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FGCU shapes award-winning teachers and education leaders

March 12, 2026 0

FGCU highlights two education leaders whose award‑winning teaching careers demonstrate the lasting influence of strong preparation, mentorship and purpose‑driven training....

Annual FGCU Alumni Awards recognize 9 outstanding Eagles

February 26, 2026 0

FGCU honors nine exceptional alumni for leadership, service and professional impact during the 2026 Alumni Awards celebration held during Homecoming...

‘Your University: The FGCU Podcast’ now streaming

February 24, 2026 0

FGCU’s new podcast explores research, community impact and compelling stories from faculty, students and experts, highlighting the university’s regional influence....

‘Your University’ takes the stage as Provost’s Seminar Series returns

January 22, 2026 0

FGCU’s Provost’s Seminar Series returns for 2026, featuring top scholars, authors and industry leaders connecting big ideas to regional impact....

Carnegie recognizes FGCU’s exceptional community engagement

January 13, 2026 0

FGCU earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, highlighting its commitment to service-learning, civic engagement and impactful partnerships in Southwest Florida....

Night at the Nest fuels FGCU Athletics

December 22, 2025 0

Night at the Nest raised $1.5 million for FGCU Athletics, advancing nutrition initiatives and benefiting 270 student-athletes....

Picture this: Celebrating FGCU’s fall Class of 2025

December 18, 2025 0

Celebrate FGCU’s fall 2025 commencement with a photo gallery showcasing the energy, excitement and pride of graduates across six colleges....

FGCU, community partners help teens earn college credit, business acumen

December 16, 2025 0

Southwest Florida CEO Program offers Collier County teens college credit, entrepreneurial thinking, and mentorship through FGCU partnership....

FGCU partners with Lee schools to cultivate on-site gardening

December 9, 2025 0

Picture this: Elementary school students standing in a cafeteria line, stomachs rumbling for lunch, when they see bags of lettuce...

Learning through crisis: FGCU hosts second annual ‘disaster’ simulation

November 25, 2025 0

When disaster strikes, students in Marieb College of Health & Human Services will be uniquely prepared. Florida Gulf Coast University hosted its second annual Disaster Day Interprofessional...

Can plants save our beaches? Students team with faculty to dig for answers

November 13, 2025 0

Jeannine Richards might say she’s still getting her research “up and running,” but her work at Florida Gulf Coast University...

Purple Star status recognizes FGCU’s dedication to veterans

November 11, 2025 0

Florida Gulf Coast University senior Danielle Baynum grew up as a self-described “Navy brat” in a long line of veterans....