Featured Article
FSW earns Florida Purple Star Campus Designation, reaffirms commitment to veterans and military-connected students
As the nation pauses to honor those who have served, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is celebrating a new distinction that reflects its ongoing commitment to veterans, active-duty service members and military-connected families. FSW has received the Purple Star Campus Designation from the state of Florida, recognizing the college’s efforts to support military students and families as they transition into the college environment. ...More
Media Contact
Christine Bellport [email protected] (239) 433-8026
Recent Posts
FSW honors family of trailblazer Luther Adams
About 20 members of Luther Adams’ family gathered at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) as the college honored the man who changed the game. ...More
Luther Adams Takes His Place at Center Court, and in History
Luther James “Luke” Adams II made history in Southwest Florida. A native of LaBelle, Florida, Adams became the first African American student-athlete to attend Edison Junior College, now Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), and play on its basketball team.His arrival in 1967 marked a significant moment in the history of higher education and athletics in the region. ...More
FSW Students Benefit from Strong Transfer Pathways Across Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is highlighting the success of students who begin their education at FSW and continue on to bachelor’s degree programs through Florida’s 2+2 Targeted Pathway Program and other specialized initiatives. ...More
FSW Launches Hands-On Agriculture Initiative to Grow Southwest Florida’s Next Workforce
As Florida’s agricultural industry faces an aging workforce and rapid technological change, Florida SouthWestern State College is expanding educational opportunities in one of Southwest Florida’s most important industries. ...More
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. ..More
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. ..More
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
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
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