FGCU opens new career doors for nontraditional students
It’s never too late to chase one’s dreams, and Florida Gulf Coast University embraces this philosophy as it focuses on...
Longtime donor inspires students with his own success
Even as a child, Cornelius “Pat” Cacho valued education above most things. Born into modest means in British Honduras (now...
Summer 2022 President’s and Dean’s lists honor FGCU’s top scholars
Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s List or Dean’s...
Research team helping create digital archive of local island’s history
Like most people who grew up in Lee County, Florida Gulf Coast University senior Hailey Kerr dug her toes into...
FGCU Campus Food Pantry serves students for 10 years
In fall 2014, Florida Gulf Coast University sophomore Samantha Lloyd was struggling. She was a full-time student with a part-time...
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....
FGCU software engineering student brings skills to Microsoft
Moving across the country to start a job at a mega-corporation could make any working professional sweat. But for Florida Gulf Coast...
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...
Middle-income students get help from couple who understand their challenge
Mary and Rick Reichle understand firsthand the challenges of juggling the responsibilities of life with financing an education and relate...
Alum’s scholarship fund supports doctor of nursing students
Thirty minutes. That’s the window of time nurse anesthetist Johny Williamceau has to get to Gulf Coast Medical Center to...
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...