Outstanding Eagles inducted into Hall of Fame
Nine class of 2024 standouts have been inducted into Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded...
Focused on a dream: Side hustle brings joy to one alum
Meet an FGCU alum helping graduating seniors take the perfect portrait while following her own picture-perfect dream....
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,...
Grad school experiences lead to success for technology entrepreneur
It’s not unusual for a college student to take a part-time job at the corner sandwich shop to help make...
Alum addresses disability-related questions through new children’s book
Lauren Horowitz has cerebral palsy. She wears a leg brace, and the fingers on her right hand sometimes tighten up...
Fort Myers mayor receives 2024 Alumni of Distinction Award
Kevin Anderson, a 2003 graduate in criminal justice , sits in his office overlooking downtown Fort Myers like a man who’s comfortable...
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...
Fall grad dives into male-dominated supply chain field
The pivotal event of Dominique Fatal’s life came as a middle schooler when she joined Swim Florida, an organization dedicated...
Sisters make physician assistant program a family affair
Allayna Vanderheid, who graduated with a master of physician assistant studies in December, gained a favorable impression of the program long before she enrolled at...
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...
Eagles tackle human trafficking with technology for Homeland Security Investigations
When Diego Grisales chose FGCU, he didn’t anticipate he’d be helping Homeland Security Investigations fight crime in Lee County. But...
TV stations help FGCU grads launch careers
From campus to broadcast: Dive into the dynamic world of local television news as Florida Gulf Coast University journalism graduates...