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…
Philanthropist helps father of 2 achieve dream of college degree
For Andre Green, a 30-year-old Jamaican native and father of two, a circuitous 10-year effort to earn a college degree…
Alumna doggedly devoted to creating canine couture
FGCU alumnna Erica Kovacevic launched a clothing company for dogs…
Brothers teach others how to strive for success
America is a land of second chances, and two brothers with Florida Gulf Coast University ties use this ideology as…
FGCU opens new career doors for nontraditional students
It’s never too late to chase one’s dreams, and Florida Gulf Coast University embraces this philosophy as it focuses on…
Soaring Eagle awards honor high-achieving alumni
It usually takes many years to build the sort of life that brings with it accolades and recognition from the…
Alumna of Distinction has been pushing the envelope for years
An award is a tangible recognition of how the past influences the future. FGCU’s annual Alumni of Distinction Award is…
Aspiring chef turns up heat in the kitchen and on the court
Kierra “Kiki” Adams may wield a competitive edge over her peers when she follows her dream into the heated atmosphere…
FGCU launches comprehensive campaign to ensure continued excellence
As Florida Gulf Coast University heads into its second quarter-century, there is much to celebrate: a thriving institution educating 16,000…
Grad student empowering artisans of her family’s homeland
We spend much of our lives sourcing and enjoying the clothes we wear and the foods we love, yet we…
Art & sole: Marketing major gains foothold with customized shoes
Custom-painted sneakers are all the rage. You see them all over your TikTok feed, and even around the Florida Gulf…