Music therapy students build connections across cultures
Inside the palliative care unit at Siriraj Hospital in downtown Bangkok, a couple of FGCU students are singing Elvis. Thai...
Seminole artist brings authentic textiles and ceramics to Sarasota museum
The first experiences Jessica Osceola (’08, liberal arts) had with the creative arts came from the women who taught her...
The depths of creativity: Art meets science in the Gulf of Mexico
In the Arts Complex at Florida Gulf Coast University, three tables hold an array of ceramic artwork. Some are as tall as...
Professor receives national honor for work to better lives of crime survivors
Sandra Pavelka, professor of political science and public administration at Florida Gulf Coast University, received national recognition for helping marginalized and underserved youth, including crime...
Inspired by mentors, grad from Venezuela pursues leadership in higher ed
Marena Sanoja makes her accomplishments all sound so easy: Leaving her family behind in her native Venezuela at age 12...
Students gain life-changing experiences through national fellowships, scholarships
A Florida Gulf Coast University senior who is a first-generation Muslim American will be pursuing a career in the medical...
Theatre grad juggles roles working backstage and voice acting
Actors get all the spotlights and applause. But for every aspiring stage star, there are countless people behind the scenes...
FGCU students compete to pitch to Minnesota Twins
The students in Kara Winton’s public relations capstone class weren’t hoping to pitch FOR the Minnesota Twins. They were pitching...
Peruvian performers win national two-piano competition
A first-place finish in a national contest provided a coda of sorts for the undergraduate journey of two students in...
10 Outstanding Eagles Inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame
Ten class of 2023 standouts have been inducted into Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded...
Opera in Spanish a First for Bower School of Music & the Arts
South American music and dance traditions share the spotlight in the first full opera sung in Spanish at Florida Gulf...
Professor Receives Industry’s Highest Honor and Recognition from Students
With a 26-year career in city government and a decade of teaching at Florida Gulf Coast University, Robert Lee calls...