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FGCU Academy’s lifelong-learning classes in full swing

December 2, 2022 0

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

November 25, 2022 0

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

November 10, 2022 0

For Ronny Fray Regato, a senior software engineering major from North Port, the voyage from high school through service in the U.S....

Alum’s nonprofit opens access to LGBT-themed books

October 25, 2022 0

As a young gay man coming of age in a small New England town, Florida Gulf Coast University alumnus Joshua...

FGCU announces public forums to meet three presidential finalists

October 12, 2022 0

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

September 26, 2022 0

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

September 20, 2022 0

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

September 16, 2022 0

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

September 9, 2022 0

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

September 8, 2022 0

“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

September 2, 2022 0

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

August 30, 2022 0

After spring finals ended in May, most students kicked back for a post-semester breather or headed home for summer jobs....