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2022
June
6/22/22, Florida Weekly FSW Cybersecurity Program supported by Rist Family Foundation
6/17/22, News-Press FSW’s new cybersecurity program will grow workforce to help combat cyber threats
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May
5/16/22, WGCU Stargazers Head to FSW Observatory for First Lunar Eclipse of 2022
5/16/22, NBC2 LaBelle professor, students work to memorialize victim of 1926 lynching
5/3/22, WINK NEWS FSW dental hygiene program offers low-cost dental care
5/3/22, ABC7 Students graduate from FSW, one graduate never thought this day would come
5/2/22, News-Press 2022 Florida SouthWestern State College Graduation
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April
4/29/22, WINK NEWS FSW celebrates commencement
4/29/22, ABC7 Students graduate from FSW, one graduate never thought this day would come
4/28/22, WINK NEWS FSW honors Class of 2022 graduates with three in-person commencement ceremonies
4/13/22, Florida Weekly Elevating opportunities in SWFL for 60 years and counting
4/6/22, Caloosa Belle Elevating opportunities in SWFL for 60 years and counting
4/6/22, Florida Weekly $26,000 of free dental care provided during FSW event
4/5/22, WINK NEWS CareerSource busing high school students to career fair at FSW
4/3/22, WINK NEWS NCH using high tech tools to train medical residents
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March
3/28/22, ABC7 FSW hosts annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
3/28/22, NBC2 FSW hosts annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
3/24/22, WINK NEWS Give Kids a Smile’ event offers free pediatric dental services at FSW Thursday, Friday
3/3/22, WINK NEWS FSW professor concerned about his family in Ukraine
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February
2/11/22, CC Daily How to prioritize first-gen students 2/2/22, ABC7 Get More: What you should know about invasive green iguanas 2/1/22, Your Sun FSW resumes public stargazing at observatory
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January
1/25/22, WINK NEWS US puts thousands of troops on alert to deploy if needed by NATO
1/20/22, Spectrum News1 Wisconsin school district empowers girls through math and science
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FSW In the News - Archives
2021
October
10/13/21, NBC2 FSW Professor “Chemical Kim” makes science fun while inspiring millions 10/7/21, WINK News Natural or man-made; an expert explains the difference for sinkholes
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September
9/29/21, WINK News Crews say condos are safe after fire line break forms hole in Iona
9/27/21, Naples Daily News Chemical Kim, East Naples' TikTok teacher, wants to rescue science from the clutches of 'boring'
9/15/21, WGCU Encore: Race, Crime, and Policing in the Jim Crow South
9/15/21, News-Press Guest opinion: It's never too late to become an adult learner
9/1/21, FOX4 Plans to renovate first school for Black children in LaBelle move forward
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August
8/19/21, Florida Weekly FSW Foundation gets $500,000 grant for career, technical education program
8/15/21, Live Science Why do turtles live so long?
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July
7/20/21, FOX4 Florida Southwestern State College is offering water management training classes
7/14/21, Florida Weekly Rists, foundation donate $500,000 to FSW Respiratory Care program
7/13/21, News-Press Why is NOW the best time for students to pursue a college degree?
7/7/21, FOX4 Fast Flex scheduling provides relief for busy adult students at FSW
7/1/21, FOX4 FSW education program ranked number one in the state
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June
6/30/21, FOX4 Florida SouthWestern waives application fees for Freedom Week
6/21/21, Naples Daily News Nurses can get big sign-on bonuses as Southwest Florida hospitals recover from COVID-19
6/2/21, News-Press Florida Southwestern State College celebrates NJCAA softball championship at Suncoast Arena
6/2/21, News-Press Robert Iamurri adds to his storied softball legacy by leading FSW to NJCAA national title
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May
5/20/21, FOX4 Help Wanted: FSW on its School of Education amid teacher shortage
5/15/21, WINK News Tips on getting cash for college
5/13/21, News-Press Top 5 tips to get cash for college
5/5/21, Florida Weekly FSW State College grads publish children’s book
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April
4/30/21, FOX4 FSW honors class of 2021 graduates with in person commencement ceremonies today
4/30/21, WINK News FSW to hold 3 in-person graduation ceremonies Friday
4/30/21, News-Press Florida SouthWestern State College's 2021 morning graduation ceremony
4/28/21, News-Press They did it! Florida SouthWestern State College graduates-to-be share success stories
4/21/21, FOX4 Local Professor of History gives perspective on the future of policing after Chauvin verdict
4/1/21, NBC2 Big changes could be coming to Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship
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March
3/30/21, FOX4 Florida Southwestern state college hosts an open house spring event for future students
3/26/21, News-Press FSW School of Education hosts teacher job fair
3/26/21, News-Press Soon-to-be teachers from Florida SouthWestern State College feel ready for classroom
3/4/21, FOX4 Florida SouthWestern State College has scholarships available for eligible students
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February
2/19/21, News-Press FSW Dental Hygiene Clinic seeks return of patients to give students clinical hours
2/19/21, News-Press Florida SouthWestern State College's dental cleaning clinic in Fort Myers
2/10/21, Florida Weekly FSW to offer free tax preparation services
2/9/21, WINK News How do Southwest Florida municipalities keep their water supply safe?
2/4/21, Caloosa Belle FSW history professor receives national grant for “Lynching in LaBelle” project
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January
1/27/21, Florida Weekly FSW Athletics sets COVID safety measures for athletes and fans
1/25/21, WINK News Free tax filing assistance for some Southwest Florida residents
1/19/21, WINK News FSW outlines COVID-19 protocols as spring sports get underway
1/16/21, NBC2 FSW dental hygiene program not getting enough patients due to pandemic
1/14/21, FOX4 Local study abroad trips scheduled amid COVID
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2020
December
12/27/20, News-Press FutureMakers Coalition: You may already have earned a college degree and not even realize it
12/27/20, News-Press FutureMakers Coalition: What the Talent Hub designation means for Southwest Florida
12/27/20, News-Press FutureMakers Coalition: Strengthening the 2 + 2 partnership between FSW and FGCU
12/23/20, Florida Weekly Dummies for smart people 12/22/20, News-Press Florida's Rapid Credentialing Grant covers career-changers' training in Lee colleges
12/7/20, The Washington Post Americans used to sacrifice for the public good. What happened?
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November
11/19/20, FOX4 The show goes on with outdoor music and theatre performances at Florida Southwestern State College
11/13/20, NBC2 FSW partners with Mina Edison Society to help homeless and at-risk college students
11/5/20, News-Press Guest opinion: Southwest Florida, it’s time to elevate!
11/5/20, FOX4 Experts say delay in election results is not unusual
11/3/20, WINK News Tracking box turtles in Southwest Florida
11/2/20, FOX4 Coping with election stress
11/2020, Florida Trend Call of Duty
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October
10/27/20, WINK News FSW offers mental health training; here’s how you can learn
10/13/20, FOX4 Digging deeper into the undecided vote
10/2020, The Monster Professor Fairies and Demons with Amy Trogan and Brandi George
10/2020, The Monster Professor Monstrous Nature: Ocean and Earth with Joe Van Gaalen
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September
9/28/2020, Florida Trend FSW Research Class Aims to Prevent Turtle Poaching, Habitat Destruction
9/9/20, Florida Weekly Florida SouthWestern State College names Workforce Programs provost
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August
8/24/20, WINK News Classes start at Florida SouthWestern; how the school is keeping people safe
8/14/20, NBC2 Florida SouthWestern announces back-to-school plans for students and staff
8/5/20, Florida Weekly FSW Cardiovascular Technology Program gets $500,000 donation
8/4/20, FOX4 Local colleges plan for worst case scenario
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July
7/22/20, Florida Weekly FSW offers parking-lot Wi-Fi
7/14/20, FOX4 Florida SouthWestern State College opens campus to students
7/13/20, News-Press FSW campuses reopen for face-to-face student services and offers sneak peek of fall safety
7/13/20, WINK News Florida SouthWestern enters Phase 2 which allows students on campus for first time since March
7/8/20, News-Press Looking for a recession-proof job? It's right here.
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June
6/19/20, WINK News Graduating seniors concerned about college in the wake of the COVID-19
6/10/20, Florida Weekly Dr. April Fleming named dean of FSW School of Education
6/1/20, News-Press Florida SouthWestern State College to celebrate up to 3,200 students during June 5 virtual graduations
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May
5/31/20, News-Press How Southwest Florida colleges are tightening budgets and planning for fall semester 5/25/20, NBC2 FSW to hold virtual commencement for graduating seniors 5/25/20, ABC7 FSW to hold virtual commencement for graduating seniors 5/9/20, FOX4 FSW Cares Act available for students 5/4/20, NBC2 FSW collegiate high schools to hold virtual graduation ceremonies 5/4/20, ABC7 FSW collegiate high schools to hold virtual graduation ceremonies 5/3/20, ABC13 (Michigan) Chemical Kim makes science poppers! 5/2/20, WINK News Graduating FSW nursing students honored in virtual pinning ceremony 5/1/20, Neapolitan Magazine College Admissions & Covid-19: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Process
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April
4/30/20, NBC2 3,000 graduates from FSW will be honored in virtual commencement ceremonies 4/30/20, FOX4 Florida SouthWestern State College to host virtual graduation for 3,000 students 4/30/20, ABC7 3,000 graduates from FSW will be honored in virtual commencement ceremonies 4/23/20, WINK News Relief for health care workers on the way – but how soon? 4/21/20, FOX4 Students look to sky to unite during pandemic 4/13/20, WINK News China study finds health workers’ shoes can carry coronavirus, not as concerning for general public 4/12/20, WINK News FSW nursing students get protective headbands to nurses, ready to join them 4/9/20, Naples Daily News Professors working double duty in SWFL hospitals take COVID-19 experiences to virtual classrooms 4/5/20, NBC2 FSW loans ventilators to Lee Health amid coronavirus pandemic 4/5/20, FOX4 FSW loans Lee Health ventilators 4/5/20, FOX4 Florida Southwestern State College lends ventilators and other medical supplies to healthcare workers. 4/5/20, ABC7 FSW loans ventilators to Lee Health amid coronavirus pandemic
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March
3/30/20, WINK News How to make food last and reduce trips to the grocery store 3/17/20, News-Press Coronavirus in Florida: Universities told to keep remote learning for the rest of spring, cancel graduations 3/11/20, News-Press Coronavirus: FGCU, FSW to halt in-person classes, ask students to go back home 3/4/20, News-Press FSW cancels 2 study abroad programs in Italy due to coronavirus concerns; FGCU recalls choir 3/2/20, WINK News FSW laptop kiosks levels playing field for student study on campus
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February
2/27/20, WINK News What’s the difference between the coronavirus outbreak and flu season? 2/26/20, News-Press FSW now offers laptop vending machines that students can borrow while on campus 2/25/20, News-Press Coronavirus: FGCU halts school-related travel to and from China, Italy, Iran, Japan and South Korea 2/24/20, News-Press FSW turns classrooms into a hospital for training exercise 2/24/20, WINK News Florida SouthWestern nursing students train to recognize coronavirus, flu
January
1/29/20, WINK News Expert says back-to-back earthquakes rocking the Caribbean are no surprise
1/20/20, NBC2 Health Matters: Expanding Behavioral Health 1/9/20, Naples Daily News We need a water workforce now 1/10/20, News-Press FGCU, FSW 'harden' open campuses with new security efforts 1/1/20, News-Press Florida SouthWestern to offer new water certifications in new year
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2019
11/16/19, News-Press Florida SouthWestern State among 'forward-thinking pack of schools' for study abroad 10/3/19, WINK News Naples family makes big donation for FSW nursing students 9/23/19, WINK News FSW enhances security systems to keep students, faculty safe 8/16/19, WINK News Sen. Scott visits FSW to discuss college affordability, student debt 6/14/19, WINK News FSW hold Instant Decision Days for students at all locations, waives all application fees
6/5/19, Fox4 FSW offering 'instant decision' days for potential students 4/25/19, WINK News FSW to celebrate graduations, student speakers named along with new arena security measures
4/19/19, WINK News How much is higher education really going to cost?
4/17/19, NBC2 FSW ranked the safest college in Florida
4/15/19, WINK News Financial Aid 101: FAFSA Assistance
3/15/19, ABC7 Service dogs for veterans saved from shelters
2/21/19, WINK News Florida Southwestern State College offering to do taxes for free next week
2/21/19, Fox4 FSW offers free tax-filing 1/31/19, ABC7 FSW students relieve stress with puppy yoga session 1/25/19, WINK News Retired firefighter teaches how to distribute Narcan at FSW