FGCU swimmer a passionate advocate for school counseling, mental health
Emily Merton says her high school counselor in Jacksonville was the kind of dedicated professional who ensured students didn’t fall...
Deaf business student turns small steps into big reward
According to Ryan Sullivan (’23, business management ), his biggest obstacle to succeeding in college has been group projects. “Multiple people talk...
FGCU Complete ‘a lifeline’ for students seeking degree completion
Alissa Perry wanted to finish the college degree she started when she was pregnant with her first child. But she...
Pageant crown proves Sha Carter is more than just a basketball star
From the time she started playing competitive basketball at 13 to her acclaimed collegiate career at Florida Gulf Coast University,...
Building legacies at FGCU: The faces behind the facades
A walk through the Florida Gulf Coast University campus means you’re confronted with many names – names that adorn our...
Inspired by mentors, grad from Venezuela pursues leadership in higher ed
Marena Sanoja makes her accomplishments all sound so easy: Leaving her family behind in her native Venezuela at age 12...
Spring 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists honor top scholars
Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s List or Dean’s...
New FGCU Foundation board chair gives time, talent and treasure
Chuck Ketteman, outgoing FGCU Foundation board chair, handed over the gavel to Samantha Scott, the first alum selected to lead...
Students gain life-changing experiences through national fellowships, scholarships
A Florida Gulf Coast University senior who is a first-generation Muslim American will be pursuing a career in the medical...
Education grad finds her calling in advocating for students
When Madison Franz was a young girl, she enjoyed being the teacher in a pretend school she set up. She’d...
FGCU students compete to pitch to Minnesota Twins
The students in Kara Winton’s public relations capstone class weren’t hoping to pitch FOR the Minnesota Twins. They were pitching...
Engineering alum finds rail industry is the right track for her
As a project engineer for Brightline Trains, Alexandra Westphal has been fully immersed in the design, pricing and building of...