Longtime donor inspires students with his own success
Even as a child, Cornelius “Pat” Cacho valued education above most things. Born into modest means in British Honduras (now...
Largest grant in FGCU history expected to improve job outlook in SW Florida
More than 1,000 residents of Southwest Florida are expected to land new or better-paying jobs after receiving fast-tracked training and...
Research team helping create digital archive of local island’s history
Like most people who grew up in Lee County, Florida Gulf Coast University senior Hailey Kerr dug her toes into...
How 9/11 changed an FGCU staff member’s life
“They can’t find Uncle Tom.” Those are the words my mother said when she met me on the porch of...
FGCU Campus Food Pantry serves students for 10 years
In fall 2014, Florida Gulf Coast University sophomore Samantha Lloyd was struggling. She was a full-time student with a part-time...
Global Medical Brigades makes a world of difference
After spring finals ended in May, most students kicked back for a post-semester breather or headed home for summer jobs....
Students hope for another class act in next FGCU president
As Florida Gulf Coast University begins the process of selecting a new president to succeed the retiring Mike Martin, a...
As student veterans at FGCU, united they stand
“Thank you for your service.” It is a phrase many have said, and many have heard. Veterans returning home from...
FGCU software engineering student brings skills to Microsoft
Moving across the country to start a job at a mega-corporation could make any working professional sweat. But for Florida Gulf Coast...
Alumna entrepreneur on board with charcuterie platter popularity
Just call Ali Eck the chairwoman of the board. When this Florida Gulf Coast University grad saw artfully arranged cheese...
Middle-income students get help from couple who understand their challenge
Mary and Rick Reichle understand firsthand the challenges of juggling the responsibilities of life with financing an education and relate...