National Geographic named Durango #6 on its list of "America's 20 Best Mountain Biking Towns."

Eva Moore (English, '00) was promoted to executive editor of the Free Times in Columbia, South Carolina.

Greg Aigner (Physical Education, '78), was recently profiled by The Denver Post for a "circus arts" club he runs at Welchester Elementary School in Golden, Colorado.

Mojave, an 18-inch long python owned by the Biology Department, made local news when he escaped on a Friday afternoon. He was found safe and sound a few days later, curled up next to a warm pipe in a wall.

On May 21, Governor Hickenlooper visited the new Sitter Family Hall to sign House Bill 17-1003, “Strategic Plan to Address Teacher Shortages.” Rep. Barbara McLachlan also attended.

The town of Smyrna, Tennessee, is erecting a Blue Angels sculpture to honor fallen pilot Jeff Kuss (Economics, '06). 

FLCconnects.com is a new service from Alumni Engagement that lets former Skyhawks, Raiders, and Aggies stay connected with FLC and each other, support and mentor current students, and network while advancing their own careers.

Sophomore Anthropology major Brandon Castle secured two prestigious internships in his field this summer: museum attendant and tour guide at the Totem Heritage Museum in his hometown of Ketchikan, Alaska, and the Martin-Mullins North American Anthropology Collections internship at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History.

Rachel Landis, coordinator of the Environmental Center, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the La Plata Electric Association, representing District 3, the City of Durango.

Paul Booth, associate professor of Art & Design, won a silver medal for a print poster design titled "Ticking Time Bomb" in the International Design Awards.

Payson McElveen (Exercise Science, '16) won first place and the stars and stripes jersey at mountain biking Marathon Nationals in Arkansas. Alumni Howard Grotts (Mathematics, '14) and Todd Wells (att '96) took second and fifth, respectively.

Just a few days after graduating, Malik Badawi (Sport Administration, '17) served as the center referee for a National Women's Soccer League game between the Boston Breakers and the North Carolina Courage.

President Dene Thomas offered the 2017 commencement address at her alma mater, Southwest Minnesota State University.

The Division I FLC cycling team finished their season ranked #2 in the nation.

At the conclusion of the 2017 Hozhoni Days Powwow, senior Business Administration major Natalia Sells was named the 38th Miss Hozhoni, joined by junior Business Administration major Jocelyn Frank as First Attendant.

FLC's School of Business Administration extended its accreditation with AACSB International, following a process of rigorous internal review, engagement with an AACSB-assigned mentor, and peer review. Only 5% of the world's business schools achieve this honor.

Daniel Steffensen (Business Administration, '12), FLC men's basketball associate head coach, was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Under Armour 30 Under 30 list, recognizing up and coming young coaches in men's college basketball.

Justin McBrayer, associate professor of Philosophy, had a guest commentary published in the Denver Post regarding the ethical nature of chemical warfare in Syria.

Senior Psychology major and Honors Scholar Carlie Anderson presented a 40-minute summation at the April 2017 Western Regional Honors Conference on the subject of “Tele-medicine in Rural Areas.”

FLC was named the #3 Anthropology program in the country by College Values Online. The ranking was based on tuition cost, financial aid availability, academic customization, and location.