Students gain experience, career connections via Lee Health internships
Three Florida Gulf Coast University students recently completed internships with one of Southwest Florida’s largest healthcare systems through a program...
3 new President’s Cabinet members helping shape FGCU’s future
Three seasoned leaders have joined Florida Gulf Coast University and the President’s Cabinet this year, bringing decades of higher education...
New institute advancing sustainability, resiliency planned in Charlotte County
Florida Gulf Coast University’s 11th academic building will be a premier learning, research and outreach institute in Charlotte County developed...
Japan dream becomes reality for Eagle abroad
At 12 years old, Lillian Paulitz fell in love with Japanese culture through its popular animation. Soon, her passion spilled...
3 wildlife predators that signify a healthy campus ecosystem
Alligators, snakes and eagles — oh my! The presence of predators like these on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus is actually a sign...
5 tiny creatures with a big campus presence
Insects and other arthropods are the unsung engineers of the world around us. They pollinate plants, decompose organic matter, aerate...
From electronics to ales, alum keeps business ventures brewing
Wesley Sprecher hasn’t cloned himself. It just seems like it. The 2018 Florida Gulf Coast University graduate co-founded Swamp Cat Brewing Co., a Fort...
Robot faces, fresh spaces and bold ideas launch FGCU’s fall semester
From robot food delivery to smarter parking and new academic buildings, FGCU is transforming campus life in 2025. Explore the...
From stealing bases to studying forensics, softball star sets the pace
Choosing a university can be a winding and difficult journey. For Florida Gulf Coast University softball standout Olivia “Oli” Black, the confluence of her passions...
10 public artworks that capture culture on campus
Public art, accessible to everyone regardless of background or experience, is created intentionally for display in communal spaces. It can...
FGCU students harness technology to study hurricane impacts, coastal habitats
Florida Gulf Coast University students are using technology for several projects designed to help Southwest Florida community partners manage challenges in coastal areas, ranging...
FGCU grads stepping up amid school counselor shortages
The American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of 250 students per school counselor. In Florida, the average ratio was...