FGCU Newsroom

News Spotlight

FGCU education empowers grad to open English school in Turkey

FGCU education empowers grad to open English school in Turkey

FGCU 360 NOW | October 09, 2025

Since childhood, Damla Ozdemir dreamed of opening an English-language school in her native Turkey. Her passion for learning fueled her desire to empower others through teaching. Since graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University in December…

Students, faculty team up to bolster middle school math education

Students, faculty team up to bolster middle school math education

FGCU 360 NOW | October 07, 2025

For Kayla Kerr and Mason Huffman, the summer months weren’t filled with poolside lounging, traveling or other leisurely pursuits. Instead, the Florida Gulf Coast University undergrads devoted themselves to broadening their skill sets by helping…

Serving seniors inspires health science grad to pursue leadership role

Serving seniors inspires health science grad to pursue leadership role

FGCU 360 NOW | September 30, 2025

Every morning, Tily Sayeh rises with a singular mission to make a measurable impact. And as skilled nursing administrator at Cypress Cove, a senior living community in Fort Myers, she’s uniquely positioned to do just…

Experts

Featured Stories

One-of-a-kind sculpture made of metal debris left by Hurricane Ian

One-of-a-kind sculpture made of metal debris left by Hurricane Ian

WGCU | February 29, 2024

Students and an art professor at FGCU created a sculpture from debris left behind by Hurricane Ian.

Burmese python sightings spark concern in Cape Haze Peninsula

Burmese python sightings spark concern in Cape Haze Peninsula

ABC 7 | February 28, 2024

Andrew Durso, Ph.D., talks to a reporter about the python moving north.

Keeping nurses in SWFL, New partnership with Lee Health and FGCU

Keeping nurses in SWFL, New partnership with Lee Health and FGCU

NBC 2 | February 28, 2024

The reporter talks to an FGCU nursing student about the importance of the LINE grant.

More people are taking solo vacations, and it could be good for your mental health

More people are taking solo vacations, and it could be good for your mental health

ABC 7 | February 22, 2024

FGCU professor talks about the importance of alone time.

The Stanley cup craze: How a thermos became a status symbol

The Stanley cup craze: How a thermos became a status symbol

NBC 2 | February 20, 2024

FGCU marketing professor Gina Tran, Ph.D., explains how a cup became popular.

Second rent-free home dedicated on FGCU campus

Second rent-free home dedicated on FGCU campus

WGCU | February 16, 2024

The reporter covers the opening of the second rent-free home on FGCU’s campus.

FGCU President Aysegul Timur talks about the university’s new strategic plan

FGCU President Aysegul Timur talks about the university’s new strategic plan

NBC 2 | February 16, 2024

President Timur talks to NBC 2 anchor about the future of FGCU.

Zyn: How bad is it for kids?

Zyn: How bad is it for kids?

ABC 7 | February 14, 2024

Virginia Londahl-Ramsey, DNP Nurse Anesthesiology Program Director at FGCU, talks about nicotine’s effect on kids.

See all News Stories »

Media Contacts

Media & PR

Athletics

Katie Cribbs

Assistant Director, Media and Public Relations
Areas: University news & features, faculty experts

239-745-4602 | [email protected]

Pamela McCabe

Director, University Communications & Media Relations
Areas: FGCU President, official University responses, crisis and emergency communication

239-590-1012 | [email protected]