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Eagles blend art with science to help prevent birds hitting buildings

Eagles blend art with science to help prevent birds hitting buildings

FGCU 360 NOW | February 20, 2025

According to the alma mater, “Where Our Wings Will Take Us,” Florida Gulf Coast University students “can fly just as far / As our dreams let us go.” For birds, however, dreams are less of…

Cacho’s success story, scholarship fund inspired students

Cacho’s success story, scholarship fund inspired students

FGCU 360 NOW | February 18, 2025

The Eagle family has lost a generous longtime champion of education and student success with the death of Cornelius “Pat” Cacho Feb. 7. He was 98. Cacho’s lifelong commitment to education was rooted in his…

Six alumni help illuminate ‘Radium Girls’ at FGCU’s TheatreLab

Six alumni help illuminate ‘Radium Girls’ at FGCU’s TheatreLab

FGCU 360 NOW | February 13, 2025

Six alumni have returned to their alma mater to bring the powerful story of “Radium Girls” to life at Florida Gulf Coast University’s TheatreLab. The production, Feb. 14-23, shines a light on the untold struggles…

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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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