Categories | Student success

Spring grad made the most of Honors College opportunities

June 11, 2024 0

If all goes as planned, Dominique Berrette will begin medical school in fall 2025. The highly decorated spring graduate from...

Retired professor’s $2.5 million gift to engineering is largest ever from faculty member

June 6, 2024 0

Thomas M. Missimer recently retired from Florida Gulf Coast University’s U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering . But the former hydrogeology professor’s impact will continue to...

Spring grad tuned in to a commitment to finish her degree

May 28, 2024 0

In her role as an FM traffic manager, Marilyn Kennedy manages and schedules the flow of promotional advertising for Southwest...

FGCU’s Runway Program celebrates $1 million milestone

May 22, 2024 0

Some people know early in life that they’re not interested in a traditional 9-to-5 job. “I knew for the longest...

Sculpture from Ian debris all about ‘creating beauty from chaos’

May 16, 2024 0

The creative minds and skilled hands of some Florida Gulf Coast University students and their professor have transformed the detritus...

Outstanding Eagles inducted into Hall of Fame

May 7, 2024 0

Nine class of 2024 standouts have been inducted into Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded...

FGCU welcomes experienced leader as new athletics director

May 3, 2024 0

Colin Hargis, who has two decades of experience as a Division I administrator including 15 years at North Carolina State...

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...