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Student award winners and supportive staff pose in front of a backdrop of purple and aqua balloons and a banner with FSW logos and fsw.edu.
FSW student, Josue Briones, receives award from the members of the State Board of Education for his work helping FSW student veterans and vets create support and leadership opportunities during the fall and spring semesters.

FSW Campus Life Awards Celebrate Outstanding Student Leadership and Engagement for 2025 to 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. – APRIL 15, 2026 – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Campus Life Awards recognize students, staff and community partners for strengthening campus life through leadership, creativity, and service. ...More

Dr. Jeff Allbritten Presents Florida College System Update to State Board of Education

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

Smiling FSW graduate in cap and gown holding her Florida SouthWestern State College diploma cover at a commencement ceremony.

FSW Honors Class of 2026 Graduates with Three Commencement Ceremonies

FORT MYERS, FLA — April 22, 2026 — Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will celebrate more than 3,000 graduates during its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 1, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. ...More

FSW clock tower from the Lee Campus flanked by trees and plants.

FSW Granted Accreditation by Higher Learning Commission

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — FORT MYERS, FLA — Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been granted initial accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), effective Nov. 6, 2025. FSW earned accredited status after completing the Accelerated Process for Initial Accreditation and demonstrating that it meets all HLC quality standards and requirements. ...More