News Archive for 2016

FSW's Demeri Earns NACAS Award ( District)

The National Association for College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) recently presented Kerri Demeri with the “Regional Rising Star Award” during its regional conference in Orlando. Demeri, who is Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), earned the honor for her “innovative, meaningful contributions to the improvement of…

FSW Gallery Director Heads Up Venezuelan Cultural Exchange ( District)

Jade Dellinger, Director of the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Florida SouthWestern State College, traveled to Venezuela this spring to discuss artist Robert Rauschenberg under the U.S. State Department’s Fulbright-Hays Program. An expert on Rauschenberg and contemporary art, Dellinger was invited by the Venezuelan government to establish a cultural exchange on…

FSWC-Lee Students Receive College Degrees Before Their High School Diplomas, Earn $8 Million in College Scholarships ( Lee)

MAY 18, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College Collegiate High School (FSWC-Lee) honored 82 graduates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Of these graduates, 53 had already received their FSW Associate in Arts (AA) degree at…

FSW Graduate Fully Embraced College Experience ( District)

Embracing new experiences is what college is all about, something no one had to explain to Florida SouthWestern State College graduate Emily Casey. With the help of academic scholarships she was able to take on all opportunities that came her way.  A recipient of the Presidential Scholarship through FSW’s Honors…

FSW and Local Non-Profit Agencies Partner to Help Entrepreneurs “LEARN” ( District)

MAY 12, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) along with the Lee County Economic Development Office , SCORE, CareerSource of Southwest Florida, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University recently partnered to create the Lee Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Resource Network (LEARN).…

Get Your Buc Gear Here! ( District)

The Bucs are back and so is your chance to show your team spirit. Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has launched FSWBUCGEAR.com. “This website is your official, one-stop shop for a variety of FSW-branded products,” said Kerri Demeri, FSW Assistant Director, Auxiliary Services. “We will be constantly adding new items…

FSW School of Pure and Applied Sciences Offers New Engineering Program ( District)

MAY 11, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Pure and Applied Sciences will soon offer a new science and engineering program beginning Fall 2016. The program is currently pending SACSCOC approval. The Associate in Science (AS) Degree in Science and Engineering Technology will…

FSW Students Joined 2016 All-Florida Academic Team ( District)

Florida SouthWestern State College is honored to have five students recognized by the Florida College System.  These students joined the 2016 All-Florida Academic Team due to their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to the southwest Florida region.  The All Florida Academic Team Awards Ceremony took place on April 21…

Passion Leads FSW Graduate to Exciting Opportunity ( District)

Florida SouthWestern State College graduate Jake Smith is pleased that this year’s commencement fell on his day off from work. Jake, like many students graduating from FSW, already have a full-time job or a foot in the door before their diploma is even printed. A native of Charlotte County, Jake completed…

FSW Athletics Scholarship: Marta Fuentes 'Living a Dream' ( District)

Softball has opened new doors for Marta Fuentes. She started playing at age 5 and grew up watching her brother play baseball in high school and college. At one point or another Marta has played every position on the field, but this season she covered second base for the Buccaneers. FSW…