Eagle entrepreneur gives pickleball an eco-friendly spin
FGCU’s Dillon Rosenthal turns pickleball waste into opportunity, building BounceBack Pickle through competitions, mentorship and eco‑focused entrepreneurship training at FGCU....
FGCU grad student studies wild dolphins in the Bahamas
Much like the 400 dolphins she spends her summers with, water is the ideal place to be for Allison Sanchez....
Branching out: FGCU leads community effort to restore mangroves
FGCU and Island Coast High students, faculty and staff restored mangroves at Fort Myers Beach, to restore a vital stretch...
SMART Scholarship opens doors for FGCU software engineering grad
FGCU graduate Jordan Kooyman advances his career through a prestigious SMART Scholarship, gaining full funding, internships and Air Force employment....
‘Your University’ takes the stage as Provost’s Seminar Series returns
FGCU’s Provost’s Seminar Series returns for 2026, featuring top scholars, authors and industry leaders connecting big ideas to regional impact....
Concrete competition projects yield real engineering experience
FGCU civil engineering students design innovative concrete projects for ASCE competition, applying real‑world problem‑solving skills...
Undergrad turning her underwater videography into VR experiences
Marine science grad student Zoe Szabo pioneers 360-degree underwater videography and VR tools enhancing scientific diving education, research and conservation....
Carnegie recognizes FGCU’s exceptional community engagement
FGCU earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, highlighting its commitment to service-learning, civic engagement and impactful partnerships in Southwest Florida....
Fall grad already putting financial savvy to work for investors
FGCU alum Ryan Edwards uses real-world investing, tutoring and internships to build a successful analyst career in financial strategy....
Fall grad exemplifies power of mentoring, research experience
Explore Stephen Vale’s inspiring academic journey, driven by mentorship, research opportunities, and a passion for bridging healthcare gaps....
Night at the Nest fuels FGCU Athletics
Night at the Nest raised $1.5 million for FGCU Athletics, advancing nutrition initiatives and benefiting 270 student-athletes....
Picture this: Celebrating FGCU’s fall Class of 2025
Celebrate FGCU’s fall 2025 commencement with a photo gallery showcasing the energy, excitement and pride of graduates across six colleges....