Laurie D. Babcock

Adam Catasus has the keys to research and adventure

September 15, 2023 0

On a picture-perfect day in March, Florida Gulf Coast University’s Water School professor Mike Parsons navigates a boat through the...

Greek expectations: formal sorority recruitment at FGCU

September 12, 2023 0

In 2021, TikTok viewers were introduced to sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama and #BamaRush became an obsession for...

New Water School lesson plans empower local science teachers

September 6, 2023 0

Regina Bale is making waves in Southwest Florida K-12 schools thanks to The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University....

Eagles soar into the semester with festive Weeks of Welcome

August 18, 2023 0

First Day Fair is held on the first day of classes. August at Florida Gulf Coast University means move-in, the...

Seminole artist brings authentic textiles and ceramics to Sarasota museum

August 16, 2023 0

The first experiences Jessica Osceola (’08, liberal arts) had with the creative arts came from the women who taught her...

Change is in the air as FGCU begins fall term

August 11, 2023 0

Florida Gulf Coast University’s new president took office over the summer after confirmation by the State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors. That’s the biggest change...

The depths of creativity: Art meets science in the Gulf of Mexico

July 24, 2023 0

In the Arts Complex at Florida Gulf Coast University, three tables hold an array of ceramic artwork. Some are as tall as...

Deaf business student turns small steps into big reward

July 21, 2023 0

According to Ryan Sullivan (’23, business management ), his biggest obstacle to succeeding in college has been group projects. “Multiple people talk...

FGCU Complete ‘a lifeline’ for students seeking degree completion

July 19, 2023 0

Alissa Perry wanted to finish the college degree she started when she was pregnant with her first child. But she...

New FGCU Foundation board chair gives time, talent and treasure

June 20, 2023 0

Chuck Ketteman, outgoing FGCU Foundation board chair, handed over the gavel to Samantha Scott, the first alum selected to lead...

FGCU students compete to pitch to Minnesota Twins

June 1, 2023 0

The students in Kara Winton’s public relations capstone class weren’t hoping to pitch FOR the Minnesota Twins. They were pitching...

From FGCU campus to career: Digital badges offer a path

May 18, 2023 0

In fall 2020, Lady Ramirez Molina (‘22, health administration ) was well on her way to completing degree requirements that would lead...