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This resolution designates January 27, 2026, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida to honor the university's significant contributions. Established in 1991 to expand educational access and support workforce development in Southwest Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has grown to serve over 16,600 students with a wide range of degrees and certificates. The resolution highlights FGCU's commitment to academic excellence, civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and regional vitality, noting its requirement for all undergraduates to complete service learning, resulting in millions of hours of community service. It also recognizes the university's role as a living laboratory for research, its establishment of The Water School to address critical water system issues, and the success of its graduates in contributing to the state's economy and workforce, particularly in fields like nursing. The resolution further acknowledges the university's alumni network and its athletic programs as sources of pride, ultimately affirming FGCU's impact on its students, region, and the state of Florida.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1770