Categories | Student success

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...

Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists Honor Top Scholars

January 31, 2024 0

Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s or Dean’s lists....

Grant helps FGCU create pathway to jobs in supply chain, analytics

January 19, 2024 0

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has secured a $2 million grant for presenting condensed online courses to train local workers...

TV stations help FGCU grads launch careers

December 20, 2023 0

From campus to broadcast: Dive into the dynamic world of local television news as Florida Gulf Coast University journalism graduates...

FGCU students making a difference through Millennium Fellowships

December 11, 2023 0

Andrew Parra and Serena Truong organized an effort this fall providing much-needed health education, screenings and supplies to members of...

Prescribing success: How FGCU is tackling the professional nursing shortfall

December 8, 2023 0

Florida Gulf Coast University, the state Legislature and the two largest healthcare systems in Southwest Florida are working together on...