Graduating seniors were celebrated in the Virtual Winter Commencement ceremony on December 4. Dugald Owen, professor of Philosophy and recipient of the Alice Admire Outstanding Teacher Award, gave the commencement address.

Fort Lewis College is partnering with San Juan Basin Public Health to provide COVID-19 testing to La Plata County workers in critical services, including those in law enforcement, fire protection, dispatch, education, and public-facing government positions.

For FLC Psychology major Isabella Aiukli Cornell, her junior prom in 2018 was about more than just wearing a stylish gown to a high school gymnasium. Her custom-made dress symbolized the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement and is now on display in a new exhibit titled "Girlhood" by the Smithsonian National...

After many years working with the NBA and other sports organizations, Shawn Martinez (Art and English, '91) returns to his home state of Arizona as the senior director for live presentations at the Phoenix Suns Arena. He will be in charge of all decisions regarding entertainment at the games, from the music to the spotlights.

After being accepted into DACA, Marissa Molina (Political Science, '14) graduated summa cum laude from FLC and has since worked on behalf of fellow Dreamers at the forefront of immigration reform as a bipartisan political organizer.

In two guest columns for The Globe Post, Benjamin Waddell, associate professor of Sociology & Human Services, explores how the inequities undocumented immigrants and people of color face in the U.S. have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and a growing racial wealth gap.

Cheyenne Williams, senior in Journalism & Multimedia Studies, created a heartfelt video about her grandmother to not only learn more about her family history but to inspire other Indigenous youth to learn their elders’ stories and pass them on.

Madeleine Froncek's (Sociology, '14) band, Ley Line, was recently featured as the Austin360 Artist of the Month.

The men's cross-country team brought home a 4th place trophy from the D2 Cross-Country National Invite. Runners Steven Nez and John Ngaruiya both placed in the top 10. FLC did not qualify a team for the women's race, but senior Makiah Salzano competed as an individual and placed 15th.

COVID-19 fatigue is real, says FLC Psychology Professor Brian Burke. One of the reasons for the recent troubling milestone of 1,000 cases in La Plata County, according to Burke, is that people are not equipped to handle constant stressors.

Knowing languages are integral to the sustainability of culture, Fort Lewis College, in conjunction with the Southwest Indigenous Language Development Institute, will be offering Ute language classes to help preserve Ute culture.

Heidi Steltzer, professor of Biology, spoke with Smithsonian Magazine about the concerning persistent ice loss in the Himalayas. Two recent studies reveal that even on the world's tallest peaks, glaciers are thinning and air pressure is increasing as a result of climate change.

To help out local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, the Fort Lewis College Career Center is matching marketing, social media, and e-commerce interns with several businesses in the Bayfield area.

From an unfinished RiNo storefront in Denver, Trey Duvall (Art K-12 Education, '09) leads a lineup of exhibitions and performances in "Entirely Devoid," nine unique, relevant, absurd, and fresh takes on the pandemic experience.

Alumnus Elijah Huff (Sociology & Human Services, '19) was interviewed on the Ednium Podcast for being a young leader in the Five Points community in Denver and on his process for making change.

As some sports fans and teams resist letting go of Native American mascots or traditions that mock Indigenous cultures, Lee Bitsóí, associate vice president for Diversity Affairs and special advisor to the president for Indigenous affairs, says athletic organizations and higher education institutions have a responsibility to not just eliminate these...

In a guest column for The Durango Herald, President Tom Stritikus looked back on FLC's fall semester during the coronavirus pandemic and commented on the importance of future college and community action to stall virus transmission.

The Theatre Department premiered their performance of the play "Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them" online last week after a semester of careful rehearsal following COVID-19 guidelines and four weeks of editing. 

After a hard year for the restaurant industry and being laid off, alumnus and chef David Cuntz (Art, '90) paired up with The Roost to revitalize their menu and kitchen. He intends to bring it to "another level of American and international cuisine."

Tragedy struck when first-year student Reece Barry's tabby cat, Marley, bolted from his stopped car and into the woods when Barry was traveling home to Castle Rock, Colorado. After two heartbreaking days of him and his family searching for their beloved pet, Barry found her safe at last and the family was reunited.

Fort Lewis College, along with several other schools in Colorado, took on the challenge of physically distanced classes by transforming outdoor spaces into classrooms with the help of tents. According to Philosophy Professor Justin McBrayer, the outdoor classes were a total blast. 

Fort Lewis College was recognized by The Healthy for our COVID-19 response. Widespread testing, masks, distancing, and improved ventilation and air filters allowed in-person education to continue much longer than most colleges and universities.

Before the presidential election, Paul DeBell, assistant professor of Political Science, spoke with Colorado Public Radio about how policy hadn't taken center stage, but rather general and broad tone arguments.

Morgan Rutkowski, a senior Psychology and Political Science major, moderated a webinar about how political campaigns manipulate people's anxiety about death, and how this can help us understand the current state of politics. The webinar was hosted by the Ernest Becker Foundation.

Wahoo Fitness rode along with Sarah Sturm (Art, '12) in an uplifting video story about her measurement of success and the pursuit of high performance for athletes.

The growing number of novel megafires in Colorado and the increasing longevity of fire season is a result of climate change and extreme drought, according to Julie Korb, professor of Biology.

Just in time for your holiday dinner table, Andrew Gulliford, professor of History, tells the story of Colorado's famous cannibal, Alferd Packer, and how he became an "unlikely local folk hero."

The School of Business Administration researched the creative industry in Durango and how it impacts the local economy and tourism industry. FLC expects to see the economic impact of artisan products, culinary arts, culture, design, live music, and public art continue to grow.

Paul DeBell, assistant professor of Political Science, hopes to see an increase in student involvement in future elections with the addition of a ballot box right on campus.
 

Heidi Steltzer, professor of Biology, ventured into the mountains to reflect on the interconnectedness of people and how our roots sustain us and provide resilience, much like how the roots of Colorado mountain trees sustain amidst climate change. Steltzer's op-ed, which she wrote with her students, was published by Colorado Politics.

Introduction to Sociology students are reviving the lost art of letter writing to forge new connections with seniors at local care facilities and to reconnect with family and friends during the pandemic.

Spaced apart and from behind masks, FLC students are engaging in a new way to make music. The Music Department just released its Fall Concert Series that includes a playlist of duets, solos, strings, and more.

In response to COVID-19 struggles, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe paired with Fort Lewis College's Teacher Education Department to help tutor students in Towaoc, Colorado. Together they are bridging digital and cultural divides through individualized education.

Fort Lewis College's response to COVID-19 and subsequent increases in enrollment and retention rates were featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education. President Tom Stritikus and consultants from Guild Education (formerly Entangled Solutions) spoke with Chronicle senior writer Goldie Blumenstyk.

Heidi Steltzer, professor of Biology, spoke with The Durango Herald about the relationship between climate change and increasingly frequent fires in the high country, like the Ice Fire west of Silverton, Colorado that began on October 19.

Audrey Harvey (Environmental Studies, '11) believes that studying restoration ecology as a graduate student at Northern Arizona University continues a lifelong story that stems from her roots in the Navajo Nation.

The dedicated and knowledgeable FLC Case Management team, who help students overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, was featured in a Promising Partnership Practices interview with the Colorado Department of Higher Education.

The Princeton Review included Fort Lewis College on its Guide to Green Colleges for 2021, a list based on colleges' use of renewable energy, recycling and conservation programs, the availability of environmental studies in academic offerings, and career guidance for green jobs.

FLC students want you to vote. Fort Lewis College students Logan Fullington, Cheyenne Williams, Coya Pair, and Joe Kinneen use their filmmaking and video production skills to raise awareness about the importance of voting.

Maly Strietzel (Public Health, '14), a Fort Lewis College and Durango High School alumna, serendipitously reunited with another DHS graduate to open a naturopathic doctor’s office in Durango to help keep their hometown healthy.

After watching COVID-19 devastate the Navajo Nation and take the lives of two loved ones, Fort Lewis College senior Ally Gee was prompted to share with campus the Diné, or Navajo, concept of K’é, meaning kinship. The philosophy is guiding FLC's response to staying safe during the pandemic.

In an interview with The Durango Herald, Wade Litt, assistant professor of Economics, pointed out that an economy largely tied to tourism makes southwest Colorado and La Plata County particularly vulnerable to spikes in COVID-19.

Elijah McClain’s death after a violent encounter with police deeply resonated with FLC alumnus Alex Blocker (Music, '16) — like McClain, Blocker is Black, in his twenties, and plays the violin. Blocker hopes that through his activism and music will come social justice, recognition that Black Lives Matter, and a brighter future for all.

The Native American Center hosted a Solidarity Walk and Student Showcase on Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day, honoring the resilience of Indigenous peoples and celebrating Indigenous art, music, culture, unity, language, dance, storytelling, poetry, traditions, and food.

Provost Cheryl Nixon was interviewed by The Durango Herald recently about her first year at Fort Lewis College and what initially drew her to the institution and southwest Colorado.

A new bachelor’s degree program in Nutrition was approved by the FLC Board of Trustees this month. It will be offered through the Health Sciences Department and will emphasize public health, exercise science, and biomedical applications.

About 50 students participated in FLC's first-ever "First Generation College Student" virtual conference hosted by Career Services, El Centro de Muchos Colores, and the Native American Center, as well as other FLC faculty, students, and alumni. The conference highlighted the experiences of first-gen students and included life skills breakout sessions.

Associate Professor of Sociology Benjamin Waddell spoke with WPFW community radio in Washington D.C. about the racist past and present of the Electoral College, and the political implications we face in the 2020 election.

The Ernest Becker Foundation invited the students in Professor of Psychology Brian Burke's Psychology Senior Research class to contribute nonpartisan psychological analyses of political ads to their website. The students' contributions have since been published online.

Ross McCauley, professor of Biology, conducted studies in the Galápagos Islands, looking at groups of closely related species that originated very quickly from a single ancestral species that arrived on the islands. His paper "The Radiation of Darwin’s Giant Daisies in the Galápagos Islands" was published in Current Biology.

Associate Professor of Sociology Benjamin Waddell participated in a debate on Colorado Public Radio about Colorado Proposition 113 and the National Popular Vote Compact.

Skyhawks cycling alumna Sofia Gomez Villafañe (Exercise Science, '16) has been busy this month competing in elite women's mountain biking races in Europe, coming away with 14th in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup XCC race and 26th in the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships XCO race.

Archaeological and paleoenvironmental data suggests that inhospitable environmental conditions, specifically the absence of mature woodland ecosystems, substantially delayed the human colonization of Ireland, compared to the rest of Europe. Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jesse Tune had his paper on these findings published in Quaternary Science Reviews.

Checkers Marshall (Chemistry, '16) received the Haugland Fellowship for their research on metal organic framework nanoparticles. This is the first graduate research fellowship ever awarded by the University of Oregon's Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.

Associate Professor of Sociology Benjamin Waddell explains the Electoral College and its ties to racism in The Colorado Sun, The Globe Post, and for History...

A statewide committee awarded Carol Little (Accounting, '85) the Victim Advocate of the Year Award for her work with the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The Durango local has worked as a victim advocate for the District Attorney's Office for 25 years.

With only one active case of COVID-19 currently in the campus population, FLC is one of few colleges across the country that's keeping the virus from spreading and disrupting in-person instruction.

The hard work of staff and faculty in the implementation of strategic initiatives has increased enrollment at FLC by 3.7%. First-year and transfer student enrollment is up, as is retention of Skyhawks entering their second year at FLC.  

Cheyenne Caraway (Anthropology and Art, '15) is participating in the Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internship, with residencies in the Antiquities and Paintings departments of the Getty Museum and the Conservation Department of the Getty Research Institute. It is the first program nationwide providing support to post-baccalaureate young professionals from diverse racial and...

FLC cross-country is one of only two sports allowed to compete this fall as a result of COVID-19 precautions. Despite uncertainty at the start of the season, the Skyhawks are more than motivated and ready to run. 

Have you heard of the Little Snake River? Neither had Rica Fulton (Environmental Studies, '14) until the State of Wyoming planned to dam its headwaters. In a new short film, sponsored by American Rivers and produced by Cody Perry of Rig To Flip, Fulton heads downriver to learn just how important the little-known, free-flowing Little Snake is. 

Paul DeBell, assistant professor of Political Science, spoke to Colorado Public Radio about what voters want in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, where the political divide may be less Republican versus Democrat and more rural versus urban.

Hot off the press! "The Geology, Ecology, and Human History of the San Luis Valley" is a convergence of the expertise of Jared Beeton, assistant professor of Environment & Sustainability, and Benjamin Waddell, associate professor of Sociology. Their book explores the rich landscapes and diverse social histories of the San Luis Valley in...

Dyllon Mills, a Public Health and Business Administration major from Towaoc, Colorado, advocated for a charter school on the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe reservation during a virtual Towaoc community meeting. The Kwiyagat Community Academy will focus on generational learning and will host Native American student teachers from FLC to assist students with online...

Angel Benally (Political Science, '20) was an intern this summer with the FirstNet program of AT&T, which is working to address the digital divide across Tribal Nations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Professor of Biology Julie Korb and her students have discovered that the 416 Fire, one of the largest in Colorado history, was a healthy fire for the landscape and productive revegetation has been found on the burn scar.

Jack Llewellyn (English Communications, '87) came to Durango, sight unseen, in 1982 to attend college at FLC. These days, Llewellyn is one of Durango's first points of contact for many outsiders, newcomers, and up-and-coming business owners.

At the Success for Native America event in January, four Native American panelists, including Assistant Professor of Management Carma Claw, discussed the challenges of combining their heritage with the expectations and experiences of their careers. The event was featured in the September issue of Independent Banker.

Dawson Gipp, vice president of the Political Science Club and member of the FLC Ethics Team, contributed to an Indian Country Today newscast to talk about racism and mascots.

The 13th annual Durango Fall Blaze and Cycling Celebration will be hosted virtually this year, hitting the streets of, well, anywhere in the world in support of student-athletes on the nationally ranked Skyhawks cycling team.

KOB-TV visited campus during move-in week and caught up with students and employees at check-in where every resident was screened for symptoms and tested for COVID-19.

The Center of Southwest Studies is open for reservation-only viewing of its latest exhibition, "PIVOT," which features skateboard deck art from Native American artists.

Paul DeBell, assistant professor of Political Science, spoke to The Durango Herald about voters disassociating from traditional parties as a result of growing frustration with national politics.

FLC has been nationally recognized by LendEDU for having one of the lowest student loan debt figures in the country for the Class of 2019. FLC's average student debt per borrower figure of $19,429 ranked #38 in the country and #1 in Colorado.

Brian Burke, professor of Psychology, is nominated for Best Educator in Durango. Voting continues through September 12, 2020.

The Colorado Department of Higher Education featured Professional Advocate and Case Manager Kate Suazo and her team for their exemplary work in supporting students through the coronavirus pandemic this spring.

The Princeton Review named FLC as one of the 2021 Best Colleges in the Western region.

In an op-ed for The Durango Herald, President Stritikus reflects on the decision to return to campus for in-person instruction.

More than 1,400 residents and hundreds of FLC employees were tested for COVID-19 during move-in week. Free testing is available for FLC community members for the remainder of the semester. 

Cycling coach Dave Hagen has had unparalleled success as a college coach, clinching national championships and helping shape some Olympians along the way. He was featured on the 303Endurance podcast.

At their annual retreat, the Board of Trustees examined ways to deepen and reinforce Fort Lewis College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Except for cross-country and golf, FLC fall sports will not compete this season after the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference postponed football, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball games until Spring 2021.

Veronica Krupnick (Public Health, '17) was accepted to the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council this year, where she'll work to educate and partner with policymakers to improve child welfare policy across the country.

Matt Taylor (Business Administration, '03) launched the AidtoAll app, a charitable giving platform that helps more fortunate people make financial contributions and connect with their neighbors in need.

In an interview with KSUT's Sarah Flower, President Stritikus discussed the plans in place for an in-person fall semester.

Before the first day of classes, FLC students and employees are being tested for COVID-19, free of charge. On-campus residents are required to test when they check in on campus, while employees and any other student have the option to test.

Professor of Biology Julie Korb, an expert on wildfires as a result of climate change, spoke to 9News and Summit Daily News about the need for large-scale landscape management to reduce fuel loads and...

Teacher Education Professor Kristine Greer was featured in a recent WalletHub article about the best early education systems and what it takes to support child development through education.

Shelby Tisdale, director of the Center of Southwest Studies, was appointed to the National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Review Committee.

FLC was listed by AISES' Winds of Change magazine as one of the Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students.

Steve Elias, dean of the School of Business Administration, received a $10,000 Startup Champion award to further support activities that grow local entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Assistant Professor of Music John O'Neal was interviewed on Pete's Percussion Podcast, where he discussed the FLC Music program, driving in the mountains, and playing in a punk band.

Professor Jesse Tune's research on the hunter-gatherers of the central Colorado Plateau appeared on the cover of American Antiquity, a premier archaeology publication.

Howard Grotts (Mathematics, '14) is known best for his illustrious career on the bike, but now the professional athlete and Olympian is pursuing a new trail: math and a future in teaching.

Do you llama go bikepacking? Brett Davis, assistant director of Outdoor Pursuits, wrote about his journey through the San Juans last summer on bike and in a packraft... and with llamas.

Drought and wildfire risk in southwest Colorado is a research priority for the Rocky Mountain Restorative Initiative, a collaborative that now includes the expertise of Biology Professor Julie Korb and research opportunities for students.

Paul DeBell, assistant professor of Political Science, spoke to The Durango Herald about what to watch for in the highly competitive U.S. Senate race between former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and incumbent Republican Sen. Cory Gardner.

Associate Professor of Sociology Benjamin Waddell's research on discriminatory lending in the San Luis Valley was recently featured in a podcast by KUNC Colorado Edition.

U.S. News & World Report ranked FLC as the tenth most diverse liberal arts college in the nation, acknowledging racial diversity as an important deciding factor for many first-year students.

Professor of Environment & Sustainability Heidi Steltzer shared her thoughts on the importance of including people of color, women, gender minorities, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities in the sciences.

FLC's origin as a government Indian boarding school has been an important piece of the national conversation about systemic racism, which President Tom Stritikus and Board Chair Ernest House, Jr. reflected on in a personal op-ed.

The Board of Trustees approved the 2020-21 budget, which included reductions as a result of state budget shortfalls due to COVID-19.

The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing spoke with Assistant Professor of Public Health Tapati Dutta about her career in public health and the importance of her role in education during a pandemic. 

Associate Professor of Sociology Benjamin Waddell reflected on the devastating impacts COVID-19 has had on immigrant families, who are living through a global pandemic with limited access to basic necessities. 

President Stritikus found himself in the company of LeBron James, AOC, Alexis Ohanian, Ava DuVernay, Megan Rapinoe, and others last week when named as "angelic troublemakers" who are each reshaping the world through social justice.

For Indigenous students, the struggles of campus closure and online learning are exacerbated by a severe digital divide. At FLC — where four in 10 students are Native American or Alaska Native — Lee Bitsóí, director of the Diversity Collaborative, led administrators, faculty, and staff in creating personal connections to meet individual technology...

When the need for extra medical supplies seized the Four Corners, Erin Lehmer and Steven Fenster, co-chairs of FLC’s Biology Department, organized a campus-wide collection of personal protection equipment, which were delivered to local healthcare facilities.

Psychology Professor Brian Burke treats his PSYC 302 class, Forensic Psychology, like a complex adventure. From day one, he and the students delve into the interaction between psychological science and the legal system by unpacking the details of a trial.

As colleges were shutting down around the country, the National Association of Geoscience Teachers met over Zoom to grapple with the disruption. 

Outdoor Pursuits held its annual Celebration of Adventure virtually this spring, showcasing students' film and photos of 'getting rad outside' and spreading the stoke for big adventures.

A Paul Booth original was named Print Advertising Winner at the 2020 Communicator Awards. The Communication Design professor also received an honorable mention at the London International Creative Competition for his illustration.

FLC librarian Lauren Connolly spoke to The Colorado Sun about her new self-published novel Remembering a Witch.

Taylor Nakai, a Together Towards Tomorrow scholarship recipient and computer engineering major, is making plans to be a software engineer in the healthcare or aerospace fields. 

Congratulations to Matt Wassam (Business Administration, '98) for being recognized as a Titan 100, one of Colorado's top 100 CEOs.

FLC's Chemistry degree with a minor in Forensic Studies was named as one the most affordable bachelor’s programs in Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science for 2020-21.

President Tom Stritikus voluntarily took a 20% pay reduction, leading the way as FLC looks to lower costs amid state budget shortfalls resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Art 300 Sketchbook Habit students transitioned to virtual instruction, they used their new environments and experiences through COVID-19 as inspiration. Their work was compiled by Professor Susan Moss and is viewable online.

Rachel Medina (Geology, '13) was elected to City Council in Cortez, Colorado and appointed as mayor pro tem. She'll serve a four-year term.

FLC is crafting Fall 2020 plans on how academics and activities will reconvene on campus. Three staff members shared their thoughts with InsideTrack on how they're adapting services to support students.

Lorna Meaden (Art, '94) has noticed artists and their creations have earned new appreciation during the coronavirus pandemic as people spend more time at home, seeking the arts for entertainment and support.

In 1918, influenza was a global challenge and public health crisis that had a severe impact on Four Corners communities, according to Professor Andrew Gulliford, who spoke to KSUT about the pandemic.

As further pandemic relief funding is considered, Professor Heidi Steltzer encourages the government to include money that supports science at rural colleges and universities to ensure equitable research opportunities and a better future for all.

In a 10-year study, Professor Julie Korb analyzed the effectiveness of tree thinning and prescribed burns on ecological resiliency for mixed-conifer forests in the western U.S. to help forest managers better understand regeneration during climate change.

The COVID-19 Theatrical Response Team, a Denver- and Zoom-based theatre company, was founded by Bradley Abeyta (ATT '11-'14) as a way for artists to keep stimulating their creative minds during home isolation and bring people together.

Political Science major Angel Benally just completed the Native American Political Leadership Program at George Washington University, a semester-long experience in hands-on applied politics, networking, and an interactive skills practicum.

In an interview with Albuquerque Journal, Ricardo Caté (Education, '06) told stories about his start as a cartoonist and the galleries and museums where his work is now on display.

FLC professors are making the most of their virtual classrooms, bringing in creative solutions and setups to teach students they'd usually see face-to-face in field labs or mock courtrooms.

Three FLC student producers were featured in the Colorado Student Showcase of the Rocky Mountain PBS series Arts District, available online now.

In a The Durango Herald op-ed, President Stritikus says that in the face of the global challenge of coronavirus, the role that higher education plays in society is more important than ever.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Alex Borgella explains in Gizmodo how dark humor during difficult times can relieve anxiety and help maintain a sense of humanity.

It's still unclear why the coronavirus pandemic is driving people to hoard toilet paper, but Professor of Psychology Brian Burke thinks the construct "social influence" could be a reason.

KSUT and KDUR's Sarah Flower interviewed President Stritikus and student body president Cody Stroup about the effects of coronavirus on FLC and how the community is stepping up to support students.

Professor of Exercise Science Melissa Knight-Maloney earned designation as U.S.A. Triathlon All-American for her outstanding performances during the 2019 season, ranking nationally in the top 10% of her age group.

Stephanie Lefthand (Business Administration, '16) was selected for a Native American Congressional Internship with the Udall Foundation, where she'll focus on healthcare policy and research, and tribal and federal government relationships.

Mickey Campbell, assistant professor of Geosciences, and Jesse Tune, assistant professor of Anthropology, established remote sensing methods that better detect the severity of tree mortality in woodlands, as explained in the journal Remote Sensing of Environment.

The FLC Marketing & Communications Department received seven Collegiate Advertising Awards for various marketing pieces, including video and graphic design.

Lee Bitsóí, director of the Diversity Collaborative, says a cultural renaissance of indigenous language and customs in our education system could add an ancestral knowledge of resilience in adapting to climate change. He was a panelist for an Earth Day 50 virtual event.

FLC alumnus Chris Bettin (Business Administration, '92) has turned his company's empty vacation rentals into homes for medical personnel and others displaced by the coronavirus pandemic.

President Stritikus joined an Entangled Solutions town hall last week to talk about the FLC way of keeping students at the center and the importance of equity in higher education.

Donors across the nation are contributing to emergency grants to help students affected by the coronavirus, including the Skyhawk Emergency Fund & Persistence Grants.

Assistant Professor Paul DeBell and Morgan Rutkowski, a double major in Political Science and Psychology, spoke to The Durango Herald about the effects of government restrictions on civil liberties in the time of coronavirus.

FLC has joined the Durango MakerLab's civic task force of more than 100 volunteers who are designing and producing protective equipment for local medical professionals. Check out coverage from The Colorado Sun, The Durango...