Around Campus 1. Michael V. Hutchison ‘87 announced as new vice president for institutional advancement After a robust and fruitful search, Mike Hutchison was announced as McMurry University’s new vice president for institutional advancement in July. In this role, he serves as the chief development officer for the university and provides leadership for the growth, administration and management of all functions relating to McMurry’s comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. Enjoying an impressive career in higher education advancement, Hutchison has worked at three nationally recognized colleges for the liberal arts and sciences, including Austin College in Sherman, Texas; Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas; and Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Under his leadership, each of these institutions achieved considerable success, which will be valuable to McMurry as it continues to move toward the school’s 2023 Centennial. A 1987 alumnus of McMurry, Hutchison recognizes that the alumni are the most valued asset that the university produces, and he looks forward to working with them to help McMurry achieve an ever-increasing reputation for educational quality. His connection to Methodism includes working 19 of his 24 career years with United Methodist colleges. He also served as director of youth ministries at First United Methodist of Lubbock and Trinity-First United Methodist Church in El Paso and director of church relations for McMurry. We are excited to welcome Hutchison, his wife, Monica, and their daughters back to McMurry and the Abilene community. Hannah and Maggie will be attending McMurry in Fall 22.
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