Casey Shepherd, Assistant Features Editor
• November 5, 2025
With another storm system brewing in the Atlantic acting as a reminder that the hurricane season is not quite over, Eagle News decided to look back at the history of the relationship between FGCU and hurricanes...
FGCU alumni Izzy Baquerizo and Chloe Lewis unveiled their exhibit “Girl Feast” at the Wasmer Art Gallery on Oct. 16. The exhibit is part of the FGCU Art Galleries’ Alumni Series.
The artists...
Many dream of becoming a hero one day, but few are recognized for it. University Police Officer Gene Raphael was recognized as a hero on Oct. 16, when he received the life-saving award for administering...
With a growing student population, the FGCU Internal Communication Committee organized an event to showcase the five-year update of its 2020-30 Campus Master Plan. Over the next decade, the Southwest Florida...
Ornithologists flocked to FGCU on Sept 2 when a small-billed elaenia, a bird rarely seen in North America, was spotted in the Food Forest.
Anthony Dues, an FGCU student and the vice president of the...
On Sept. 8, the Trump Administration issued an unsigned emergency action known as Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo. The case was filed in response to aggressive raids in Los Angeles that started in June.
The...
Samantha Casey, Assistant Opinion Editor
• October 15, 2025
At Valerie’s House, grieving children and families find comfort, connection and certainty. By volunteering, students can make a real impact on their community. Students can offer support, flourish personally...
President Aysegul Timur has been in office as the fifth president of FGCU for two years now. Since the start of the five-year strategic plan, Timur discussed how the university is progressing on each goal...
Over the past month, gun violence has rattled college campuses across America, potentially affecting how students feel about sharing their political opinions.
On Sept. 10, conservative activist Charlie...
For more than two decades, Jessica Rhea has been a vibrant presence at FGCU, impacting students, engaging the community and even leading classes in heels.
“Jessica Rhea has to be one of the most committed...
Ethan Kranert, Assistant Assignment Editor
• October 8, 2025
Pop Music Ensemble, a new class in the Bower School of Music, aims to encourage students to explore, rehearse and perform popular music through group practice.
Dr. Thomas Cimarusti has been a faculty...
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) released the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) on Sept. 9, and FGCU received a gold-level rating.
The Sustainability...
