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Christy Gilfert, acting vice president for FSW's Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, represented FSW this week at the FUSE signing ceremony.

FSW Joins USF FUSE Transfer Program, Creating Clearer Pathways to Bachelor’s Degrees

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) students will have a more intentional pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of South Florida (USF) through the FUSE Transfer Program.

Facilitated by the State University System of Florida, FUSE is a highly structured, guaranteed admission transfer program. It will help FSW students make informed academic choices, prepare for transfer and progress toward bachelor’s degree completion. FSW is joining the program as a new partner this year, strengthening an established relationship between the two institutions. ..More

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FSW’s operating room (OR) suite and simulation lab for health care training

FSW, Lee Health Partner to Expand Health Care Training in Southwest Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and Lee Health are expanding their partnership to provide advanced, hands-on training opportunities for physicians, nurses, interns and residents through a new facility use agreement approved Tuesday by the FSW Board of Trustees. ...More

Anna Haney-Withrow speaks to a large audience about how AI is changing workforce expectations, and what responsible implementation requires of institutions, employers, educators, and leaders after lunch at the Southwest Florida AI in Education Symposium, Friday, September 11.

Regional Educators Gather at FSW for First-of-Its-Kind AI Symposium

Higher education has always been a place for new ideas and innovation. Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) brought that spirit to the Lee Campus, hosting more than 200 educators for the AI in Education Symposium. A first of its kind for the region, the symposium gave educators an opportunity to explore the role of AI in the classroom and discuss the future of teaching and learning. ...More

FSW Women's basketball coach, Matt Creamer

Florida SouthWestern Names Matt Creamer Head Women’s Basketball Coach

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida SouthWestern State College has named veteran collegiate coach Matt Creamer as the new head coach of the Buccaneers women’s basketball program. ...More

New FSW Director of Athletics, Kevin Lynum

Florida SouthWestern State College Names Dr. Kevin Lynum Director of Athletics

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has named Dr. Kevin Lynum as its new director of athletics, bringing to the FSW Buccaneers a leader with a proven record of strengthening athletic programs, improving student-athlete academic success, expanding athletic opportunities and advancing meaningful community engagement....More

FSW Microbiology students visit the Fiesta Village Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fort Myers.

Beyond the Microscope: FSW Students Connect the Petri Dish to Wastewater Treatment

Every day, billions of microorganisms quietly protect public health. Hidden from view, they help clean wastewater, safeguard drinking water and preserve the environment — yet few people ever see them at work. ...More

FSW alumna Nayaly Maldonado and former student Isabelle Martinez at the entrance of the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery.

Giving Back One Square Foot at a Time: How Two Former Students Are Building the Future at FSW

Since 1979, Building L on the Florida SouthWestern State College Lee Campus has shaped generations of musicians, artists and creators. Now, two former FSW students are returning to help shape the building’s next chapter. ...More

Headshot of David Grace, Head Coach of the Buccaneers Men's Basketball program, wearing a dark grey suit and yellow tie and smiling on a light gray background.

FSW Lands Former UCLA Assistant David Grace as Head Men's Basketball Coach

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is proud to announce the hiring of David Grace as the next Head Coach of the Buccaneers Men's Basketball program. ...More

As the graduates prepare to cross the stage, their focus is already shifting beyond the ceremony to the communities they hope to serve.

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s First Responders

The next time a fire engine pulls into a neighborhood or a rescue crew responds to a crash, one of the first responders on scene could be among the 41 students set to graduate next month from Florida SouthWestern State College’s Fire Fighter I/II Career Certificate program. ...More

FSW student artwork on display the Sanibel BIG ARTS gallery.

From Classroom to Gallery: FSW Students Transform Boredom into Professional Experiences

For many students, boredom is something to avoid. For a group of Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) students, it became the foundation for months of research, artistic exploration and creative discovery. ...More

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