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91²Ö¿â enrollment surpasses 17,000, reaches highest level since 2011

Florida SouthWestern State College (91²Ö¿â) has surpassed 17,000 students for the first time since 2011, giving 91²Ö¿â its third-highest enrollment in history. The milestone reflects continued demand for 91²Ö¿â’s affordable, career-focused education and the college’s role in preparing students for the workforce needs of the region.

“Reaching 17,000 students is a significant milestone for 91²Ö¿â, but more importantly, it reflects the confidence students and families have in the education we provide,â€� said Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Judith Bilsky. “Our faculty and staff are committed to providing students with high-quality academic programs and pathways that prepare them for what comes next. This growth tells us that more students are recognizing the value of an 91²Ö¿â education and choosing us to help them reach their goals.â€� ...More

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91²Ö¿â, Lee Health Partner to Expand Health Care Training in Southwest Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida SouthWestern State College (91²Ö¿â) 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 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees. ...More

Anna Haney-Withrow speaks to a large audience about how AI is changing workforce expectations, and what responsible implementation requires of institutions, employers, educators, and leaders after lunch at the Southwest Florida AI in Education Symposium, Friday, September 11.

Regional Educators Gather at 91²Ö¿â for First-of-Its-Kind AI Symposium

Higher education has always been a place for new ideas and innovation. Florida SouthWestern State College (91²Ö¿â) 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

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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

New 91²Ö¿â Director of Athletics, Kevin Lynum

Florida SouthWestern State College Names Dr. Kevin Lynum Director of Athletics

Florida SouthWestern State College (91²Ö¿â) has named Dr. Kevin Lynum as its new director of athletics, bringing to the 91²Ö¿â 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

91²Ö¿â Microbiology students visit the Fiesta Village Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fort Myers.

Beyond the Microscope: 91²Ö¿â 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

91²Ö¿â alumna Nayaly Maldonado and former student Isabelle Martinez at the entrance of the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery.

Giving Back One Square Foot at a Time: How Two Former Students Are Building the Future at 91²Ö¿â

Since 1979, Building L on the Florida SouthWestern State College Lee Campus has shaped generations of musicians, artists and creators. Now, two former 91²Ö¿â students are returning to help shape the building’s next chapter. ...More

Headshot of David Grace, Head Coach of the Buccaneers Men's Basketball program, wearing a dark grey suit and yellow tie and smiling on a light gray background.

91²Ö¿â Lands Former UCLA Assistant David Grace as Head Men's Basketball Coach

Florida SouthWestern State College (91²Ö¿â) is proud to announce the hiring of David Grace as the next Head Coach of the Buccaneers Men's Basketball program. ...More

As the graduates prepare to cross the stage, their focus is already shifting beyond the ceremony to the communities they hope to serve.

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s First Responders

The next time a fire engine pulls into a neighborhood or a rescue crew responds to a crash, one of the first responders on scene could be among the 41 students set to graduate next month from Florida SouthWestern State College’s Fire Fighter I/II Career Certificate program. ...More

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