Controversy at Francis Marion University: Professor Andrew Londo's Online Outburst and Public Scrutiny

Andrew J. Londo, Ph.D., serves as the Chair and Associate Professor of Forestry at Francis Marion University (FMU) in Florence, South Carolina. A recent hire at the institution, Londo earns an annual salary of $125,000, which is approximately 49% above the university's average salary of $83,902 and 67% above the median of $74,747. This compensation has drawn attention, particularly in a region where the median household income hovers around $56,000 to $60,000. Critics argue that such positions in public universities represent an unnecessary burden on taxpayers, especially amid debates over the relevance of certain academic roles in an era of advanced technology and AI.