Guided growth: A tale of mentorship from Lutgert College of Business
Florida Gulf Coast University finance major Belen Findley has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. With a loan from her parents, she…
Ivy League grad finds room to grow on the court among Eagles
Keeshawn Kellman didn’t take a long and winding road from Princeton to Florida Gulf Coast University. It was fast and…
Alum grapples way to victory in rising sport: beach wrestling
Stepping onto a warm, sandy beach in Barbados, Jabari Irons already knew he was a champion. “When I compete, I…
Former Eagle enjoys being back with team that inspired her
Former FGCU basketball standout Kendall Spray now enjoys working on the sidelines as the team’s operations director….
Eagles fit together in marriage, business
Jenny and Thor Parrish are fitness advocates. Through their love, communication and collaboration, the two Florida Gulf Coast University graduates…
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…
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…
Student Consultants Give Professors a New Perspective
When Bianca Arello transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University from an Orlando college, she quickly wanted to learn more about…
An Amazing Underwater Classroom in the Gulf of Mexico
The first of six artificial reef “villages” was lowered into the Gulf of Mexico by crane March 1. Drive 15…
Alumni Awards’ top honoree exemplifies community leadership
Giving back is woven into Stefanie Ink Edwards’ DNA. So, it comes as no surprise she was nominated for and…
Pioneering Conference in Southwest Florida Focuses on Family Businesses
Next month, multi-generational family business leaders will convene at FGCU to hear from a world-famous speaker and local entrepreneurs. As…
FGCU grad finds recipe for success in restaurant industry
When Michael Kemna (’16, Criminal Justice ) was just out of high school in Cumberland, Maine, in 2010, he put together binders…