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Florida primary updates

Florida primary updates

August 29, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief In an upset, Democratic candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum has won the primary election and will run against Republican candidate Ron DeSantis in November....

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‘It wasn’t about wondering if it was the right place. I just knew it.’ Meet FGCU’s new assistant dean and director of multicultural leadership and development

July 11, 2018

About six months ago, Chris Blakely was in Kentucky looking at job listings when he found his dream job. He asked his wife if he could apply for the position – in Florida. “Go for it,” she said....

FGCU Runs on Dunkin’ Donuts

July 9, 2018

America runs on Dunkin’ — and now, FGCU will, after FGCU Athletics officials announced a new partnership with the company last Tuesday. The partnership will introduce onsite giveaways at FGCU home...

Two active storms churn the Atlantic and Caribbean, pose no threat experts say

July 9, 2018

Two active storms have churned in the Atlantic and Caribbean over the past few days, with one of them expected to become a hurricane. Tropical Depression Three developed into Tropical Storm Chris over...

Hurricane season is on full force: ‘Tiny’ Beryl becomes first hurricane of the year

July 6, 2018

Hurricane season is on full force as Beryl officially upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane Friday, making it the first hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic season. Moving westward at 15mph, Beryl has maximum sustained...

Memorial honoring deceased biology professor to take place at food forest

Memorial honoring deceased biology professor to take place at food forest

July 3, 2018

An unofficial tree planting memorial in honor of deceased FGCU Assistant Professor of Biology, John Herman, will take place at the food forest on Wednesday, July 4, at 11 a.m. Herman, who specialized in...

FGCU to receive $9.2 million in state funding

FGCU to receive $9.2 million in state funding

June 29, 2018

FGCU is projected to receive $9.2 million in state funding this year after placing eighth — out of 12 state universities —  in performance-based funding. The results, based on 10 metrics, were released...

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A student holds a Never Again sign at the Fort Myers March For Our Lives rally in late March.

Road to change bus tour: Parkland survivors come to FGCU

June 25, 2018

Parkland school shooting survivors are taking a stance through political activism with the March For Our Lives: Road to Change bus tour — and one stop will be at FGCU. The two-month, nationwide tour...

Florida will likely see more rain the next few days

Florida will likely see more rain the next few days

May 21, 2018

Florida will likely see more heavy rainfall over the next few days.   A low-pressure disturbance could potentially develop into a tropical system, according to a National Hurricane Center’s weather...

FGCU Student Body President leads Florida Student Association: First in FGCU history

FGCU Student Body President leads Florida Student Association: First in FGCU history

May 20, 2018

FGCU Student Body President Jalisa White was elected as the 2018-2019 Florida Student Association Chair on Saturday, May 19, becoming the first student in FGCU history to be elected for the position.   In...

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Proposal submitted for 24/4 library program

April 18, 2018

On Tuesday, April 17, Student Government President Jalisa White presented the library 24/4 program proposal to the Senate during the weekly meeting. The program is an initiative that originated under White...

This week in Student Government

This week in Student Government

April 6, 2018

FGCU Student Government met on Tuesday, April 3 for their first meeting under its new administration. The meeting addressed, and elected the new Senate President for the 2018-2019 school year. Vice President...

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