The Beginning
1991 - 1996
The Beginning
1991 - 1996
1997
1997
PULLING OFF A MIRACLE
“I thank the founding faculty and staff, our advisory councils, and the leadership from the Legislature, county commissions and citizens...
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1998
DIPLOMATIC MILESTONE
“As the community recognized the benefits of having a local university, enrollment by traditional students soared, leading to a need...
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1999
NEW LEADERSHIP
“With all the big universities in Florida, we had 3,000 students, eight buildings, 29 academic degrees, no athletics … no research. I...
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2000
LET THE GAMES BEGIN
“I could have never imagined the success we have had in such a short time. The (Athletics) department has undergone...
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2001
TRUSTEES EMPOWERED
“The best that students can get in the state of Florida is here at FGCU. If I were to do...
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2002
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
“I have an outstanding Small Business Development Center staff and team who all really respond to the needs of our...
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2003
ARTS AND ECOLOGY ABOUND
“External support plays a critical role in determining the degree of excellence held by a public university like FGCU. This...
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2004
EAGLES ALUMNI UNITE
“There could not be a better opportunity for someone who is passionate about educating undergraduate engineers than the one here...
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2005
MAYA’S MESSAGE
“Southwest Florida’s business community is greatly enhanced by the presence of Florida Gulf Coast University and its dynamic College of...
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2006
MIKHAIL’S MESSAGE
“The Atlantic Sun Conference member institutions are widely recognized for their commitment to quality and for challenging their student athletes...
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2007
10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
“Dr. Bradshaw has an extraordinary amount of energy. He has the emotional energy, the experience and the vision to lead...
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2008
HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES
“As Florida Gulf Coast University begins its second decade full of excitement and promise, we will reaffirm our commitment to...
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2009
EAGLES ESCAPE
“Through music instruction, performance, community service and outreach, the Bower School of Music enhances the cultural offerings and improves the...
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2010
EXPANDING REGIONAL REACH
“FGCU is the epicenter of community life, culturally and educationally. The University has done so much for the community. There...
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2011
Unleashing Human Potential
“Florida Gulf Coast University in 2011 is light years ahead of where it would be today without the leadership of...
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2012
LOVING LEGACY
“FGCU fits the bill for my gifting in several ways. It is actively growing and forward-looking in its curricula. Its...
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2013
HOW SWEET IT IS
“I want to thank FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw, Athletic Director Ken Kavanagh, the Eagles’ administration and the fans for their unwavering...
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2014
FACULTY AND FUNDRAISING
“Three years from now, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Florida Gulf Coast University, and with your help we...
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2015
PARTNERSHIP AND PROSPERITY
“Partnerships are first and foremost about understanding how the university community of faculty, staff and students can be of service...
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2016
TRIUMPH AND TRANSITION
The biggest story in 2016 was that the University started the search for its fourth president with the pending retirement...
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2017
TO THE FUTURE AND BEYOND
2017 is a story to be told. Before we tell it, take a moment to look back…
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2017 - Beyond
The Future
2017 - Beyond