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Nine outstanding Eagles inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame

May 27, 2025 0

Nine class of 2025 standouts have been inducted into Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded...

One wild day: FGCU’s BioBlitz celebrates campus’ rich natural landscape

May 20, 2025 0

For the third consecutive year, Florida Gulf Coast University celebrated biodiversity on campus by hosting BioBlitz April 18. Guided by faculty, attendees were invited...

From burns to beer, monthly Conserveza sparks conservation collaboration

May 15, 2025 0

On the first Friday of most months at the Naples Botanical Garden, conservationists from across Southwest Florida gather to share...

From flips to fire trucks, this FGCU alum found a calling in fitness and service

May 6, 2025 0

International Firefighters’ Day is celebrated May 4 — also St. Florian’s Day to many Christians — to honor the patron...

Eagle entrepreneurs prove they can swim with the sharks

May 1, 2025 0

They stood tall in crisp suits or branded shirts, elevator pitches rehearsed to perfection, heartbeats quickening with every name called....

The FGCU team that helps students and employers find each other

April 23, 2025 0

Rose Fuller knows college students aren’t just looking for jobs — they’re looking for careers that align with their passions...

One alum aims to put the ‘fun’ in accounting fundamentals

April 15, 2025 0

Megan Clipse knows accountants get stereotyped. Strictly business, no joking around — especially this time of year: tax season.  ...

Students inspire Brian and Denise Cobb’s 20 years of funding scholarships

April 8, 2025 0

When Brian Cobb hears that the endowed scholarship that bears his surname at Florida Gulf Coast University is celebrating its 20th anniversary, he looks...

Model U.N. competition at FGCU challenges tomorrow’s leaders

March 18, 2025 0

Florida Gulf Coast University continued its long-standing partnership with the Naples Council on World Affairs by hosting the 32nd annual Southwest Florida Model United...

Eagles blend art with science to help prevent birds hitting buildings

February 20, 2025 0

According to the alma mater , “Where Our Wings Will Take Us,” Florida Gulf Coast University students “can fly just as far...

Six alumni help illuminate ‘Radium Girls’ at FGCU’s TheatreLab

February 13, 2025 0

Six alumni have returned to their alma mater to bring the powerful story of “Radium Girls” to life at Florida...

Finding their voice: New FGCU program helps international students

January 30, 2025 0

Sofia Aristizabal started learning English by watching the popular TV shows “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory” in her native...