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N.C State official is new FGCU Intercollegiate Athletics director

Florida Gulf Coast University announced Monday that Colin Hargis, currently at N.C. State University, has accepted the university's offer to be FGCU’s next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. "I am thrilled to announce Colin Hargis has accepted our offer to become FGCU’s next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics," FGCU President Aysegul Timur said in an email to faculty and staff Monday afternoon.

Classes began Monday for the fall session at Florida Gulf Coast University, celebrating the start of its 26th year as a Southwest Florida institution of higher learning.

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FGCU's 26th year, a new president and classes commenced Monday

WGCU Staff

Florida Gulf Coast university's new president, Aysegul Timur, welcomed students to campus Monday for the first day of classes with a message of hope, promise and some changes.

Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., left, was confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors as Florida Gulf Coast University’s fifth president. She is poised to take office July 1 following the retirement of President Mike Martin, shown at right.

Dr. Aysegul Timur confirmed by Florida Board of Governors as FGCU’s new president

John Davis

The Florida Board of Governors, on Thursday, unanimously confirmed Dr. Aysegul Timur as Florida Gulf Coast University’s fifth and first female president.