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From burns to beer, monthly Conserveza sparks conservation collaboration

From burns to beer, monthly Conserveza sparks conservation collaboration

FGCU 360 NOW | May 15, 2025

On the first Friday of most months at the Naples Botanical Garden, conservationists from across Southwest Florida gather to share ideas, build relationships and strengthen the region’s conservation community. What started as a simple networking…

Women’s golfer earns spot in NCAA Championship tourney

Women’s golfer earns spot in NCAA Championship tourney

FGCU 360 NOW | May 13, 2025

An eagle propelled an Eagle student-athlete to new heights as junior Lousiane Gauthier became the first Florida Gulf Coast University golfer to qualify for the NCAA Championship. Gauthier placed fourth individually at the NCAA Women’s Golf…

Hands-on research opens doors for software engineering grad

Hands-on research opens doors for software engineering grad

FGCU 360 NOW | May 08, 2025

During high school at Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville, Kevin Kostage developed a fascination with computers and a budding interest in forensics, sparked by a course he took shortly before graduating. When he…

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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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