Coffee company brews up win at Hawk Tank

Coffee company brews up win at Hawk Tank

Wakȟályapí Coffee, founded by Fort Lewis College junior Devyn Valandra, took home the $10,000 first-place cash prize for the best business plan at this year’s Hawk Tank competition.

Alumna confirmed as newest member of FLC Board of Trustees

Alumna confirmed as newest member of FLC Board of Trustees

Stacey DeFore (Business Administration, ‘94) was confirmed to the FLC Board of Trustees this week, beginning the role of a lifetime for her as a student advocate and partner to her alma mater.

Alumni-owned marketing agency sets the bar at least 6,582 feet high

Alumni-owned marketing agency sets the bar at least 6,582 feet high

Ben Sorensen (Marketing, '13) stepped away from his corner office and position as the director of sales for Ballantine Communications Industry to start his own business, Ascent Digital Agency.

FLC contracts alumna-founded company for housing strategies

FLC contracts alumna-founded company for housing strategies

Fort Lewis College alumna Jenn Lopez (English, ‘95), president and founder of Project Moxie, is tackling the current housing crisis head-on.

Generosity of donors brings FLC to highest fundraising summit in college history

Generosity of donors brings FLC to highest fundraising summit in college history

The FLC Foundation accomplished a banner year of fundraising thanks to nearly 2,500 donors who gave more than $9 million in record-setting support for students and the Fort Lewis College community.

Turning on the lights for Skyhawk Athletics

Turning on the lights for Skyhawk Athletics

Indoor and outdoor renovations kick into high gear at Whalen Gymnasium, Dirks Field

At Fort Lewis College, illumination happens beyond the books and classroom walls; beginning in summer 2022, campus will also get a little brighter with a shiny gym floor, alfresco flood lights, and more.

Business plan competition awards $22,000 to eager entrepreneurs

Business plan competition awards $22,000 to eager entrepreneurs

New business ideas at this year's Hawk Tank ranged from outdoor gear companies to luxury streetwear brands and everything in between. The variety of pitches highlighted the underlying purpose of the business plan competition—to give students the tools they need to realize their dreams.

Lazo-focused: FLC welcomes (back) new director of Alumni Engagement

Lazo-focused: FLC welcomes (back) new director of Alumni Engagement

Alumnus Ryan Lazo (Anthropology and Environmental Studies, ’13) is thrilled to be back at Fort Lewis College and in a sphere of collaboration with his peers while also reconnecting with faculty who inspired his journey as a student.

Alumna and former student body president returns to FLC as a trustee

Alumna and former student body president returns to FLC as a trustee

Julie (Levy) Duvall (Political Science, ’05), the Board of Trustees' newest member, is ready to reconnect with campus and engage students, staff, and faculty in building the future of Fort Lewis College.

Protecting Powder

Protecting Powder

Torrey Udall (International Business, ’13)

Meet FLC alum Torrey Udall (International Business, ’13). As VP of Development & Finance at Protect Our Winters in Boulder, Colo., Udall aligns his passion for outdoor adventures with his professional path.

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