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Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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.This fall, Â鶹ŮÀÉ launched new agriculture courses at its Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle, creating a local pathway for students interested in agriculture, agribusiness, precision agriculture and emerging agricultural technologies. ...More
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Â鶹ŮÀÉ enrollment surpasses 17,000, reaches highest level since 2011
Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) has surpassed 17,000 students for the first time since 2011, giving Â鶹ŮÀÉ its third-highest enrollment in history. The milestone reflects continued demand for Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s affordable, career-focused education and the college’s role in preparing students for the workforce needs of the region....More
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Joins USF FUSE Transfer Program, Creating Clearer Pathways to Bachelor’s Degrees
Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) 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
Â鶹ŮÀÉ, Lee Health Partner to Expand Health Care Training in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) 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 Â鶹ŮÀÉ Board of Trustees. ...More
Regional Educators Gather at Â鶹ŮÀÉ for First-of-Its-Kind AI Symposium
Higher education has always been a place for new ideas and innovation. Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) 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
Florida SouthWestern State College Names Dr. Kevin Lynum Director of Athletics
Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) has named Dr. Kevin Lynum as its new director of athletics, bringing to the Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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
Beyond the Microscope: Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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
Giving Back One Square Foot at a Time: How Two Former Students Are Building the Future at Â鶹ŮÀÉ
Since 1979, Building L on the Florida SouthWestern State College Lee Campus has shaped generations of musicians, artists and creators. Now, two former Â鶹ŮÀÉ students are returning to help shape the building’s next chapter. ...More
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Lands Former UCLA Assistant David Grace as Head Men's Basketball Coach
Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) is proud to announce the hiring of David Grace as the next Head Coach of the Buccaneers Men's Basketball program. ...More