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A wooded area with a wooden sign reading Campus Nature Trail

Unique ecosystems and ‘that old Florida knowledge’ to discover across campus

Florida Gulf Coast University’s campus is more than just classrooms and walkways — it’s a living laboratory for learning. From…

A long-haired man in a purple button-down shirt stands in front of a blackboard with math writing

Meet the FGCU professor playing in everyone’s backyard

From serial killers to hurricanes, Senthil Girimurugan plays in everyone’s backyard, using statistics to support wide-ranging research and inspire curiosity-driven…

A wooden boardwalk cuts through a lush wilderness, as a student walks toward a green-roofed building

A closer look at native plants blooming seasonally across campus

Walking through the Florida Gulf Coast University campus is a botanical adventure. Nearly half of its 807 acres is preserved…

New institute advancing sustainability, resiliency planned in Charlotte County

Florida Gulf Coast University’s 11th academic building will be a premier learning, research and outreach institute in Charlotte County developed…

A person wearing a pink floral kimono with a yellow obi stands in front of the Kaminarimon gate at Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. The gate features large red pillars and a giant red lantern with black and gold details hanging from the center. Other visitors can be seen walking through the gate in the background.

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…

3 wildlife predators that signify a healthy campus ecosystem

Alligators, snakes and eagles — oh my! The presence of predators like these on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus is actually a sign…

An orange butterfly with black spots and stripes on its wings is perched on a vibrant red and yellow flower. The background is blurred, highlighting the butterfly and the flower.

5 tiny creatures with a big campus presence

Insects and other arthropods are the unsung engineers of the world around us. They pollinate plants, decompose organic matter, aerate…

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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…

Three people stand in shallow water near a large body of water under a partly cloudy sky. Two men hold tall poles with GPS devices, and a woman stands nearby observing. They appear to be conducting a survey or fieldwork.

FGCU students harness technology to study hurricane impacts, coastal habitats

Florida Gulf Coast University students are using technology for several projects designed to help Southwest Florida community partners manage challenges in coastal areas, ranging…

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FGCU grads stepping up amid school counselor shortages

The American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of 250 students per school counselor. In Florida, the average ratio was…

A large group of approximately 40 people pose for a group photo under a covered outdoor area. They are arranged in several rows, some standing and others kneeling. The group includes individuals in casual clothing, uniforms, and safety vests, with some wearing badges or lanyards. Behind them is a colorful mural on the wall, part of a building with windows, and another mural visible to the right.

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…

A pink roseate spoonbill wades in calm, shallow blue water with plants nearby.

Students go wild with nature art on display at Rookery Bay

This spring, a collaboration between two Florida Gulf Coast University art classes and the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center in Naples gave students the…