Student’s quick rise to top CrossFit athlete inspires others
When she decided to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, Blaise Betten found more than a path to a bachelor’s degree....
Hospitality students check in for guidance from retired Ritz-Carlton exec
Ed Staros brings wisdom of 48 years in industry to role as school’s executive-in-residence...
Education is all in the family for Gilbert clan
“It takes a village to raise a child,” according to an often-cited African proverb. Sometimes within a village, it takes...
FGCU opens Lucas Hall – a home for entrepreneurs
Florida Gulf Coast University’s newest structure is a 27,000-square-foot, three-story paradise for the entrepreneurial minded. It officially opened Tuesday. A...
Software engineering students, local firms both win through mentoring
FGCU’s required two-semester class, “Mentored Senior Software Engineering Program,” catapults real-world experience to a new level. On the surface, the...
Music grad scores national award for young composers
ASCAP Foundation honors writers ‘taking concert music in new and exciting directions’...
Eagle Fund soars with careful tending by business students
Learning the ins and outs of investing is critical for students interested in pursuing careers in portfolio management or related...
STEM grad finds the right formula: chemistry plus teaching
Noyce Scholarship eases path for next generation of science educators...
Southern Scholarship Foundation breaks ground on 2nd Pilot House
The Gresham-Kite Pilot Scholarship House at Florida Gulf Coast University will soon have a new neighbor. The Southern Scholarship Foundation...
Alum’s TikToks inspire fellow teachers, attract following
Classroom hacks and Cricut crafts earn millions of views...