News from the Office of the President
NAPLES, Fla. – APRIL 17, 2026 – Dr. Jeff Allbritten, President of Florida SouthWestern State College, presented on behalf of the Florida College System Council of Presidents at the April 17, 2026, meeting of the Florida State Board of Education in Naples. ...More
FORT MYERS, Fla. – APRIL 15, 2026 – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) Campus Life Awards recognize students, staff and community partners for strengthening campus life through leadership, creativity, and service. ...More
FORT MYERS, Fla. — April 9, 2026 — Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) is proud to announce that Dr. Jeff Allbritten, president of Â鶹ŮÀÉ, has been nominated for the 2026 SWFL Citizen of the Year award, presented by ...More
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — FORT MYERS, FLA — Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) has been granted initial accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), effective Nov. 6, 2025. Â鶹ŮÀÉ earned accredited status after completing the Accelerated Process for Initial Accreditation and demonstrating that it meets all HLC quality standards and requirements. ...More
OCTOBER 23, 2025 — FORT MYERS, FLA — Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) President Dr. Jeff Allbritten has been named one of Florida’s most influential leaders in Florida Trend magazine’s 2025 edition of the Florida 500. The annual list highlights executives and visionaries across the state who are shaping Florida’s future through innovation, leadership and community engagement. ...More
September 12, 2025 — FORT MYERS, FLA — President Allbritten and Director Caraker discuss how Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s dual-enrollment programs are delivering major savings for families while preparing students for high-demand careers. Their article in Florida Politics highlights how these efforts help build a stronger Florida workforce and keep talent in our region.