Meet the Eagles protecting sea turtle nests in Southwest Florida
Sea turtle conservation research at FGCU combines classroom learning with fieldwork in two state parks to study hatchling survival in...
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...
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...
Grad overcomes years of health challenges to earn biology degree
Like many of her peers in Florida Gulf Coast University’s spring commencement class, Marisa Manning’s high school didn’t have a...
FGCU COVID-19 research reaches rarified air in Utah
Students present pathogen study to pandemic expert Fauci at top conference...
Bridge to Iquitos: An FGCU undergrad’s Peruvian research adventure
What if you could step back in time and see the landscape as it was before human development? In most...
Alumna dives deep into waterway health in southern Florida
Environmental studies grad works as science technician for South Florida Water Management District...
‘Cancer Biology’ students create a life-saving campaign
When students think of cancer, many don’t consider younger people such as themselves at risk. But cancer does not have...
Wasp-loving professor gets unique gift from former student
If someone named a wasp after you, you might consider it stinging commentary on their feelings about you. But when...
Service-learning champion sings the praises of community involvement
Biology major Estelle Ayomen one of two Excellence in Civic Engagement Award recipients...
For alum, animals are much more than pet projects
Meghan Schuman has come full circle. She grew up on a 35-acre spread in north Cape Coral that’s essentially a...
Undergraduate research not just an experiment at FGCU
Experience opens doors to graduate school and scholarships from leading institutions...