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FGCU grad teaching — and learning — through Fulbright in Colombia

FGCU grad teaching — and learning — through Fulbright in Colombia

FGCU 360 NOW | March 28, 2025

Casandra Casadevalle didn’t think she had a shot at the Fulbright Program when she first thought about applying during her senior year as a psychology major at Florida Gulf Coast University. But now she’s 1,400…

Breaking news: FGCU journalism grad capturing top stories for Fox News

Breaking news: FGCU journalism grad capturing top stories for Fox News

FGCU 360 NOW | March 26, 2025

Lots of people want to see their name in lights, but Julia Bonavita? She wants to see her name in photo credits. The 2021 Florida Gulf Coast University journalism graduate has been a production assistant…

Lyles excited about playing ‘best of the best’ as FGCU women enter 11th NCAA tourney

Lyles excited about playing ‘best of the best’ as FGCU women enter 11th NCAA tourney

FGCU 360 NOW | March 20, 2025

This isn’t Chelsea Lyles’ first rodeo. She has been on the bench as an assistant coach, recruiting coordinator or associate head coach for the Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball team in 10 NCAA Tournaments.…

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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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