Alumna overcomes Lyme disease, launches foundation to help others
In 2016, Wendy Phillips was getting married. She also thought she was dying. “I was sleeping 16, 17 hours a...
Legal Eagles landing on the bench as circuit judges
Their new work attire is of course black. But underneath, FGCU alumni Laura Burkhart Laurie, Nicole Lynn Mirra and Joel...
Artist shows Seminole culture and traditions are ‘not relics of the past’
Alum aims to connect next generation with their Indigenous roots...
Marine sciences grad has no problem being a ‘buzz kill’ in mosquito control
Most newly minted college graduates seek a first step on a career path that will generate a lot of buzz....
Alum gains following advocating for and inspiring those with disabilities
Like a lot of folks, Chelsea Bear posts pictures and videos of everyday life on Instagram. Beach walks, travel adventures,...
Education is all in the family for Gilbert clan
“It takes a village to raise a child,” according to an often-cited African proverb. Sometimes within a village, it takes...
Software engineering students, local firms both win through mentoring
FGCU’s required two-semester class, “Mentored Senior Software Engineering Program,” catapults real-world experience to a new level. On the surface, the...
Music grad scores national award for young composers
ASCAP Foundation honors writers ‘taking concert music in new and exciting directions’...
STEM grad finds the right formula: chemistry plus teaching
Noyce Scholarship eases path for next generation of science educators...
Alum’s TikToks inspire fellow teachers, attract following
Classroom hacks and Cricut crafts earn millions of views...
Alumnus helps veterans transition to civilian life, oversees Home Base move
When Armando Hernandez (’14, Exercise Science) left the Marine Corps, he faced a challenge. Four years of honorable service took...