Drew Sterwald writes about university programs, faculty, students and alumni for FGCU360.com and other marketing and communications materials. A longtime Florida resident, he joined FGCU in 2011 with 25 years of experience as a newspaper reporter, photographer, editor and designer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists honor top scholars
Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s or Dean’s lists....
Gilman scholarships enable 4 Honors students to study abroad
Gilman Scholarships empower four FGCU students to study overseas, building cultural understanding, language skills and career readiness through immersive programs....
Annual FGCU Alumni Awards recognize 9 outstanding Eagles
FGCU honors nine exceptional alumni for leadership, service and professional impact during the 2026 Alumni Awards celebration held during Homecoming...
‘Your University: The FGCU Podcast’ now streaming
FGCU’s new podcast explores research, community impact and compelling stories from faculty, students and experts, highlighting the university’s regional influence....
Carnegie recognizes FGCU’s exceptional community engagement
FGCU earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, highlighting its commitment to service-learning, civic engagement and impactful partnerships in Southwest Florida....
Purple Star status recognizes FGCU’s dedication to veterans
Florida Gulf Coast University senior Danielle Baynum grew up as a self-described “Navy brat” in a long line of veterans....
FGCU again recognized as a leader for sustainability curriculum and research
Florida Gulf Coast University has been designated a top performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, which honors high-achieving colleges...
Summer 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists honor top scholars
Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s or Dean’s lists....
3 new President’s Cabinet members helping shape FGCU’s future
Three seasoned leaders have joined Florida Gulf Coast University and the President’s Cabinet this year, bringing decades of higher education...
New institute advancing sustainability, resiliency planned in Charlotte County
Florida Gulf Coast University’s 11th academic building will be a premier learning, research and outreach institute in Charlotte County developed...
$800,000 gift honors longtime friend and fan of FGCU
In 1997, the same year Florida Gulf Coast University started offering classes, Mike Peters began his weekly trips to campus. He wasn’t taking or...
Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists honor top scholars
Florida Gulf Coast University honors its top scholars each semester by naming undergraduate students to the President’s or Dean’s lists....