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.
FGCU again earns Tree Campus USA honors
Florida Gulf Coast University wins Tree Campus USA designation for the sixth consecutive year....
Conservation photographer’s work on display
An eighth-generation Floridian,Carlton Ward has lately turned his lens on the fragmentation of the Sunshine State’s natural habitat by development....
Alumni Association honors distinguished graduates
The Alumni Association honored five outstanding graduates during an awards ceremony that was part of its annual Alumni Weekend festivities....
Artists’ Azul statues unveiled
The winning Azul’s Flight Tour statues are being displayed at various campus locations....
Students reap benefits of FGCU Farmers Market
Although the seeds were planted last school year, FGCU’s Farmers Market truly blossomed and bore fruit this year thanks to...
Emergent Technologies Institute taking shape
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Emergent Technologies Institute (ETI) took another step towards realization Feb. 24 during a ground breaking at...
FGCU Wins Florida Campus Compact Award
Florida Gulf Coast University has again been recognized in the annual Florida Campus Compact Awards, which spotlight achievements by higher-education...
Students launch online journal for research
The first volume of “Aquila: The FGCU Student Journal” has been published online to showcase scholarly research being done by...
Artist in residence explores crossroads of art and science
A new residency program in the Bower School of Music and the Arts reflects FGCU’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning and...
Music professor beats the drum for U2
FGCU’s Christopher Endrinal may be more qualified than most critics to review the latest U2 album. He is an assistant...