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A crash course in crisis: FGCU hosts mass ‘disaster’ simulation

A crash course in crisis: FGCU hosts mass ‘disaster’ simulation

FGCU 360 NOW | November 19, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 15, Florida Gulf Coast University hosted its inaugural “Disaster Day” Interprofessional Simulation, bringing together over 600 participants for an adrenaline-charged emergency training exercise. More than 300 students from FGCU’s Marieb College of…

Eagles alum Lyles takes over as women’s basketball head coach

Eagles alum Lyles takes over as women’s basketball head coach

FGCU 360 NOW | November 15, 2024

A new era dawned for Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball as Chelsea Lyles was named head coach — only the second person to hold that position in program history. “Chelsea Lyles is a longtime Eagle, having…

Shark tales: megalodon meets cutting-edge technology at FGCU

Shark tales: megalodon meets cutting-edge technology at FGCU

FGCU 360 NOW | November 13, 2024

When Florida Gulf Coast University earth science instructor Harry Maisch asked a staff member at the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library for assistance with crafting visual teaching aids, his goal was to help his students hold…

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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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