Categories | Student success

President’s Circle for Excellence: A new way to support FGCU’s strategic initiatives

April 25, 2024 0

For Gail Markham, joining the President’s Circle for Excellence adds up to a win-win situation. The founder of Markham Norton...

Exploring science and intellectual pursuit in the theatre department

April 12, 2024 0

Theater has long been a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and exploration. Plays that endure often have a timeless relevance in...

From interviewing to etiquette, Career Development Services has students covered

April 10, 2024 0

Lindsey Lydon and Brett Anderson have several important things in common. They are Florida Gulf Coast University seniors focused on...

Grad school experiences lead to success for technology entrepreneur

April 5, 2024 0

It’s not unusual for a college student to take a part-time job at the corner sandwich shop to help make...

Art lover dedicated to collecting student work, supporting galleries

March 19, 2024 0

A SWFL art lover opens up about the joy of collecting artwork and supporting Florida Gulf Coast University’s art students...

Easing the burden: How rent-free living gives students a chance to soar

March 12, 2024 0

Twenty years ago, a partnership between Florida Gulf Coast University and the Southern Scholarship Foundation paved the way for high-achieving...

Guided growth: A tale of mentorship from Lutgert College of Business

March 8, 2024 0

Florida Gulf Coast University finance major Belen Findley has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. With a loan from her parents, she...

Economics and finance grad from Ecuador hopes to help home country

February 28, 2024 0

Andrea Santana graduated summa cum laude in December with a double major in economics and finance . As she eyes graduate school...

The great escape: A prescription for nursing success

February 20, 2024 0

The patient, Mr. Jones, lies on his back under a blue blanket in a hospital bed, blinking up at the...

Hoops veteran turns up heat on the court and in the kitchen

February 15, 2024 0

An FGCU basketball star’s athleticism is an asset as she pursues her dream of becoming a professional chef....

FGCU faculty piloting new AI-powered teaching tool

February 9, 2024 0

Florida Gulf Coast University faculty members are piloting classroom use of an AI-powered writing assistant that never sleeps, never complains...

Fall grad dives into male-dominated supply chain field

February 7, 2024 0

The pivotal event of Dominique Fatal’s life came as a middle schooler when she joined Swim Florida, an organization dedicated...