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A crash course in crisis: FGCU hosts mass ‘disaster’ simulation

November 19, 2024 0

On Friday, Nov. 15, Florida Gulf Coast University hosted its inaugural “Disaster Day” Interprofessional Simulation, bringing together over 600 participants...

Eagles alum Lyles takes over as women’s basketball head coach

November 15, 2024 0

A new era dawned for Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball as Chelsea Lyles was named head coach — only the second person to...

New playwrights festival shines spotlight on emerging FGCU talent

November 7, 2024 0

The Emerging Playwrights Festival, to be held Nov. 22-23 at Florida Gulf Coast University, will offer two rising young playwrights a rare...

FGCU study measures impact of Immokalee college prep program

November 5, 2024 0

Learn how an FGCU study documented the success of the Guadalupe Center’s college prep program for Immokalee youth....

Entrepreneurship program helps veterans launch and grow businesses

October 24, 2024 0

Lia Curfman wanted to combine her deep love for dance with her desire to be an entrepreneur. She achieved this...

WGCU launches new TV show focusing on SW Florida news and issues

September 20, 2024 0

After collecting an armload of honors from two regional journalism associations this spring, WGCU Public Media continues its ambitious plan to increase staffing...

FGCU Academy seeks lecturers for lifelong learning programs

September 10, 2024 0

Are you passionate about a particular subject and eager to share your knowledge with intellectually curious audiences in Southwest Florida?...

FGCU grad honored for dedication to social work in local schools

August 29, 2024 0

Helping others is essential to Judes Sétalaire Albert’s character, a quality developed during his youth in a small Haitian commune...

Fall semester brings new campus features, people, programs

August 20, 2024 0

As Florida Gulf Coast University kicks off a new academic year, several exciting updates aim to enhance the campus experience...

A summer of discovery for Immokalee students in unique FGCU camps

August 13, 2024 0

Learn about FGCU’s partnership with The Immokalee Foundation, bringing career exploration and hands-on learning to middle and high school students...

FGCU welcomes experienced leader as new athletics director

May 3, 2024 0

Colin Hargis, who has two decades of experience as a Division I administrator including 15 years at North Carolina State...

Sharing her own story empowers alum to advocate for mental health

April 23, 2024 0

Kelly Maguire’s journey to becoming a mental health advocate started in 2018 when she heard Lady Gaga’s mother, Cynthia Germanotta,...