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.
It takes a winning team to run the show on game day
Look behind the scenes at an FGCU basketball and you’ll find a carefully scripted and choreographed show, from the pregame...
Hoops veteran turns up heat on the court and in the kitchen
An FGCU basketball star’s athleticism is an asset as she pursues her dream of becoming a professional chef....
FGCU Foundation campaign tops $75 million in two years
The FGCU Foundation’s fundraising campaign to enhance Florida Gulf Coast University’s academic excellence reached a $75 million milestone....
Water School scholarship honors conservation advocate’s passion
“Water is life.” That’s how the late Charles Dauray boiled down the importance of water conservation, according to longtime colleague...
Strike a pose at FGCU’s new logo photo op
Florida Gulf Coast University students, alumni, faculty and staff have a striking new photo op for sharing Eagle pride in...
Young African leaders build on civic engagement skills at FGCU
Corina Wornee described her experience participating in the Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute at Florida Gulf Coast University as nothing short...
FGCU swimmer a passionate advocate for school counseling, mental health
Emily Merton says her high school counselor in Jacksonville was the kind of dedicated professional who ensured students didn’t fall...
Theatre grad juggles roles working backstage and voice acting
Actors get all the spotlights and applause. But for every aspiring stage star, there are countless people behind the scenes...
First FGCU R.I.S.E. class celebrates commencement
Commencement at Florida Gulf Coast University took on new meaning this spring as a select group of students made history...
10 Outstanding Eagles Inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame
Ten class of 2023 standouts have been inducted into Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded...
Opera in Spanish a First for Bower School of Music & the Arts
South American music and dance traditions share the spotlight in the first full opera sung in Spanish at Florida Gulf...
Archives & Special Collections a Rich Research Resource
Dentures used by the prophet of a utopian society that existed near Florida Gulf Coast University. “Green Book” guides read...