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FGCU grad finds recipe for success in restaurant industry

February 8, 2023 0

When Michael Kemna (’16, Criminal Justice ) was just out of high school in Cumberland, Maine, in 2010, he put together binders...

FGCU’s blossoming relationship with the Naples Botanical Garden

January 29, 2023 0

Banana, papaya and pineapple plants aren’t the only things bearing fruit at the Naples Botanical Garden. A mutually beneficial relationship...

Philanthropist helps father of 2 achieve dream of college degree

January 24, 2023 0

For Andre Green, a 30-year-old Jamaican native and father of two, a circuitous 10-year effort to earn a college degree...

Longtime donor inspires students with his own success

September 20, 2022 0

Even as a child, Cornelius “Pat” Cacho valued education above most things. Born into modest means in British Honduras (now...

Largest grant in FGCU history expected to improve job outlook in SW Florida

September 16, 2022 0

More than 1,000 residents of Southwest Florida are expected to land new or better-paying jobs after receiving fast-tracked training and...

Research team helping create digital archive of local island’s history

September 9, 2022 0

Like most people who grew up in Lee County, Florida Gulf Coast University senior Hailey Kerr dug her toes into...

FGCU Campus Food Pantry serves students for 10 years

September 2, 2022 0

In fall 2014, Florida Gulf Coast University sophomore Samantha Lloyd was struggling. She was a full-time student with a part-time...

Global Medical Brigades makes a world of difference

August 30, 2022 0

After spring finals ended in May, most students kicked back for a post-semester breather or headed home for summer jobs....

Students hope for another class act in next FGCU president

August 25, 2022 0

As Florida Gulf Coast University begins the process of selecting a new president to succeed the retiring Mike Martin, a...

Redesigned tag helps FGCU friends ride with Eagle pride

August 18, 2022 0

Word on the street is there’s a shiny new license plate available for alumni and friends of Florida Gulf Coast...