Picture this: Celebrating FGCU’s fall Class of 2025
Celebrate FGCU’s fall 2025 commencement with a photo gallery showcasing the energy, excitement and pride of graduates across six colleges....
Meet the Eagles protecting sea turtle nests in Southwest Florida
Sea turtle conservation research at FGCU combines classroom learning with fieldwork in two state parks to study hatchling survival in...
Not for the faint of heart: Inside FGCU’s most chilling classroom
Discover FGCU students’ journey through cinematic terror, studying horror films like The Bride of Frankenstein and Night of the Living...
From coffee to cannabis, senior studies crops in Thailand
“Coffee, chocolate and cannabis” may sound like some people’s idea of a good way to spend a weekend. But, for...
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...
Students, faculty team up to bolster middle school math education
For Kayla Kerr and Mason Huffman, the summer months weren’t filled with poolside lounging, traveling or other leisurely pursuits. Instead,...
Summer 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists honor top scholars
Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s or Dean’s lists....
Japan dream becomes reality for Eagle abroad
At 12 years old, Lillian Paulitz fell in love with Japanese culture through its popular animation. Soon, her passion spilled...
5 tiny creatures with a big campus presence
Insects and other arthropods are the unsung engineers of the world around us. They pollinate plants, decompose organic matter, aerate...
From stealing bases to studying forensics, softball star sets the pace
Choosing a university can be a winding and difficult journey. For Florida Gulf Coast University softball standout Olivia “Oli” Black, the confluence of her passions...
Students get hands-on healthcare experiences on a global scale
A group of Florida Gulf Coast University students returned from their Global Medical Brigades trip to Panama this spring with a newfound appreciation for the amenities they...
First graduates of FGCU partnership with medical school embark upon residencies
The first four students to graduate from medical school through Florida Gulf Coast University’s pre-health professional program partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) are...