Categories | Student success

FGCU education empowers grad to open English school in Turkey

October 9, 2025 0

Since childhood, Damla Ozdemir dreamed of opening an English-language school in her native Turkey. Her passion for learning fueled her...

Serving seniors inspires health science grad to pursue leadership role

September 30, 2025 0

Every morning, Tily Sayeh rises with a singular mission to make a measurable impact. And as skilled nursing administrator at...

Summer 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists honor top scholars

September 18, 2025 0

Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s or Dean’s lists....

Students gain experience, career connections via Lee Health internships

September 9, 2025 0

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

September 4, 2025 0

Three seasoned leaders have joined Florida Gulf Coast University and the President’s Cabinet this year, bringing decades of higher education...

Japan dream becomes reality for Eagle abroad

August 28, 2025 0

At 12 years old, Lillian Paulitz fell in love with Japanese culture through its popular animation. Soon, her passion spilled...

From electronics to ales, alum keeps business ventures brewing

August 15, 2025 0

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...

From stealing bases to studying forensics, softball star sets the pace

August 7, 2025 0

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...

FGCU students harness technology to study hurricane impacts, coastal habitats

July 31, 2025 0

Florida Gulf Coast University students are using technology for several projects designed to help Southwest Florida community partners manage challenges in coastal areas, ranging...

From internship to career to mentor, alum at Arthrex comes full circle

July 24, 2025 0

Klaudia Fisheku has closed the metaphorical loop just six years after earning the first of her three Florida Gulf Coast University degrees. As a...

$800,000 gift honors longtime friend and fan of FGCU

July 22, 2025 0

In 1997, the same year Florida Gulf Coast University started offering classes, Mike Peters began his weekly trips to campus. He wasn’t taking or...