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Wine tower to empower hospitality students
While resort and hospitality majors at Florida Gulf Coast University already boast a 100 percent placement rate upon graduation, the program is on track to take their education to a higher level – literally. Considering the importance of wine in Southwest Florida, where the Naples Winter Wine Festival and the Southwest Florida Food and Wine…
When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink.
French Renaissance writer Francois Rabelais wasn’t a student at FGCU when he said that in the 1500s, but he was on to something. Perhaps the most personalized props on campus besides cellphones are bottles, cups, tumblers and travel mugs, and the only thirst tougher to quench here than the one for knowledge is that from…
Event celebrates fourth president, next 20 years
The path to Florida Gulf Coast University’s next 20 years led right through Dunk City at the 2018 President’s Celebration, which took place April 7. Some 400 guests walked through the doors of Alico Arena, stepping into what is customarily a basketball venue, but on this night was transformed, draped in elegant white curtains, bathed in…
Bringing learning full circle
noun | caplstone | \’kap-stōn\ 1 : the high point : crowning achievement 2 : a foray into the real world as a student nears graduation Golf course management major Thor Parrish dreams of one day owning his own course. “I definitely see myself opening up my own driving range,” said Parrish, a junior, who’s also…
Lutgert survey assesses Immokalee economy
What’s the future of Immokalee’s economy? Researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University are on a mission to answer that question with a new survey targeting business owners and executives. Collectively, the initial respondents have an optimistic outlook when it comes to doing business in the Collier County community. “The survey portion is the most important…
10 distinguished seniors join Hall of Fame
Ten graduating seniors were inducted into the Florida Gulf Coast University Hall of Fame on Friday, April 6 — the highest recognition given to students at FGCU. These high-achieving Eagles are leaders among leaders, models of mentoring, superstars of scholarship and service who epitomize The FGCU Effect — inspiring those who inspire others. “The Hall…
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