FGCU shapes award-winning teachers and education leaders
FGCU highlights two education leaders whose award‑winning teaching careers demonstrate the lasting influence of strong preparation, mentorship and purpose‑driven training....
Fall grad exemplifies power of mentoring, research experience
Explore Stephen Vale’s inspiring academic journey, driven by mentorship, research opportunities, and a passion for bridging healthcare gaps....
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...
FGCU grad inspired by STEM education named Lee County Teacher of the Year
For Barbara Rebeor, teaching isn’t just a passion — it’s a calling. Rebeor had pursued a different career — in...
Award-winning graduate’s internship creates a career path
By the time he enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University, service to community was already ingrained in Thomas Hagin. In...
Honors communication grad lands NASA storytelling internship
For Christmas one year, Brandon Cominsky received a telescope as a gift. This singular gesture propelled his life on a...
Sharing her own story empowers alum to advocate for mental health
Kelly Maguire’s journey to becoming a mental health advocate started in 2018 when she heard Lady Gaga’s mother, Cynthia Germanotta,...
Economics and finance grad from Ecuador hopes to help home country
Andrea Santana graduated summa cum laude in December with a double major in economics and finance . As she eyes graduate school...
Alum grapples way to victory in rising sport: beach wrestling
Stepping onto a warm, sandy beach in Barbados, Jabari Irons already knew he was a champion. “When I compete, I...