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...
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...
Alumna entrepreneur on board with charcuterie platter popularity
Just call Ali Eck the chairwoman of the board. When this Florida Gulf Coast University grad saw artfully arranged cheese...
The keys to success for Bower School’s piano program
Busts of Beethoven and Mozart watch over Michael Baron in his second- floor office in FGCU’s Music Building. Franz Liszt’s...
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...
Graduate student finds career choice came naturally
Growing up in rural Rhode Island, Ella Guedouar lived on a dead-end road with hundreds of wooded acres that seemed...
Soaring Eagle awards honor high-achieving alumni
It usually takes many years to build the sort of life that brings with it accolades and recognition from the...
FGCU helping boost minority participation in STEM
STEM is the future – and the future has already arrived. Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are...
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...
FGCU developing as regional hub for the autism community
When Annemarie Connor utters the phrase “our college students with autism” in conversation, it usually elicits a look that says,...
‘One Island’ connects artists and writers in gallery show
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a trio of FGCU luminaries came together – Jim Brock, professor in the Department of...