Blankets & Blessings helps homeless, one person at a time
A decade ago, 8-year-old Will Constantine asked his mother, Kerry, how people without houses stay warm in the winter. “That’s...
Alumna blows roof off male-dominated construction field
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson once famously opined, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Well, Hannah...
FGCU developing as regional hub for the autism community
When Annemarie Connor utters the phrase “our college students with autism” in conversation, it usually elicits a look that says,...
Alumni pair up to provide lifeline to families struggling with autism
After Amy Richardson’s daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder about eight years ago, the Cape Coral mom scoured...
FGCU community celebrates Juneteenth on campus
Florida Gulf Coast University celebrated the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth, the national holiday recognizing the end of slavery, with a...
Music demand getting hot for teacher-in-training
How is a teacher similar to a pop-music star? Both present themselves professionally in front of an audience. That’s why...
Bell’s draft pick part of another stellar hoops season
Nattily dressed in New York City to attend the WNBA Draft on April 11, FGCU’s Kierstan Bell and Karl Smesko...
FGCU super-student brings understanding, compassion to cancer research
Everyone has 24 hours in a day to work with, and judging from her accomplishments, spring graduate Kaelyn Julmeus wastes...
‘One Island’ connects artists and writers in gallery show
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a trio of FGCU luminaries came together – Jim Brock, professor in the Department of...
Men’s hoops team looks for new approach under Chambers
FGCU Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh says he’s never been more confident in a coaching hire. University President Mike Martin...
FGCU at 25: Chemistry, close-knit campus brought couple together
Barrett Stejskal was a 6-foot-5, 280-pound man-mountain who loved the outdoors and didn’t mind expressing it during his years at...
Outstanding graduates inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame
In April 2020, Samantha Nelson was named president of FGCU’s Programming Board , which oversees signature events such as EagleFest and Winter...