Florida Gulf Coast University

With six colleges and five schools, FGCU offers academic programs designed to meet the workforce demands of Southwest Florida.

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

#FGCU grad student Kristen Carney is expanding adaptive sports opportunities throughout Southwest Florida.

Her efforts earned her ESPN's Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award.

Read Kristen's story and learn more about adaptive sports on FGCU 360.:https://t.co/AdZmnhSwxV

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

From international hoops to FGCU's court 🦅🏀

Freshman Ari Turla helped Team Canada capture a silver medal. Now she's ready to begin her journey at The Nest.

Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/VQBD6MYlKk

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Preserving the past.📼

#FGCU history major Jayson Cathey is helping WINK News digitize decades of local television footage.

Through his internship, he's documenting the stories that shaped Southwest Florida. 💚💙

Read more: https://t.co/f4Lsi6Kwcv

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Congratulations to our Summer 2026 President's and Dean's List scholars! Give a shout-out to your Eagle in the comments. 💙💚
https://t.co/cksRj0eKTr

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

#FGCU is building strong connections between the classroom and the construction industry.

Over the summer, professors embedded with construction firms to gain firsthand insight.

Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/EUtouHeDc9

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Three degrees, a leadership role at Hertz and now an adjunct faculty member, Honors alum Sam Palmisano made the most of every opportunity at #FGCU.

Now he's inspiring the next generation of Eagles. 🦅

Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/hjfHlps4sM

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Learning never stopped over the summer at #FGCU.
Teachers joined the Whitaker Institute to get wet and muddy exploring the cypress dome, gaining hands-on experiences they can bring back to their classrooms.

Read more on #FGCU 360: https://t.co/eLJdcjMw3F

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

💙💚 Save the date for College Colors Day! 💚💙

Show your Eagle pride by wearing your green and blue on Tuesday, September 1. 🦅

🎉 Grab freebies on the Library Lawn starting at 10 a.m.

👀 See you there!

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

29 years ago, #FGCU held its first-ever day of classes on August 25, 1997. Happy birthday to our Eagle family! 🥳🦅

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Curious about our camera roll? Take a sneak peek at our photo gallery from the start of the Fall '26 semester! 📸🦅

🔗 Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/FEmW16IUe6

[State University System of Florida @SUS_Florida]

Florida continues to lead the nation. Following @EDSecMcMahon's National Higher Education Call to Action, the State University System and Florida College System became the first in the nation to submit a joint response representing all 28 state colleges and 12 public universities, reaffirming our shared commitment to academic excellence, student success, and workforce readiness. Read more: https://t.co/7nwhj7o1gM

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

It's a new beginning for our Eagles... welcome to #FGCU! 💙💚

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

From President Timur and all of us here at #FGCU, have a fantastic start to the Fall 2026 semester! 🦅💚💙

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

New year, new things on campus! Before we kick off the Fall 2026 semester, take a peek at some of the things happening at FGCU...

💙 Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/kiQiUrpuc0

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Day one of FGCU Housing's Check-in at SoVi! We're so excited to have our Eagle family on campus. 🏡🦅

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Bringing home the medals! Two Eagles from the @fgcu_wswimdive team claimed two gold and two silver medals for Team USA at the FISU America Games. 🏆🦅

🔗 Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/QQBLrjwxtz

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Meet Kara dePool, a proud #FGCU Resort & Hospitality alum who landed her next big thing — general manager of a luxury hotel right here in sunny Florida! 🌴☀️

🔗 Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/tr3newx7Mb

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

An unlikely pairing could be the key to helping the ecosystem of SWFL's waters! #FGCU researchers are studying the interconnected effects of clams and seagrass growing together.

🔗 Read more on FGCU 360: https://t.co/4EvQVpt7Bg

[Florida Gulf Coast University @fgcu]

Today, FGCU is testing its emergency notification systems from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., and the test will include a range of platforms – from texts and social media posts to outdoor sirens.
Visit https://t.co/9Ov0zsubvS for details.