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....
Students hope for another class act in next FGCU president
As Florida Gulf Coast University begins the process of selecting a new president to succeed the retiring Mike Martin, a...
Middle-income students get help from couple who understand their challenge
Mary and Rick Reichle understand firsthand the challenges of juggling the responsibilities of life with financing an education and relate...
WGCU helps journalism students get the scoop on media work
The first time journalism student Samantha Roesler intended to cover a government meeting, she attended a city council meeting in...
Environmental educators emphasize strength of localizing lessons
Planting the seeds of environmental stewardship in a child’s consciousness early can reap lifelong benefits. That’s why a team from...
Blankets & Blessings helps homeless, one person at a time
A decade ago, 8-year-old Will Constantine asked his mother, Kerry, how people without houses stay warm in the winter. “That’s...
Alumna blows roof off male-dominated construction field
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson once famously opined, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Well, Hannah...