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.
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....
FGCU celebrates $22 million gift, the largest donation in its history
A commitment of more than $22 million toward the development of cutting-edge instructional technology will enhance the readiness of Florida Gulf Coast University students...
FGCU ‘feels like family’ to new women’s head basketball coach
Whenever Raina Harmon considered moving on from her assistant coaching job at the University of Iowa, she compared other schools...
FGCU partners with UMass Lowell to explore joint research, exchange programs
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and the University of Massachusetts Lowell plan to pursue joint educational and research opportunities that would benefit students, faculty...
FGCU360 does a 180 to look back at 10 years of chronicling campus
Ten years may not seem like a long time in the life of a university. But for Florida Gulf Coast University , now in...
Iowa’s Harmon to lead FGCU women’s basketball into new era
The championship legacy of Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball is secured with Raina Harmon from the University of Iowa signing on as head coach. “It’s...