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FGCU grad shaping coastal conservation through island foundation

FGCU grad shaping coastal conservation through island foundation

FGCU 360 NOW | June 10, 2025

It isn’t easy being James Evans these days. As chief executive officer of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Evans is responsible for carrying out the nonprofit’s mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. That…

FGCU study offers roadmap for regional private residential community governance

FGCU study offers roadmap for regional private residential community governance

FGCU 360 NOW | June 05, 2025

A recent study headed by a Florida Gulf Coast University faculty member explored how the successful transition of a private residential community in nearby Estero to a member-owned real estate association could serve as a…

Drawn to the University Archives: Finding inspiration in Southwest Florida’s history

Drawn to the University Archives: Finding inspiration in Southwest Florida’s history

FGCU 360 NOW | June 03, 2025

When Southwest Florida cartoonist Doug MacGregor donated a collection of his work to Florida Gulf Coast University, he hoped it might one day inspire future artists. He didn’t have to wait very long. …

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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.

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