FGCU Academy’s lifelong-learning classes in full swing
Typical FGCU Academy participants may be retired from their careers, but they’re far from “retiring” – in the sense of being reticent in...
Wings of Hope spreads message of sustainability to Kenya
When Zoom meetings became commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Gulf Coast University’s Wings of Hope used them to full advantage, spreading its message...
Navy veteran charts course toward career in software engineering
For Ronny Fray Regato, a senior software engineering major from North Port, the voyage from high school through service in the U.S....
FGCU announces public forums to meet three presidential finalists
Florida Gulf Coast University students, employees and community stakeholders are invited to take part in public forums to meet the...
Three finalists announced for FGCU presidential search
Editor’s note: Due to Hurricane Ian, some dates have changed. These are updated below. Three finalists have been announced in...
Longtime donor inspires students with his own success
Even as a child, Cornelius “Pat” Cacho valued education above most things. Born into modest means in British Honduras (now...
Largest grant in FGCU history expected to improve job outlook in SW Florida
More than 1,000 residents of Southwest Florida are expected to land new or better-paying jobs after receiving fast-tracked training and...
Research team helping create digital archive of local island’s history
Like most people who grew up in Lee County, Florida Gulf Coast University senior Hailey Kerr dug her toes into...
How 9/11 changed an FGCU staff member’s life
“They can’t find Uncle Tom.” Those are the words my mother said when she met me on the porch of...
FGCU Campus Food Pantry serves students for 10 years
In fall 2014, Florida Gulf Coast University sophomore Samantha Lloyd was struggling. She was a full-time student with a part-time...
Global Medical Brigades makes a world of difference
After spring finals ended in May, most students kicked back for a post-semester breather or headed home for summer jobs....