Prior to coming to Marywood, Dr. Cowgill was an Associate Professor of Voice at Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She earned her Doctor of Music degree in voice performance from Florida State University, her Master of Music degree in voice performance from Peabody Conservatory and her Bachelor of Music degree in voice performance from Oberlin Conservatory where she studied with the internationally known voice pedagogue Richard Miller. Dr. Cowgill has performed in operas, oratorios, concerts and recitals throughout the country.