The words…the search is over…are resonating throughout the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. The Board of Trustees chose its man on Saturday. But the decision didn’t come easily. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more on the vote, the person taking charge and how he plans to shape the future for FGCU.

Florida Gulf Coast University faculty, staff and students are breathing a sigh of relief - as the university can now move forward with a new leader at the helm. This weekend FGCU’s Board of Trustees chose a new president – the first leader of color the school has appointed. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on the man given the responsibility of taking the university into the future.

There are some questions about the legality of Florida Gulf Coast University's search for a new president. WGCU’s Amy Tardif reports.

A search committee has narrowed the field for Florida Gulf Coast University’s next president to six candidates:



• Ray Alden III -- Executive Vice President and Provost -- Northern Illinois.



• Wilson "Brad" Bradshaw -- President -- Metropolitan State.



• Karen Holbrook -- Former President -- Ohio State University.



• Joe Shepard -- Vice President for Administrative Services and Finance -- Florida Gulf Coast University.



• Bob Smith -- Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs -- University of Arkansas.



• Greg Weisenstein -- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs -- University of North Dakota.



On campus interviews begin today inside the Student Union on campus…and continue thru Thursday. The public is invited…here’s the schedule.



• Raymond Alden: 3:30-4:30 p.m. today
• Wilson Bradshaw: 5-6 p.m. today
• Karen Holbrook: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday
• Joe Shepard: 5-6 p.m. Wednesday
• Bob Smith: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday
• Greg Weisenstein: 5-6 p.m. Thursday



A final decision is expected by Saturday.

The popular school anti-drug program known as DARE may be affected, as the state asks agencies to cut spending. WGCU’s Amy Tardif has more.

Faculty and staff at Florida Gulf Coast University are working quickly to select a new president - by the end of this week. WGCU's John Davis has more.

Florida Gulf Coast University is on the fast track to name a new President. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

Florida Gulf Coast University marks its tenth anniversary with the beginning of the fall semester next week. To kick off the new academic year faculty & staff gathered yesterday hear the annual state of the university address from interim President Dick Pegnetter. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

When Lee County elementary children start school next week they’ll see some changes, including a new course that will allow students, if they choose, to learn Spanish as a second language. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

More than a dozen members of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that they are looking into recent controversial actions by the Collier County School Board. The board fired, and then immediately found a candidate to replace the school superintendent. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report about possible Sunshine law violations.