Academic Excellence

Eagles soaring on the national stage: Developing job-ready leaders through student organizations and groups

June 01, 2026

At FGCU, student organizations and academic clubs reinforce and reflect Goal 2 of FGCU's Strategic Plan, “Enhance Student Success and Well-being,” by serving as co-curricular and extra-curricular venues for students’ intellectual, academic, and professional development.

Eagle X: Curiosity and Collaboration to Showcase Our Commitment to the Campus Community

May 15, 2026 / Tags: Academic Affairs Newsletter, Academic Excellence, Eagle X, Eagle X Team, Office of the Provost

FGCU’s largest-ever Eagle X showcased over four hundred student presenters and welcomed one thousand three hundred attendees—a 40% increase from last year.

A Tradition of Excellence: FGCU Honors Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and Students

May 15, 2026 / Tags: Academic Affairs Newsletter, Academic Excellence, FGCU Celebration of Excellence, Office of the Provost

On Tuesday, April 22, nearly 400 Eagles gathered in the Cohen Student Union Ballroom to celebrate the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff at the university’s 29th annual Celebration of Excellence.

Undergraduate Studies: Advancing Excellence Across Campus

May 15, 2026 / Tags: Academic Affairs Newsletter, Academic Excellence, Office of the Provost, Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies champions academic excellence in that transcends degree programs, including General Education, sustainability, writing, and civic literacy.

Fish in space? Out-of-this-world faculty and student research

March 16, 2026 / First and Last Name

Dr. Sherri Emer’s students research the effects of microgravity on fish and rodent tissues after simulated and actual microgravity exposure in the lab or aboard the ISS.

Getting WiSER Together: The positive impact of student research on faculty productivity

November 03, 2025

Through FGCU’s WiSER (Work in Scholarly & Experiential Research) Eagles program, the Scholarly Innovation & Student Research (SISR) team supports nearly 70 students assisting faculty members with research, from studying campus ponds to evaluating luxury dining, from a poetry podcast to smart homes, from creating robotic systems for agriculture, to using drones to map coastal hurricane resilience.

Graduate Studies: Elevating Excellence through Collaboration and Innovation

October 21, 2025

At FGCU, Graduate Studies serves as a driving force for academic excellence, student success, and institutional innovation. We champion graduate education by streamlining processes, fostering collaboration, and elevating significant experiences for students and faculty.

Faculty Lunch with the Provost continues building meaningful connections

October 21, 2025

The second edition of the Faculty Lunch with the Provost this fall semester was another occasion for faculty members to have meaningful dialogue with EVP and Provost Dr. Debbie M. Thorne.