Fort Lewis College alum Dave Cole rings Nasdaq opening bell for Elemental Royalty

Fort Lewis College alum Dave Cole rings Nasdaq opening bell for Elemental Royalty

Cole (Geology ’84), founder and president of Elemental Royalty Corporation, celebrated the company’s recent listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market by ringing the Opening Bell.

Dave Cole (Geology ’84), founder and president of Elemental Royalty Corporation, celebrated the company’s recent listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market by ringing the Opening Bell at MarketSite in Times Square, marking a milestone for the gold-focused streaming and royalty firm with a globally diversified portfolio.

Skyhawk alum Hosava Kretzmann qualifies for Olympic Marathon Trials

Skyhawk alum Hosava Kretzmann qualifies for Olympic Marathon Trials

Running for community, culture, and the 2028 Olympic stage

Fort Lewis College alumnus Hosava Kretzmann (’18) qualifies for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, running to honor his Hopi and Diné heritage, community, and the next generation.

Bayfield Middle School teacher wins Vail Film Festival award

Bayfield Middle School teacher wins Vail Film Festival award

(The Durango Herald)

FLC alumn Peter Bloomquist began writing screenplays after taking a class at Fort Lewis College.

April’s Garden owner, FLC alumna, continues a legacy of community care

April’s Garden owner, FLC alumna, continues a legacy of community care

Fort Lewis College alumna Julia Foran carries forward decades of tradition while bringing new creativity and connection to the beloved flower shop.

Fort Lewis College alumna Julia Foran carries forward decades of tradition while bringing new creativity and connection to April's Garden.

FLC alumna, Southern Ute linguist Stacey Oberly builds momentum for Indigenous language learning

FLC alumna, Southern Ute linguist Stacey Oberly builds momentum for Indigenous language learning

Oberly (’92) helps revitalize Indigenous languages through teaching and collaboration with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes.

Fort Lewis College alumna and linguist Stacey Oberly (’92) helps revitalize Indigenous languages through teaching and collaboration with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes.

Fort Lewis College honors five alumni for leadership, innovation, and community impact

Fort Lewis College honors five alumni for leadership, innovation, and community impact

Fort Lewis College celebrated five exceptional graduates at its annual Alumni Awards ceremony on October 18, recognizing their achievements in science, law, education, and community service. Honorees included nuclear engineer Bethany Goldblum, attorney and trustee Alan Hill, archivist Gretchen Gray, hydrologist Ryan Barton, and solar engineer Camille Keith. Each credited the college’s mentorship and experiential learning for shaping their careers and service. The event reflected FLC’s enduring mission to foster accessible, hands-on education that transforms lives across the Four Corners and beyond.

FLC Alumni Awards celebrate excellence and giving back

FLC Alumni Awards celebrate excellence and giving back

The annual Alumni Awards program honors graduates and staff who have distinguished themselves in their careers and made a significant impact.
Industry partnerships fuel solar energy work on the Navajo Nation

Industry partnerships fuel solar energy work on the Navajo Nation

FLC students and alumni lead hands-on solar installations, backed by AES and Marathon Petroleum investments

Students, alumni, and faculty are working alongside industry partners AES and Marathon Petroleum to bring solar energy to homes on the Navajo Nation. The Village Aid Project Solar Initiative blends student-led design with culturally grounded engagement, advancing energy justice and long-term infrastructure solutions.

Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative

Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative

The Durango Herald

Recent Fort Lewis College graduate stepped into the role following John Whitney’s retirement.

Springboard Fellowship helps FLC graduates find success

Springboard Fellowship helps FLC graduates find success

Launched in 2022, the program provides students with job-seeking skills, pairing them with community mentors to support them.

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