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Promotions and Grants Reception 2025

October 02, 2025 

Academic Affairs hosted its annual Promotion & Grants Reception, where faculty who have been promoted and those who have received grants were recognized. In attendance were university leaders, Academic Affairs support staff and colleagues who gathered to celebrate the achievements and contributions of their peers.

A group of people seated at round tables at the Cohen Student Union. There is a PowerPoint presentation running in the background with photos and names of individuals.  Some individuals in the audience are clapping.  Attendees gather to support faculty who were being recognized. 


A person stands holding a microphone in front of a banner featuring repeated 'FGCU' logos. They are wearing a black short-sleeve polo shirt, blue jeans, and a black wristwatch. Department of Chemistry & Physics Interim Chair Dr. Daniel Paull


President Aysegul Timur stands in front of a Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) backdrop featuring repeated logos and text, including the FGCU eagle head and the words 'Florida Gulf Coast University.' She is holding a microphone and speaking at the Promotion & Grants Reception. She is wearing a white blazer with an 'FGCU' pin on the left lapel, a dark-colored dress, earrings, a bracelet and a watch. President Aysegul Timur


Two individuals are engaged in conversation. One person is wearing a black blazer paired with a purple skirt. The other person is dressed in a light green shirt and dark pants. Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff Dr. Eileen DeLuca; Chair of the Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering and Associate Professor Dr. Seneshaw Tsegaye.


Two individuals are engaged in conversation. One person is holding a plate of food. The person on the left is wearing a short-sleeved, plaid button-up shirt with a name tag on the chest. The other person, on the right, is dressed in a white dress shirt, black trousers, and a dark blazer embroidered with 'FGCU' text. In the background, other attendees and tables with food items are visible. Director of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Joseph Ross; Assistant Vice President of Planning & Institutional Performance Dr. Sangki Min.


Three individuals stand closely together in front of a Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) backdrop featuring repeated FGCU logos and text. They are smiling and have their arms around each other. The person on the left is wearing a black blazer over a black and white patterned blouse with black pants. The person in the middle is dressed in a dark plaid dress with a belt at the waist. The person on the right is wearing a light-colored cardigan over a white top with blue jeans. Director of Continuing Education & Innovation Tifarah Pardue; Assistant Vice President of Innovative Education & Partnerships Kristen Vanselow; Director of Academic Affairs, Administration and Budget Andi Clemons.