Education grad finds her calling in advocating for students
When Madison Franz was a young girl, she enjoyed being the teacher in a pretend school she set up. She’d...
Ian efforts earn WGCU-FM Radio Station of the Year award
The WGCU group photo was decidedly more joyous – and far less storm-weary – than anything its growing staff might...
FGCU students compete to pitch to Minnesota Twins
The students in Kara Winton’s public relations capstone class weren’t hoping to pitch FOR the Minnesota Twins. They were pitching...
Engineering alum finds rail industry is the right track for her
As a project engineer for Brightline Trains, Alexandra Westphal has been fully immersed in the design, pricing and building of...
Peruvian performers win national two-piano competition
A first-place finish in a national contest provided a coda of sorts for the undergraduate journey of two students in...
From FGCU campus to career: Digital badges offer a path
In fall 2020, Lady Ramirez Molina (‘22, health administration ) was well on her way to completing degree requirements that would lead...
Students turning plastic bags into mats for homeless people
The first time Patty Krupp heard about plarn, she knew she’d hit on something special. Plarn turns plastic bags into...
The next great era of FGCU with President-elect Aysegul Timur
On May 4, Aysegul Timur entered the Cohen Student Union to a standing ovation. Minutes before, she had received a...
FGCU Board of Trustees selects President-elect Aysegul Timur
Aysegul Timur enters the room after the FGCU Board of Trustees voted to name her president-elect. Florida Gulf Coast University’s...
10 Outstanding Eagles Inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame
Ten class of 2023 standouts have been inducted into Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded...
Student Consultants Give Professors a New Perspective
When Bianca Arello transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University from an Orlando college, she quickly wanted to learn more about...