Categories | Student success

Not for the faint of heart: Inside FGCU’s most chilling classroom

October 30, 2025 0

Discover FGCU students’ journey through cinematic terror, studying horror films like The Bride of Frankenstein and Night of the Living...

New leadership, new tourney on tap for FGCU hoops

October 28, 2025 0

Florida Gulf Coast University’s 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball seasons tip off in early November, bringing a marquee women’s matchup with the...

FGCU again recognized as a leader for sustainability curriculum and research

October 23, 2025 0

Florida Gulf Coast University has been designated a top performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, which honors high-achieving colleges...

From coffee to cannabis, senior studies crops in Thailand

October 21, 2025 0

“Coffee, chocolate and cannabis” may sound like some people’s idea of a good way to spend a weekend. But, for...

Technology helps golf management students up their game

October 16, 2025 0

When an institution is one of only 16 in the country with a PGA‑accredited golf management program — and the only one in Florida...

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...