic University. McCowan, who will be officially introduced next Friday during a press conference at the Schmidt Family Athletics Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence, brings more than 15 years of high-level collegiate athletics experience to Boca Raton that has included stints at Mississippi State University, Kansas State University and University of Colorado. "I'm thrilled to name Josh McCowan as our next vice president and director of athletics. Florida Atlantic has a proven track record of attracting young, rising leaders, and Josh's experience, energy, and commitment to excellence make him a perfect fit for our dynamic university," said FAU President Adam Hasner. "I want to...

  BOCA RATON, Fla.  – Florida Atlantic University has announced a 10-year contract extension with head men's basketball coach  Dusty May . May has led FAU to new heights, as the 2022-23 Owls had undoubtedly the greatest season in program history, advancing to the Final Four while posting a program-best 35-4 record. Prior to this season, the Owls had one previous appearance in the NCAA Tournament, but this year, May led the Owls to not just their first win in the big dance, but all the way to the Final Four in Houston.   The  Dusty May  resume is well-decorated, as he was named the CBS Sports National Coach of the Year, as well as the NABC All-District 17 Coach of the Year and Conference USA Coach of the Year this season. May is the Owls' all-time leader in coaching wins with a record of 101-60, despite having only been on the FAU sidelines for five seasons. FAU has not had a losing season in the five years of the May era.   "I would like to thank Dr. S...