FGCU athletics director Colin Hargis leaving for NC State University

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)— Florida Gulf Coast University's athletics director, Colin Hargis, is leaving to become deputy athletics director at North Carolina State University.

Hargis will oversee external relations and the football program at NC State. His last day at FGCU is May 1.

FGCU President announced the departure in a message to the campus community. Hargis led the athletics department through significant changes, including conference realignments and the implementation of Name, Image, and Likeness revenue-sharing opportunities.

Under Hargis' leadership, FGCU won 11 Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season and tournament championships combined. The university also had five NCAA tournament appearances during his tenure.

Six coaches were named Coaches of the Year by the ASUN during Hargis' time as director. The department was recognized as the conference's top overall athletics program and top women's program in 2024-25.