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 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...
Alum gains following advocating for and inspiring those with disabilities
Like a lot of folks, Chelsea Bear posts pictures and videos of everyday life on Instagram. Beach walks, travel adventures,...
Hospitality students check in for guidance from retired Ritz-Carlton exec
Ed Staros brings wisdom of 48 years in industry to role as school’s executive-in-residence...
FGCU opens Lucas Hall – a home for entrepreneurs
Florida Gulf Coast University’s newest structure is a 27,000-square-foot, three-story paradise for the entrepreneurial minded. It officially opened Tuesday. A...
Music grad scores national award for young composers
ASCAP Foundation honors writers ‘taking concert music in new and exciting directions’...
Alum’s TikToks inspire fellow teachers, attract following
Classroom hacks and Cricut crafts earn millions of views...