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.
Outstanding graduates inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame
In April 2020, Samantha Nelson was named president of FGCU’s Programming Board , which oversees signature events such as EagleFest and Winter...
Aspiring chef turns up heat in the kitchen and on the court
Kierra “Kiki” Adams may wield a competitive edge over her peers when she follows her dream into the heated atmosphere...
Golisano Foundation awards $1 million grant to FGCU’s Community Autism Network
A $1 million Golisano Foundation grant to the Community Autism Network at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) will advance initiatives...
Lee residents eligible for free career-readiness programs at FGCU
Lee County residents are now eligible for scholarships and tuition assistance to earn micro-credentials at Florida Gulf Coast University. This...
Music and nature harmonize April 29 in the Food Forest
The Music Forest features 40 performers among the trees to mark Arbor Day ...
Eagle Radio Music Festival rocks the lawn March 31
Riley Stewart enjoys performing at the Eagle Radio Music Festival so much that he jokes he would pay to play...
Piano professor and protégé play Carnegie Hall on March 21
Concert to feature piano duets they recorded at FGCU...
A year in Uzbekistan inspires FGCU’s 3rd Fulbright recipient
While exploring new countries and cultures, travelers don’t just absorb history, taste exotic food and rub elbows with the locals....
Fun-filled FGCU Day kicks off 25th anniversary festivities
Public invited to join campus community Feb. 12 for more than 150 free activities...
Professor’s biotechnology consulting bears fruit in Africa
Griffis helping farmers in Malawi battling banana virus that decimated industry...
Artist shows Seminole culture and traditions are ‘not relics of the past’
Alum aims to connect next generation with their Indigenous roots...
UPD’s Pink Patch Project supports breast cancer research
The University Police Department at FGCU hopes the campus community will help “put the cuffs on cancer” this month by...