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Lyles excited about playing ‘best of the best’ as FGCU women enter 11th NCAA tourney

March 20, 2025 0

This isn’t Chelsea Lyles’ first rodeo. She has been on the bench as an assistant coach, recruiting coordinator or associate...

Model U.N. competition at FGCU challenges tomorrow’s leaders

March 18, 2025 0

Florida Gulf Coast University continued its long-standing partnership with the Naples Council on World Affairs by hosting the 32nd annual Southwest Florida Model United...

FGCU cultivating connections in rural Hendry, Glades counties

March 11, 2025 0

Miley Castellon’s eyes lit up as Florida Gulf Coast University junior Carli Bell discussed her dream of someday working in nuclear engineering and energy....

Adult learners take advantage of opportunities to grow at FGCU

March 4, 2025 0

Allen and Cindy Hawthorne moved to Estero in 2021 to savor the sun in the Sunshine State after years in...

Award-winning graduate’s internship creates a career path

January 23, 2025 0

By the time he enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University, service to community was already ingrained in Thomas Hagin. In...

Thankful FGCU student pays it forward with Make-A-Wish Foundation

November 26, 2024 0

When most people think about granting wishes, they might imagine a fairy godmother or a genie.   For some Southwest...

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...