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Connections count in engineering, ’15 alumnus finds
If there’s one myth Angel Hernandez (Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, ’15) wants to bust about his industry, it’s the image of a solitary engineer. “If you think you’re going to go into engineering and work by yourself, you’re mistaken,” Hernandez says. As a civil analyst with Kimley-Horn, Hernandez relies on team members – and they…
Fly ready for a fresh start in his second season
  New life is everywhere in the second season of the Michael Fly era with the Florida Gulf Coast University men’s basketball team. And we don’t just mean the roster. In taking yet another page from the playbook of former Dunk City boss Andy Enfield, Fly anticipates his infant son becoming a regular at Eagles…
‘Water Stories’ connects life with the arts
  Scientists, economists, health professionals, activists and residents have shared their thoughts about Southwest Florida’s ongoing struggle to maintain its water quality. Now, a new collaboration between Florida Gulf Coast University’s theatre and music composition students is reminding the community of the power and myths surrounding this natural resource. Earlier this year, Associate Professor Gerritt…
For alum, animals are much more than pet projects
Meghan Schuman has come full circle. She grew up on a 35-acre spread in north Cape Coral that’s essentially a hobby farm. And for the past 2 years – ever since being named associate veterinarian at Viscaya-Prado Veterinary Hospital in Cape Coral – she has lived on that spread. This is where she first dreamed…
Exercise science grad finds career at Babcock Ranch a great fit
He was born and raised in Southwest Florida and went to Florida Gulf Coast University on a full scholarship the school offered at the time to high school valedictorians. His wife is a former FGCU basketball star beloved by Eagles fans. And he rides his bicycle to work in the heart of the progressive new…
Marketing major makes swift climb to success with Allyn International
Corey Hosch graduated from FGCU in December 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, but he is now logistics manager for Allyn International, a supply chain consulting firm that provides professional logistics services, customs compliance and tax management worldwide in more than 20 languages. His career trajectory has been one of the fastest ever seen…
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