07/26/2021
By Julie Nash

UML is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Pouya Afshar as the university's new Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR). The FAR plays a strategic role at UMass Lowell, ensuring the academic integrity of the intercollegiate athletics program, facilitating institutional control of intercollegiate athletics, and enhancing the student-athlete experience. The FAR also represents the faculty with respect to the academic affairs of student-athletes at UMass Lowell.

Assoc. Prof. Afshar is a faculty member in the Department of Art & Design. He has exhibited his work as an animator and visual artist throughout Los Angeles and United States.

Afshar will be replacing English Professor Todd Avery, who served in the role of FAR since 2016. Under his leadership, the university initiated academic partnerships with other America East institutions, including participation in student symposiums.