FGCU education empowers grad to open English school in Turkey
Since childhood, Damla Ozdemir dreamed of opening an English-language school in her native Turkey. Her passion for learning fueled her...
Students, faculty team up to bolster middle school math education
For Kayla Kerr and Mason Huffman, the summer months weren’t filled with poolside lounging, traveling or other leisurely pursuits. Instead,...
Serving seniors inspires health science grad to pursue leadership role
Every morning, Tily Sayeh rises with a singular mission to make a measurable impact. And as skilled nursing administrator at...
Unique ecosystems and ‘that old Florida knowledge’ to discover across campus
Florida Gulf Coast University’s campus is more than just classrooms and walkways — it’s a living laboratory for learning. From...
FGCU’s College of Education now a national hub for education law
Florida Gulf Coast University’s College of Education has become the institutional home of the Education Law Association — a nonprofit, member-driven organization devoted...
Summer 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists honor top scholars
Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s or Dean’s lists....
Meet the FGCU professor playing in everyone’s backyard
From serial killers to hurricanes, Senthil Girimurugan plays in everyone’s backyard, using statistics to support wide-ranging research and inspire curiosity-driven...
A closer look at native plants blooming seasonally across campus
Walking through the Florida Gulf Coast University campus is a botanical adventure. Nearly half of its 807 acres is preserved...
Students gain experience, career connections via Lee Health internships
Three Florida Gulf Coast University students recently completed internships with one of Southwest Florida’s largest healthcare systems through a program...
3 new President’s Cabinet members helping shape FGCU’s future
Three seasoned leaders have joined Florida Gulf Coast University and the President’s Cabinet this year, bringing decades of higher education...
New institute advancing sustainability, resiliency planned in Charlotte County
Florida Gulf Coast University’s 11th academic building will be a premier learning, research and outreach institute in Charlotte County developed...
Japan dream becomes reality for Eagle abroad
At 12 years old, Lillian Paulitz fell in love with Japanese culture through its popular animation. Soon, her passion spilled...