Ice dancing champ balances studies with international competition
Florida Gulf Coast University sophomore Lucas Appel became the first American man to win an international solo ice dancing competition...
Humanitarian mission to Peru part of basketball player’s journey to FGCU
Some students take a circuitous route before they begin their college journey at Florida Gulf Coast University. For Michael Duax,...
FGCU to open NCAA Tournament Dec. 5 against Marquette
Florida Gulf Coast University will take on fifth-seeded Marquette University Dec. 5 in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Division...
Thankful FGCU student pays it forward with Make-A-Wish Foundation
When most people think about granting wishes, they might imagine a fairy godmother or a genie. For some Southwest...
A crash course in crisis: FGCU hosts mass ‘disaster’ simulation
On Friday, Nov. 15, Florida Gulf Coast University hosted its inaugural “Disaster Day” Interprofessional Simulation, bringing together over 600 participants...
Eagles alum Lyles takes over as women’s basketball head coach
A new era dawned for Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball as Chelsea Lyles was named head coach — only the second person to...
New playwrights festival shines spotlight on emerging FGCU talent
The Emerging Playwrights Festival, to be held Nov. 22-23 at Florida Gulf Coast University, will offer two rising young playwrights a rare...
FGCU study measures impact of Immokalee college prep program
Learn how an FGCU study documented the success of the Guadalupe Center’s college prep program for Immokalee youth....
Journalism alum savors experience covering Paris Olympics
Sebastian Gonzalez can speak with firsthand knowledge about the exhilaration of the Olympics. The 2017 Florida Gulf Coast University journalism graduate...
Grad students experience international internship with Arthrex
Emily might be in Paris on Netflix, but a new internship opportunity unique to Florida Gulf Coast University enabled two...
Entrepreneurship program helps veterans launch and grow businesses
Lia Curfman wanted to combine her deep love for dance with her desire to be an entrepreneur. She achieved this...
Expanded study abroad programs enrich learning experience
Florida Gulf Coast University is making it easier than ever for students to have international learning experiences. Internships, short-term trips,...