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Graduate flees ‘country in chaos’ to pursue dreams of college degree

Graduate flees ‘country in chaos’ to pursue dreams of college degree

FGCU 360 NOW | February 03, 2023

For Venezuela native Sofia Morón Márquez, the path to graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University began with her escape from what she characterized as “a country in chaos.” It also afforded her the chance to…

FGCU’s blossoming relationship with the Naples Botanical Garden benefits students, alumni and international partners

FGCU’s blossoming relationship with the Naples Botanical Garden benefits students, alumni and international partners

FGCU 360 NOW | January 29, 2023

Banana, papaya and pineapple plants aren’t the only things bearing fruit at the Naples Botanical Garden. A mutually beneficial relationship between the garden and Florida Gulf Coast University has taken root, yielding jobs in a…

Philanthropist helps father of 2 achieve dream of college degree

Philanthropist helps father of 2 achieve dream of college degree

FGCU 360 NOW | January 24, 2023

For Andre Green, a 30-year-old Jamaican native and father of two, a circuitous 10-year effort to earn a college degree concluded successfully in December at Florida Gulf Coast University. Thanks to a chance encounter with…

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Why bother saving the planet?

Why bother saving the planet?

The News-Press | January 01, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Jones is the author of this article.

Couple spots Florida Panther roaming around Lehigh Acres backyard

Couple spots Florida Panther roaming around Lehigh Acres backyard

NBC 2 | December 28, 2022

Dr. Billy Gunnel discusses the panther population.

Alligator caught knocking on front door of Bonita Springs home

Alligator caught knocking on front door of Bonita Springs home

NBC 2 | December 19, 2022

Dr. Win Everham talks about how to coexist with alligators.

Lawmakers want Tik Tok app banned in US amid safety concerns

Lawmakers want Tik Tok app banned in US amid safety concerns

NBC 2 | December 16, 2022

Dr. Christine Wright-Isak discusses a possible ban on the popular app Tik Tok.

Experts tracking activity of rattlesnakes after Hurricane Ian

Experts tracking activity of rattlesnakes after Hurricane Ian

NBC 2 | December 12, 2022

Instructor Matt Metcalf and graduate student Ella Guedouar discuss how rattlesnakes navigated Hurricane Ian.

Gas prices fall under $3 at some Southwest Florida gas stations

Gas prices fall under $3 at some Southwest Florida gas stations

NBC 2 | December 11, 2022

Dr. Victor Claar discusses gas prices.

FGCU debuts new logo

ABC 7 | December 07, 2022

FGCU unveils its new logo.

Invasive ‘monster lizard’ infesting Cape Coral backyard

Invasive ‘monster lizard’ infesting Cape Coral backyard

ABC 7 | December 05, 2022

FGCU graduate student Ella Guedouar discusses Nile Monitor lizards.

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