A summer of discovery for Immokalee students in unique FGCU camps
Learn about FGCU’s partnership with The Immokalee Foundation, bringing career exploration and hands-on learning to middle and high school students...
FGCU professor receives lifetime achievement award for dedication to social work
A Florida Gulf Coast University social work professor who discovered his life’s calling “by accident” has received a lifetime achievement...
As Marieb College dean, Felton continues on ‘road of excellence’
After serving as co-acting and interim dean of Marieb College of Health & Human Services since October 2020, Shawn Felton officially removed the word “interim” from his...
Access for all — an FGCU student turns challenges into change
Volunteering as a patient in Marieb College of Health & Human Services classrooms has helped Keith Goldberg advocate for people...
It takes a village: Community ‘helpers’ propelled FGCU student across the stage — twice
There are many helpers in David Delices’ life. The first is his mom. A schoolteacher in Haiti, she fled escalating...
Graduate flees ‘country in chaos’ to pursue dreams of college degree
For Venezuela native Sofia Morón Márquez, the path to graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University began with her escape from...
Behavioral health alumnus links current students to real-world experience
A two-time Florida Gulf Coast University graduate working in the behavioral health field is now nurturing future mental-health professionals by...
Shady Rest Foundation invests in Institute on Positive Aging
A group long known for its work with older adults has made a major investment to create an institute aimed...
Global Medical Brigades makes a world of difference
After spring finals ended in May, most students kicked back for a post-semester breather or headed home for summer jobs....
Soaring Eagle awards honor high-achieving alumni
It usually takes many years to build the sort of life that brings with it accolades and recognition from the...
FGCU developing as regional hub for the autism community
When Annemarie Connor utters the phrase “our college students with autism” in conversation, it usually elicits a look that says,...
Alumni pair up to provide lifeline to families struggling with autism
After Amy Richardson’s daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder about eight years ago, the Cape Coral mom scoured...