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.
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...
Veterans: Apply now for free business program
Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty service members and veterans are interested in launching their own business, according to the Veterans...
Presidential candidate interviews
The Florida Gulf Coast University Presidential Search Advisory Committee will hold onsite interviews Nov. 17 and 18 in the Myra...
FGCU honored for workplace wellness
FGCU has received a 2016 Horizon Council Healthy Workplace Wellness Award in recognition of its comprehensive efforts to promote wellness...
The young man and the SEA Semester
Sailing through largely unexplored reaches of the Pacific Ocean aboard a 134-foot ship for six weeks might not float everyone’s...
Nominate a distinguished grad for Alumni Awards
The FGCU Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its annual Alumni Awards through Friday, Jan. 13. Since 2004, the association...
Athletics goes on offensive against hunger
Beginning Nov. 4 with a triple-header of matches for swimming and diving, volleyball and women’s soccer, Eagles fans will have...
Founder’s Cup sets new record for fundraising
The 25th Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament hosted by the FGCU Foundation broke previous records for participation and fundraising, netting...
Gatsby Gala fundraises for scholarships, honors alum
2010 graduate Michael Nachef receives Young Professional of the Year Award....
Author shares untold stories of Nazi resisters
Nov. 9 reception for book published by director of FGCU’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies....