UPD’s Pink Patch Project supports breast cancer research
The University Police Department at FGCU hopes the campus community will help “put the cuffs on cancer” this month by...
Kindness ROCKS: Compassion project at FGCU continues to grow
Kindness is contagious, and so is the mission of the Roots of Compassion and Kindness , or ROCK, at Florida Gulf Coast University. “Project ROCK,”...
FGCU Academy returns with in-person courses for the lifelong learner
FGCU Academy , Florida Gulf Coast University’s lifelong-learning program for Southwest Floridians, is celebrating the launch of in-person classes for the first...
Math class adds real-world challenges to traditionally theoretical subject
Attention Southwest Florida (and beyond): Is your business, industry or government agency grappling with a complex problem? One such as...
Lifelong bond between founding faculty member and student continues to inspire
Inspiring those who inspire others. That’s the FGCU effect. This Florida Gulf Coast University slogan rings true in many ways. Perhaps it’s most...
Hospitality students check in for guidance from retired Ritz-Carlton exec
Ed Staros brings wisdom of 48 years in industry to role as school’s executive-in-residence...
Economics professor designs course to address poverty and equity
Creating awareness and understanding surrounding the depth of poverty and inequality is the goal when Nicholas Wright steps in front of his...
Alumnus helps veterans transition to civilian life, oversees Home Base move
When Armando Hernandez (’14, Exercise Science) left the Marine Corps, he faced a challenge. Four years of honorable service took...
Research gives those on autism spectrum a shot at learning golf
Stephanie Maffeo never envisioned herself as a golfer, but after participating in an interdisciplinary research project coordinated by Florida Gulf...
‘Cancer Biology’ students create a life-saving campaign
When students think of cancer, many don’t consider younger people such as themselves at risk. But cancer does not have...
Wasp-loving professor gets unique gift from former student
If someone named a wasp after you, you might consider it stinging commentary on their feelings about you. But when...
Chemistry lab developing a formula for student success
‘Our goal is to resolve real-world issues,’ Mirjafari says...