Purple Star status recognizes FGCU’s dedication to veterans
Florida Gulf Coast University senior Danielle Baynum grew up as a self-described “Navy brat” in a long line of veterans....
FGCU education empowers grad to open English school in Turkey
Since childhood, Damla Ozdemir dreamed of opening an English-language school in her native Turkey. Her passion for learning fueled her...
Summer 2025 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 or Dean’s lists....
Students gain experience, career connections via Lee Health internships
Three Florida Gulf Coast University students recently completed internships with one of Southwest Florida’s largest healthcare systems through a program...
Japan dream becomes reality for Eagle abroad
At 12 years old, Lillian Paulitz fell in love with Japanese culture through its popular animation. Soon, her passion spilled...
From electronics to ales, alum keeps business ventures brewing
Wesley Sprecher hasn’t cloned himself. It just seems like it. The 2018 Florida Gulf Coast University graduate co-founded Swamp Cat Brewing Co., a Fort...
Students get hands-on healthcare experiences on a global scale
A group of Florida Gulf Coast University students returned from their Global Medical Brigades trip to Panama this spring with a newfound appreciation for the amenities they...
First graduates of FGCU partnership with medical school embark upon residencies
The first four students to graduate from medical school through Florida Gulf Coast University’s pre-health professional program partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) are...
FGCU business students witness history at Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting
Five Florida Gulf Coast University students from the Lutgert College of Business got a little more than the typical career preparedness experience they expected from their coursework during...
Nine outstanding Eagles inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame
Nine class of 2025 standouts have been inducted into Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded...
Hands-on research opens doors for software engineering grad
During high school at Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville, Kevin Kostage developed a fascination with computers and a...
The FGCU team that helps students and employers find each other
Rose Fuller knows college students aren’t just looking for jobs — they’re looking for careers that align with their passions...