Junior Matt McDowell soon will join the ranks of other past student attorneys general — including his father, John McDowell, who served in the office during the 1970-71 academic year.
“Not only did my dad pass along his love for the University, but he passed along his love for the honor system as well,” McDowell said.
Student Body President Matt Calabria announced the appointment of McDowell and other top officials Sunday night.
“I think (McDowell) brings a lot of good ideas to the table,” Calabria said. “One of his biggest strengths is his experience and his know-how. We really have a lot of faith in him.”
Pending approval from Student Congress, McDowell will be inaugurated April 5 along with next year’s student government leaders.
McDowell, a political science and business major, began working with the attorney general’s staff the first semester of his freshman year and has been serving the honor system in some capacity ever since.
“As part of the honor system, you’re able to promote and preserve honesty and integrity on campus,” he said. “This motivated me back then, and it still motivates me now.”
McDowell was interviewed by a six-person committee, including Student Attorney General Carolina Chavez and Dave Gilbert, faculty adviser to the judicial branch.
“Matt’s been a valuable asset to our team,” Chavez said. “I knew Matt would rise to the occasion.”
