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.
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Public health grad puts whole heart into award-winning service
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Daveler gift fuels entrepreneurship school for continued growth
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Juneteenth panel discusses history, inequality and hope for the future
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Fulbright recipient embraces her role as an ambassador
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Annual excellence awards uphold tradition — with a twist
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Virtual field trips and other resources help Colloquium carry on
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STARs rise to the challenge of teaching remotely
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