Florida Atlantic hires Josh McCowan as new athletic director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Florida Atlantic University hired Josh McCowan as its new athletic director on July 31, replacing Brian White. McCowan previously served as Deputy Athletic Director at Mississippi State. During his introductory press conference, he emphasized collaboration within the athletics department, sharing his vision of developing student-athletes, engaging the community, and winning championships. McCowan is recognized for his strong fundraising capabilities, having significantly increased revenue at Mississippi State and Kansas State.
- •Josh McCowan was hired on July 31, 2026.
- •He aims to guide student-athlete development and community engagement.
- •McCowan was previously Deputy Athletic Director at Mississippi State.
- •He is noted for significant fundraising successes in his previous roles.
- •FAU President praises McCowan's experience and vision for the program.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Five things to know about Florida Atlantic's new athletic director
"Josh McCowan was hired on July 31 to replace Brian White, who resigned last month to become athletic director at Virginia Tech.
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