Categories | Student Success

Thankful FGCU student pays it forward with Make-A-Wish Foundation

November 26, 2024 0

When most people think about granting wishes, they might imagine a fairy godmother or a genie.   For some Southwest...

Expanded study abroad programs enrich learning experience

October 18, 2024 0

Florida Gulf Coast University is making it easier than ever for students to have international learning experiences. Internships, short-term trips,...

RHM partnership with Ritz-Carlton yields internships and careers

June 13, 2024 0

When Alfonso Diaz applied for internships as an undergraduate at Florida Gulf Coast University’s School of Resort & Hospitality Management , he knew little about ritzy...

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...

Service-learning trip introduces students to Zuni culture

May 9, 2024 0

Over spring break, many students go to the beach or return home for rest and relaxation. This year, however, seven...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...