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.
Artwork looks good on paper — and in gallery
The Art Galleries of the Bower School of Music & the Arts present “Matthew Shlian: Telemetry,” with an opening reception...
Distinguished history major grateful for FGCU
Senior history major Diana Ramirez, who was recently featured in an FGCU360 NOW story about Honors Program students studying abroad...
Library exhibit features Dalí works
The FGCU Library’s new exhibit, “Dalí Interprets,” opens Thursday, Jan. 19, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in...
Free lecture offers ecology lessons for SW Florida
Efforts to control water systems, like those imposed on Lake Okeechobee and the Florida Everglades, will be the timely topic...
Feb. 3 festival promotes literacy
FGCU’s College of Education, in partnership with the Southwest Florida Reading Festival, hosts a literacy festival on Friday, Feb. 3 from...
Business seminars open to public
The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University will host a series of training seminars this...
Student painting show opens Jan. 12
The Art Galleries of the Bower School of Music & the Arts present “Changed Surfaces: Work from Students,” opening Thursday,...
Students research Caribbean culture, history
For Diana Ramirez, studying abroad was much more than just an academically sanctioned opportunity to visit the Caribbean. Traveling to...
Learn more about Renaissance Academy
Open houses are scheduled in January for the public to learn more about FGCU’s Renaissance Academy, which offers lifelong learning and enrichment programs through more...
Eagle finalist for top soccer award
FGCU striker Albert Ruiz has solidified himself as one of the three best players in college soccer by being named a...
970-plus Eagles to graduate Sunday
FGCU will confer degrees on more than 970 students on Sunday, Dec. 11, during two commencement ceremonies at Alico Arena....
Free lectures tap into water issues
FGCU’s Everglades Wetland Research Park in Naples presents five preeminent national and international speakers in its fifth annual Moonlight on...