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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…