A surprise snow sculptor left this chilly companion outside the Art & Design Building after the year’s first dusting, Dec. 4, 2025.

Capstone project offers real-world experience, practical data for subdivision residents.

Richelle Montoya, the first woman elected to that office, toured campus with FLC leadership. 

Shirley hopes to bring clean energy and sustainable food systems to Navajo Nation communities.

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.

The Diné weaver and teacher reimagines pre-trading-post-era weaving techniques, continually coloring his practice with new aesthetic and material horizons. (Hyperallergic)

Durango City Council was to consider a resolution Tuesday.

Fellow Skyhawk and Marketing and Communications intern Sebastian Farrell captured Earth's magnetic dance this past week. A G4-level geomagnetic storm brought this incredible plasma show to Fort Lewis College. Science and magic blend in the Northern Lights.

Air Force veteran Meghan Ripple shares how growth, leadership, and connection continue long after military service.

Jakubowski brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education athletics, including leadership roles in fundraising, community partnerships, and program development. 

Colorful skulls, traditional dance, and community connection filled the Vallecito Room on October 21, as Fort Lewis College celebrated Día de los Muertos.

The event brought together students, staff, faculty, community members, and volunteers to share food and care during disruptions to federal programs.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the research partnership aims to harness sunlight to power chemical reactions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

The FIT program provides a strong foundation for aspiring and beginning farmers through morning field work, afternoon classes, and field trips. 

School also dubbed No. 6 in Top Public Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans

Homecoming 2025 brought Skyhawks of all generations together for a week of spirited competition, campus traditions, and alumni pride. From chili cook-offs and pep rallies to thrilling athletic events and a dramatic game ball parachute drop, the celebration showcased the energy, connection, and enduring community that define Fort Lewis College.

The FLC clocktower glows red as part of “Reconciliation in Red,” a student-led project by the “Memoryscapes: Land Art in the Era of LandBack" class, honoring Native American Heritage Month.

More than 100 people participated in this year's Indigenous People's Day.

Sofie Hill wanted pay homage to Durango through a feat of endurance.

Second-year student Mara Millette and Assistant Professor of Chemistry Izzy Lamb presented their findings this fall at the 2025 American Chemical Society Conference in Washington, D.C.

Durango wears its rain well. A soft gray haze over the mountains, golden leaves scattered like memories along the sidewalk. The air is thick with the scent of pine and earth, and the hum of downtown feels distant, almost dreamlike. It’s the kind of day made for warm drinks, heavy sweaters, and losing track of time while the clouds roll through the valley.

The Squawker collegiate cycling races took place this weekend at Fort Lewis College The photo of the week features the Clocktower Short Track race where Fort Lewis College students and other collegiate athletes competed on a course around campus by the clocktower. This photo was captured by FLC Marketing and Communications intern Sebastian Ferrell.

Donors drive nearly $21 million in gifts and commitments, boosting scholarships, endowments, and student success.

Nine Skyhawks are pictured leaping into Fall together. Go out and enjoy new sunsets, crisp air, and the promise of fresh adventures. This photo was captured by FLC Marketing and Communications intern Sebastian Ferrell.

FLC, Children’s Hospital Colorado partnered to offer a two-day conference for mental health professionals in the Four Corners region.

FLC recently unveiled a $2.3 million renovated facility, bringing state-of-the-art technology to the Four Corners region.

The documentary delves into Colorado's disability rights history and celebrates the state's efforts in fostering inclusion. According to the Colorado Governor's Office, the screening was held at the college's Student Union and was a melting pot of disability advocates, Tribal Council members, community leaders, alongside students and faculty.

SOIL deepened its collaboration with Fort Lewis College this summer by hosting two interns from FLC’s Environment and Sustainability Department. 

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.

Family dreams, community vision converge at emotional Call to Care ceremony

This June, two Katz School of Business students had the opportunity to meet with top government regulators at the highest levels of accounting oversight.

Heather Shotton, recently appointed president of Fort Lewis College, greeted parents and students, helping them carry bags and boxes to dorms, and working with staff members to make FLC’s 2025 move-in day as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

The students partnered with Siyowi community to co-design sustainable infrastructure through FLC’s Village Aid Project.

Skyhawks Athletics closed out the year in style with a record-breaking third-annual Skyhawks Club Casino Night, capping an extraordinary 12 months of growth, engagement, and impact.
 

Jordan Dresser, a member of the Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees, was recently recognized for his work as a producer on Who She Is, a documentary that highlights the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).

New campus center will further college’s goal of remediating damage from its history as an Indian boarding school.

The three-year grant will support the launch and long-term success of a new Reconciliation Center at FLC, and builds on years of reconciliation work at FLC.

Rosalinda Linares-Gray will lead the new Reconciliation Center at FLC.

The Met collaborates with Fort Lewis College to uncover hidden histories in textiles.

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

Fort Lewis College is pleased to recognize the 489 students who have earned a place on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. This honor is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have completed at least 15 credits of gradable coursework and achieved a semester GPA of 3.60 or higher.

The Met, one of the world’s leading museums, is bringing cutting-edge scientific art-based research to the heart of the Four Corners.

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

From student researcher to reconciliation coordinator, Schaeffer draws on identity and lived experience to shape a more inclusive future at Fort Lewis College.

In the last two years, EXCEL has funded 86 courses across 24 departments, impacting over 2,000 students.

Fort Lewis College and the University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Workforce Z-Degree at the first annual Colorado Open Educational Resources (OER) Awards.

FLC program honors nine Ute Mountain Ute graduates who are revitalizing their language and traditions through community-based teaching.

Colorado’s efforts to help people who stopped attending college to get a credential are paying off. The state had the seventh-highest number of credential completers in the nation, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse.

More than 60 people gathered at the Old Fort, Fort Lewis College’s agricultural training facility, May 15 to take part in the fifth annual community blue corn planting ceremony.

For six decades, the center has served as a museum, archives, library, and a cultural gathering space and a steward of stories.

The interim vice president of finance balances leadership, family, and knitting while expanding her deep-rooted connection to Fort Lewis College.

FLC graduates honored as future educators blend passion and purpose to uplift communities.

Durango star has won five out of six men’s elite World Cup races this year

 Fort Lewis College Dean of the Katz School of Business Steve Elias is stepping down this summer to become the next Dean of the Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado.

Angela Patrick, Biology, ’18, said her path to that desert mountainside began at Fort Lewis College, where courses in wildlife disease and molecular biology sparked her passion for field research. 
 

More than 370 graduates honored in joyful, emotional ceremonies that included keynote speaker Tommy Orange, acclaimed author of There, There.

Political science professor Paul DeBell called on graduates to stay connected to face today’s challenges

Approximately 160 students presented posters, and 35 students delivered oral presentations during the Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium & Awards Gala event.

San Juan College student Joey DeMartino wins $10,000 for audio production startup Noise Hub during milestone event. 

Fort Lewis College unveils a new sports performance center for its athletes.

🎓✨ Congratulations to the incredible Fort Lewis College Class of 2025! Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have brought you to this proud moment. Here's to new beginnings and all the adventures ahead! #FLCGrad #SkyhawkStrong 💙💛

The University of Wisconsin gives updates on what is changing on their campus, including presidents stepping down, changes in positions, and rewards given, etc. 

Students model wearable creations from semester-long Native American Art & Culture course.

Shotton will be the first Indigenous person to lead the institution.

This classification places FLC among a select group of only 6% of colleges and universities nationwide.

The state-of-the-art, 10,000 sq. ft.  facility serves 500 student-athletes and, starting in the fall, members of the Student Life Center.

Five FLC students traveled to the CU-Boulder Mountain Research Station this Spring as part of a fully-funded "SEEDS" national program that helps students get involved in ecology and gain leadership experience. 

Student groups take environmental stewardship, sustainability into their own hands

The liberal arts college in southwest Colorado appointed Indigenous matriarch in April.

Last week, a combined group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors gathered to plant two new trees near the clocktower on campus, celebrating Earth Week.

The longtime FLC leader and alumna will remain connected through an advisory role.

“She reminds us that we’re never walking by ourselves,” said senior Selena Gonzales, a Diné member of the Navajo Nation. “We walk with our ancestors behind us and our future generations ahead of us.”

More than 130 people, including health care professionals, nutrition experts and students attended the conference held at Fort Lewis College April 3-4.

Orange, an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, gained national recognition with his debut novel, There There, which became a New York Times bestseller and offers a poignant exploration of urban Native American life.  

New Fort Lewis College president on opportunities, Indigenous heritage and first-gen students

As Vice President of Diversity Affairs at FLC, Heather Shotton has played a pivotal role in advancing a culture of belonging and enhancing student access and success. 

Bringing over two decades of teaching, scholarship, and leadership experience, Shotton will be the first Indigenous person to lead the institution.

Addressing more than 100 staff members in the Student Union Ballroom, Dr. Heather Shotton, the sole finalist for the presidency of Fort Lewis College, shared her vision for the institution before taking questions from the audience.

Because of her passion and enthusiasm to learn about the advantages and convenience our products can bring to off-grid communities, Camille Keith joined the Victron Ambassador team, demonstrating how to build residential solar power installations to those for whom the technology is entirely new.

The event will take place on Wednesday, April 16, from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Student Union Ballroom, followed by a reception in the Student Union Plaza.

Project RUN, a workforce development initiative launched by Fort Lewis College and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance, is equipping rural workers with in-demand leadership and digital skills tailored to industry needs.

The annual Hozhoni Days Powwow took place recently at Fort Lewis College in Durango, bringing participants from around the country.

Two Fort Lewis College students give each other a fist bump as the Hozhoni Ambassadors prepare to lead the Grand Entrance behind them.

A group of senior exercise physiology students at Fort Lewis College is conducting a hands-on research study examining the effects of beetroot supplementation on cycling performance, leveraging Durango's elite cycling community and cutting-edge sensor technology to analyze muscle oxygenation and endurance.

The new dining option is part of an effort to upgrade food service on campus by offering more variety and fresher ingredients.

Five Native high school students will travel to Boston this April with the opportunity of a lifetime—to witness one of the world’s most prestigious marathons and run alongside thousands of international athletes.

The Hozhoni Ambassador Scholarship Exhibition, formerly known as the Ms. Hozhoni Pageant, is a contest of public speaking and presentations. The person holding the Hozhoni Ambassador title is the ambassador of Wanbli Ota and the FLC Indigenous community. Learn more about this storied position in this short documentary.

The board voted unanimously to approve Shotton after a closed discussion. A final decision on her appointment is expected at the board’s April 11 meeting.

Shotton, who also serves as Acting Dean of Students at FLC, was selected from more than 75 applicants.

The locally loved taqueria, known for its fresh and locally sourced Mexican-inspired dishes, is bringing its signature flavors to campus thanks to a partnership with Fresh Ideas, FLC’s new dining service provider.

Michelle Bonanno, a senior lecturer in the Writing Program at Fort Lewis College, is seen actively engaging with her students as they collaboratively develop strategies for their upcoming projects in Comp252. 

The award recognizes Shotton’s role in strengthening institutional policies, fostering belonging for underrepresented students, and expanding educational opportunities.

Former athlete and current Fort Lewis College Athletic Director Travis Whipple joins the Add Drop Podcast to share game-changing advice for 18-year-olds and insight into NCAA athletics.

Malorie King (Mescalero Apache/Diné) curated a selection of artwork from the Center’s Museum collections as a culmination of a year of research and inquiry into creative expression of traditional knowledge sharing and intertribal values.

Three Fort Lewis College students make their way back to their dorms for the last time before spring break, enjoying a snowy sunset after a long study session in Reed Library.

Nate Peach, Ph.D., associate professor of Economics at FLC's Katz School of Business, discusses how to avoid credit cards feeds.

The grant, through the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, focuses on developing culturally responsible faculty mentoring and creating hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students.

Students flash a smile to the camera as they chalk up and prepare for their next bouldering route during the climbing competition held at Fort Lewis College's Student Life Center Climbing Wall area last week.

Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided over 400,000 students, scholars, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds and fields the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to complex global challenges.

At this year's Black History Month Basketball Game, a special halftime show highlighted and celebrated the experiences and contributions of Black student-athletes at FLC.

Students from Fort Lewis ventured into the streets of Silverton this past weekend to both compete in and cheer on the thrilling annual Skijoring event. Skijoring is a winter sport in which a person wearing skis is pulled over snow or ice by a horse.

Fort Lewis College is pleased to recognize the 370 students who have earned a place on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. This honor is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have completed at least 15 credits of gradable coursework and achieved a semester GPA of 3.60 or higher.

At Fort Lewis College, students discover more than academics—they find a strong support system, dedicated mentors, and a community that fosters personal and professional growth.

Students gather to enjoy fried chicken kabobs at Fort Lewis College's El Centro during the Sazon and Soul event on February 10th, celebrating Black History Month. Don't miss the next BHM event happening this Thursday February 13th in the Student Union Ballroom, Trailblazers: Stories from Black Alumni.

Melissa Mount, vice president for advancement and CEO of the Fort Lewis College Foundation, has been recognized with the 2025 CASE District VI Chief Executive Leadership Award for her work in fundraising and institutional advancement.

A first-gen student who grew up in rural a rural Massachusetts town, Jess Savage credits the power of mentorship—with inspiring her life’s work. 

Take a look back at Fort Lewis College’s milestones, accomplishments, and moments that made this year extraordinary.

Skyler Skyhawk made an appearance at the Black History Month Kick-Off event on Saturday, February 1. This event connected community members, students, and faculty around the significance of this important month.

Milken Educator Award is complete surprise for Kirtland Elementary School teacher Rashinda Billie (BA in Education, '14; MA in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, '24)

Braving freezing temperatures, more than 100 faculty, staff, and students at Fort Lewis College gathered Monday around the campus Clocktower to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On January 20th, students, faculty, and staff at Fort Lewis College gathered at the Clocktower to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a campus march. During the event, a student from the Black Student Resource Center displayed a drawing of both MLK and Malcolm X, highlighting their significant roles as influential African American leaders and activists for human rights.

Students ski to campus via Chapman Hill, Durango's in-town ski slope. Connected to FLC's Campus in the Sky, Chapman Hill is a favorite spot for early morning laps, learning to ski with OP, or perfecting tricks in the terrain park.

What is a leader’s responsibility to prepare for technological transformation? Provost Mario Martinez explores this issue in an op-ed piece.

Fort Lewis College celebrated Fall 2024 graduates with inspiring speeches on persistence, community, and leadership. Keynote speaker David Blake likened academic success to summiting mountains, while student speaker Brittany Bitsilly reflected on the bonds formed at FLC.

KVNF Community Radio in Paonia recently interviewed the fellows to get their perspective on what water means to them. For many people, especially Native Americans, water takes on a deeper meaning — to community, culture, and spirit.

On Friday, December 13, graduates, their families, and loved ones gathered on campus to celebrate a significant milestone at this year’s Fall Commencement ceremony. The event honored the achievements, dedication, and hard work of the newly minted alumni as they embarked on the next chapter of their journeys. Congratulations, Class of 2024!

FLC celebrates record-breaking Giving Tuesday, surpassing $720,000

Senior FLC students Ellyse Fredericks and Matthew Schaeffer prepare for this winter's graduation ceremony by taking portraits on the campus rim together for their senior announcement letters. Talons up!

FLC professor Laurie Williams and her team are building and installing Victron Energy off-grid electricity systems which are donated to families who need it – and have no opportunity to connect to the electricity grid.

Two FLC students share a laugh as they walk past the clocktower back to their dorms from class on a snowy winter morning here on campus.

A Fort Lewis College women's soccer team player Abila Tapia takes a shot at the goal against The Black Hills State University women's soccer team. The Skyhawks scored 4 goals against the yellow jackets who scored 0 and are gearing up for the RMAC Tournament semifinals. Captured by FLC MarComm intern Beck Farrell 

A Fort Lewis College student commutes to class by bicycle while enjoying views of the snow covered La Platas on the rim.

Devised theater performance runs through Saturday

The award acknowledges FLC’s membership in the FirstGen FORWARD Network with the Center for First Generation Student Success.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded Shandyn Gee the fourth fully endowed scholarship at Fort Lewis College (FLC).

Throughout November, our Fort Lewis community will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with various programs and events that honor the immense knowledges, diverse cultures, and contributions of our Indigenous students, faculty, and staff and the more than 120 Tribal Nations represented at Fort Lewis.

The $2M annual investment saves employees up to $450 annually.

Attendees will learn how AI technologies can enhance industry operations, improve decision-making, and drive innovation.

Mario Martinez, the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs of Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, is on a mission to address health care inequities, with a focus on Native Americans and Latinx populations (at Fort Lewis College, 39% of the college’s students are Indigenous and 15% Latinx).

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and Fort Lewis College (FLC) announced today that the cooperative will be the 2025-2028 Presenting Sponsor for FLC’s tenth anniversary of its Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition.

Fort Lewis College radio station KDUR celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking its growth from a 10-watt student-run station to a 6,000-watt community hub, with events and special broadcasts planned to honor its enduring role in bringing diverse music and local voices to the Durango area.

The event concluded with a special screening of films produced by Tribal Water Media Fellows at Fort Lewis College.

FLC is the best place to work in Durango, CO, but don't take our word for it! Several of FLC's faculty and staff outline what it means to be a Durangoan and how they love Fort Lewis College.

Students celebrated FLC's newest Homecoming tradition - lighting up our letters to the tune of the FLC Fight Song at the Clocktower. Photo by Jack Hulett.

President Biden apologized today to victims of the US government’s 150-year Indian Boarding School system at a ceremonial gathering at Arizona's Gila River Indian Community.

President Joe Biden on Friday formally apologized to Native Americans for the “sin” of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated children from their parents, calling it a “blot on American history” in his first presidential visit to Indian Country.

The funds, allocated through two separate grants, will provide critical support for marginalized students in obtaining teacher licensure and will foster bilingual education in Spanish and Indigenous languages.

FLC to honor outstanding alumni, the exceptional accomplishments, and community service of graduates who continue to inspire future generations

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe collectively own nearly half the 123,500-acre-feet of water sitting in Lake Nighthorse, and they have no way to access it.

Fort Lewis students harvest corn at the Old Fort in Hesperus, Colorado during the Blue Corn Harvest Ceremony. Harvested corn will be available for free for all FLC students at the Grub Hub.

The weeklong celebration will include the second Tribal Water Media Showcase, a collaborative effort with KSUT and Rocky Mountain PBS that highlights media projects from FLC program participants.

Fort Lewis College enrollment jumps nearly 3.5%. The increase came despite challenges with a federal student aid form, and other complications. (The Durango Sentinel, The Journal)

FLC reported increases in continuing, undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment.

FLC and DIHFS officials hope this visit will be the first in a series of regular, quarterly stops. 

FLC provides students with comfortable dorms surrounded by the beauty of the San Juan Mountains. The dorms are designed to create a strong sense of community and easy access to the outdoors. (University Magazine)

After 18 years at FLC, Dupont is leaving to become the CEO of the Durango Chamber of Commerce. He leaves behind a legacy based on teamwork and collaboration.

FLC is among many community colleges and universities in Colorado providing food assistance to students at a time when food costs have spiked and more students are believed to be experiencing hunger. (Chalkbeat)

The program offers students a unique pathway to nursing careers 

Ellen Paul, Ph. D., professor of history at FLC will travel to Bosnia to study reconciliation efforts and how they could apply to FLC. She is the second FLC professor to receive the distinguished award this year.

Colorado lawmakers convening for a special session about property taxes next week have been sent a clear message by the governor and others: "Protect funding for K-12 and higher education, or we won’t be happy." (Chalkbeat) 

Sixty years ago, Morley and Arthur Ballantine, Jr. agreed to donate $10,000 to establish a Center of Southwest Studies on the Fort Lewis College campus. Andrew Gulliford, a professor of history at FLC, explores how that idea has expanded and grown since then. (The Durango Herald)

Carolyn Cummins, Ph.D., a Bayfield High School grad with a deep passion for water education, research and community engagement, has been selected as the new director of the Four Corners Water Center, effective August 1.

Fort Lewis College launched its “Educators on the Water” program this summer as a way to help teachers develop experiential and place-based learning curriculum. (The Durango Herald)

This summer, community members in Shonto, Ariz., participated in a three-day workshop to learn how photovoltaic systems work. The training was part of a broader effort to electrify the Navajo Nation community.

Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $25,835 from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade to support the Community Business Preservation Program (CBPP).

Ross McCauley, Ph.D., Professor, Biology, received $20,000 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for “Surveys for a Silverspot Butterfly (Speyeria nokomis nokomis) and its host plant the bog Violet (Viola nephrophylla)).” 

Tiffany Cozad, Director of Campbell Child and Family Center, received $7,023 from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for a “Stabilization/New Provide Success 2024 Bonus Grant.”

Tiffany Cozad, Director, Campbell Child and Family Center, received $22,500 from the Buell Foundation for the Campbell Child and Family Center.

Yiyan Li, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Physics & Engineering, received $24,966 from the US Department of Transportation through North Dakota State University for “CTIPS Research, Education and Technology Transfer Projects.”

Janine Fitzgerald, Ph.D., Professor, Sociology & Human Services, received $25,000 from the Vadon Foundation to support the “Return to Dinetah: Community-Based Language Learning” project

Tyler Dunn, Director, Reed Library, received $20,263 from The Colorado Department of Higher Education for the “Putting Students at the Center through Open Educational Resource (OER).”

Kaitlin Mattos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Environment and Sustainability, received $10,000 from The Southwestern Water Conservation District for the “Tribal Water Media Fellowship Summer Intensive Program.”

Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $2,500 from the United Way of Southwest Colorado for the City of Durango Community Support Funding Grant.    

Beth LaShell, Director, The Old Fort at Hesperus, received $86,661 from the Colorado Department of Agriculture to “Support New High Elevation Specialty Crop Growers”.

Joslynn Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Chemistry, received $14,884 from the University of Alaska Anchorage, for the “Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) flexible LCC2 Community funds.”

Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center received $100,000 from the US Small Business Administration through the Colorado Department of Economic Development and International Trade (COEDIT) to fund SBDC activities in 2024.  

As the region puts on its summer finery, FLC students embrace the change with enthusiasm and gratitude!

The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recently announced the composition of a 15-member Presidential Search Committee.

 Kate Suazo, FLC alumna, social justice advocate has been named inaugural Director of Belonging at FLC.

Now in its third year, Monitoring Environmental Microbiome program participants dive into complex computational analysis of environmental justice issues.

Fort Lewis College will play a leading role in the workforce development programming for Elevate Quantum Tech Hub, which secured $127 million in federal and state funding to develop workforce and technologies for the rapidly growing quantum industry in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

The new Educator on the Water program provides teachers with an immersive, hands-on learning experience in nature, equipping them with innovative teaching tools to use in their classrooms —and outside of it. 

Ever year, Southern Ute youth go to Space Camp in Alabama thanks to Danny Jaques, a retired science teacher from Ignacio Junior High School and FLC alumnus (Biological Science-Natural History, '83). (KSJD)

Navajo Nation enhances sustainability efforts through solar power initiatives (Hoodline, Phoenix)

FLC student marketing agency takes off with new Katz School of Business funding (The Durango Herald)

Early Childhood Council, in partnership with FLC, offers free college courses for early childhood educators (Pagosa Springs Sun).

This year, five local businesses benefited from free marketing services through the program, which provides students and recent FLC grads with paid hands-on experiential learning.

Every year, Fort Lewis College graduates create innovative, original research in over 20 fields. Here are five stories of our amazing scholars, their projects, and how the work changed their lives.

Bodine has worked for the college for 27 years, most recently serving as the interim director of IT Services. 

Philosophy Professor Justin McBrayer wins Fulbright Award. (Local News Network)

This year, 20 FLC students participated in All Our Kin Collective Summer Institute, a two-week program promoting excitement and love for Native Languages. Guided by instructors and tribal elders, students used songs, animated videos, and cultural activities to learn (and teach) Diné, Ute, and Lakota.

Bodo Industrial Park helped grow city, county. (The Durango Herald)

Fort Lewis’ Health and Human Performance Center is powering future Olympians (The Durango Herald).

Bayfield Middle School student-athletes gain insight on post-high school sports. (The Durango Herald)

The grant, renewable for up to five years, will fund an Environmental Science and Justice Laboratory, Environmental Justice Center, Climatology Lab, Ozone Garden, and heavy metals lab, and provide housing and internship stipends for qualifying students.

EPA awards nearly $1.2M to student teams for innovative solutions to environmental and public health challenges (Environmental News Bits)

Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class (The Durango Herald)

A small Durango college is trying to reckon with its dark legacy — and help students do the same. (Colorado Sun)

FLC students working through new Snow and Avalanche Studies certificate (The Durango Herald) 

A Rocky Mountain PBS story, which includes a video, highlights the work that Engineering Professor Laurie Williams and the Village Aid Project team have been doing to bring solar power to Navajo Tribal Lands. 

Fort Lewis hires Jordan Mast as next men’s basketball coach. (The Durango Herald)

More than 400 people attended the inaugural Summit, aimed at fostering awareness and unity around regional climate interests and building resilience to climate change.

They faced lockdowns, masks, and a relentless barrage of rules and regulations, often helping their professors manage online classes as they traversed the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 370 graduates walked at Spring Commencement.

Nearly 180 research projects students shared through live presentations, posters, and videos during the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium.

With a heartfelt farewell that included a scavenger hunt and a cheeky slideshow, the FLC community said goodbye to a president who thought outside the box, took risks, and walked at 100 miles per hour in a whirlwind of energy with one question in mind: What will we do next for our students?

Fort Lewis College’s first COVID class graduates (The Durango Herald)
 

More than 80 graduates participated in this year's Diversity Collaborative Graduation Celebration. The Collaborative includes the Black Students Center, the El Centro de Muchos Colores, the Gender and Sexuality Center and the Native American Center.

“Odyssey Adventure Elopements” combines guided outdoor recreation with a full-service wedding day experience for couples who do not fit the traditional wedding scene and those who seek adventure and connection with nature.

FLC is leveling up its eSports game, recently inaugurating a state-of-the-art eSports Lounge that can accommodate the fast-growing sport.

A new Medical Assistant Certificate program at Fort Lewis College aims to create valuable career opportunities for students while addressing the regional shortage of medical assistants in healthcare centers.  

The collaboration aims to enhance fire safety awareness and preparedness within the campus community, emphasizing proactive measures to mitigate the risk of fires.

Seven outstanding Fort Lewis College faculty and staff were recognized during this year's Employee Award Ceremony at the Student Union.

McBrayer said the award will allow him to continue exploring the issue of misinformation and fake news. Specifically, he will explore a range of steps liberal societies may justifiably take to limit the production and spread of fake news, encourage the production and spread of genuine news, and insulate political and social life from the harms of fake news that cannot be suppressed. 

Kali Fajardo-Anstine, an author celebrated for shedding light on the overlooked stories and histories of Chicano and Latinx communities in the American West, will deliver the keynote address for Fort Lewis College’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4.

The day-long event brings together national policymakers, local experts, scientists, artists, and community members under a shared vision of environmental action and adaptation.

Fort Lewis College is awarding three professorships providing recipients with funding for high-impact, community-based projects.

The Walton Family Foundation today announced a second grant to the Tribal Water Media Fellowship Program.

Fort Lewis College Tribal Water Media Fellowship Program Awarded Grant from Walton Family Foundation (The Chinook Observer)

The day began with a prayer. Outside the walls of Fort Lewis College’s Whalen Gymnasium, the site of this year's Hozhoni Days, singing and drum beats resonated, setting a reverent tone for the powwow.

“With a 27-year tenure of service to our College, Steve has the historical wisdom, financial acuity, political networks, and hard-earned trust of the Skyhawk community,” said Mary Rubadeau, chair of the FLC Board of Trustees, in an email to campus. “Steve will build upon our momentum as we launch the search for a permanent president.”  

After six years at the helm of Fort Lewis College, President Tom Stritikus is stepping down to become the President at Occidental College, a four-year liberal arts college in Los Angeles, Calif. 

Fort Lewis College was prominently featured this week at the 2nd Annual State of Native Agriculture Address by the Native American Agriculture Fund. The virtual event brings together farmers, ranchers, Tribal leaders, and community stakeholders to engage in critical discussions on the future of Native agriculture. 

Fort Lewis College and CU Launch Program to Diversify Nursing Workforce (KSUT)

Distinctive Funding Challenges for Rural Regional Colleges (Inside Higher Ed)

Fort Lewis College starts construction on new nursing facility (The Durango Herald) 

Under the theme “Embracing our Identities,” Fort Lewis College is hosting the 58th annual Hozhoni Powwow at FLC, the longest-running cultural celebration. 

Fort Lewis College has received a $75,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a new system that would allow for more rapid, accurate, and cost-effective analysis of bacteria in environmental water samples.

The University of Colorado College of Nursing at Anschutz Medical Campus, together with Fort Lewis College, is taking a historic step in educating nurses in Southwest Colorado.

CU Nursing and Fort Lewis College officials attended a groundbreaking on March 13 for Skyhawk Hall, the future home of the CU Nursing Fort Lewis College Collaborative.  

A suspect in the arson cases at Fort Lewis College last Sunday was taken into custody Thursday evening, March 14, 2024, by the Fort Lewis College Police Department.

The revamped 5,000-square-foot renovated building will include three different teaching environments —a home-like setting, a clinical setting, and a simulation lab with three high-definition manikins.

The historical site of Fort Garland opened an exhibit about the history of Buffalo soldiers and Native Americans. Museum officials and artists recently screened a film on the exhibit at FLC, addressing the erasure of both Black and Native people from history, , reports KSDJ.

More than 80 middle and high schoolers from all over the region —including Dolores, Ignacio, and Dove Creek — gathered at FLC on February 20 to compete in the fair.

Joanna Casey, Faculty, Ph.D., Physics & Engineering, received $50,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the University of Colorado for the “Integrating Measurements Across Platforms to Feasibly Assess Emissions and Mitigation of Methane and VOCs from Landfills”.

Dr. Jill Choate, Associate Professor, Teacher Education, received $13,633 from the US Department of Education through the Colorado Department of Education for the “Quality Teacher Recruitment Program 23-24 grant”.

Tiffany Cozad, Director, Campbell Child and Family Center, received $5,500 from the Colorado Department of Human Services for the “Capacity Building Grant”.

Michelle Bonanno, Director, Peer Education & First-Year Experience, received $3,339,800 from the U.S. Department of Education for “FLC & SJC POWER Partnership: Pathways to Opportunity, Wellbeing, Equity, and Relationships”.

Beth LaShell, Director, The Old Fort at Hesperus, received $200,000 from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) to “support the success of Native farmers and ranchers”.

Dr. Jared Beeton, Faculty, Environment & Sustainability, received $1,200,000 from the Department of Energy for the “Environmental Justice Laboratory”.

Stella Zhu, Basic Needs Coordinator, Student Well-being, received $5,404 from Hunger Free Colorado for a “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach subaward agreement”.

Stella Zhu, Basic Needs Coordinator, Student Well-being, received $39,722 from the US Department of Agriculture through the State of Colorado Department of Human Services for a “Employment First Third Party Partnership for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)”.

Dr. Christine Smith, Undergraduate Research Support Coordinator and Adjunct Instructor of Biology, received $53,330 from the Intuitive Foundation, Inc. for the “Pay It Forward 2023/2024 project”.

Dr. Jill Choate, Associate Professor, Teacher Education, received $80,000 from the Colorado Department of Education for the “Quality Teacher Recruitment Program 23-24 grant”.

Dr. Jill Choate, Associate Professor, Teacher Education, received $25,000 from the US Department of Education through the University of Florida for the “CEEDAR Colorado Technical Assistance grant”.

Stacey Peters, Administrative Assistant III, received $5,000 from the Colorado Department of Education, Colorado State Library for the “State Grants for Libraries Act”.

Fort Lewis College hopes interactive scoreboard will fire up sports crowds.

Students earn a bachelor’s degree in Adventure Education, the FLC Snow & Avalanche Studies certificate, and four of the industry’s most widely recognized certifications from the American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education.

Los Alamos National Laboratory,  FLC partnership, helps Indigenous women find a new path into the world of research.

A $3.75 million Title III grant and two philanthropic grants, totaling $113,000, will support Indigenous student success, increase access to school materials, and launch a Native American College Day at Fort Lewis College. 

The accreditation allows qualifying students to access all FLC Student Health Center services at no out-of-pocket cost to them.

Hundreds of family members and friends attended FLC's Fall 2023 Commencement, which included the presentation of a Native American honor song by The Sawmill Singers.

FLC supporters rallied during this year’s Giving Tuesday, inspiring 582 people to donate to 123 causes and raising $622,122 in philanthropic support, a 28 percent increase from last year. 

Esther Belin, a Diné poet who teaches the power of poetry at FLC, discusses the revitalization of language and its connection to Indigenous poetry in this episode of Poetic Sovereignty.

Heidi Steltzer, professor of Environment and Sustainability and Biology at FLC, discusses the recently released U.S. National Climate Assessment with National Public Radio.

In two short weeks, Fort Lewis College is celebrating its fifth annual #GivingTuesday, a 24-hour fundraising campaign that seeks to raise funds from 550 donors this year. 

Participants of the inaugural Tribal Water Media Fellowship recently presented their projects exploring the many connections of Indigenous cultures with water.

FLC has been the beneficiary of much good fortune lately in the way of donation dollars, according to a recent article by The Durango Herald editorial board, adding these investments will pay dividends in the form of workforce development in the Southwest.

Alana Romans, Director, Strategic Initiatives, received $568,689 from the US Department of the Treasury through La Plata County Economic Development Alliance for the Project RUN certificate program – Opportunity Now Colorado.

Kendra Gallegos Reichle, Director, Student Well-Being, received $99,193 from the Department of Health and Human Services – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) for the “FLC Suicide and Substance Use Prevention project.”

Dr. Jonathan Harvey, Associate Professor, Geosciences, received $73,565 from the State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources for the “Lower Dolores River Wild & Scenic project.” 

Dr. Jonathan Harvey, Associate Professor, Geosciences, received $14,988 from The Nature Conservancy for the “2023 Dolores River Adaptive Management Support project.” 

Dr. Veronika Furst, Professor, Mathematics, received $218,502 from the National Science Foundation for the “PRIMES: The Inverse Eigenvalue Problem for Graphs and Collaboration to Promote Inclusivity in Undergraduate Mathematics Education.” 

Bryant Liggett, Station Manager, KDUR, received $3,000 from the Gill Foundation through the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado to recognize and support KDUR and its work. 

Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,000 from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to provide Leading Edge strategic planning and startup courses. 

Dr. Jeffrey McFarlane, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, received $94,530 from the National Institutes of Health, SuRE FIRST program, supplemental funding for “Stopped-flow spectrometer for analysis of reaction kinetics project.”

Dr. Laurie Williams, Professor, Physics and Engineering, received $100,000 from the US Department of Energy for the “Navajo Nation Solar Initiative – Energizing Rural Communities Prize.”

Dr. Mark Boespflug, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, received $74,244 from the University of St. Thomas for the “Psychology and Theology of Faith project.” 

Marya Corrigan, Director, TRIO Programs-Upward Bound, received $3,003 from the Colorado Department of Education for the “Colorado Summer Food Service Program 2023.”

Tyler Dunn, Interim Director, Reed Library, received $20,000 from the Colorado Department of Higher Education for the Colorado Open Education Resources (OER) grant program, Cohort 5 2022/2023. 

Elizabeth Calagias, Business Manager, Center for Innovation, received $401,000 from the US Small Business Administration for the Congressional Earmarks Initiative. 

Dr. Yiyan Li, Associate Professor, Physics & Engineering, received $25,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the “PCR-Free Environmental Waterborne Bacteria Detection Using Raman Spectroscopy and Deep Learning project.”

Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the “Supporting Career Pathways for Indigenous Agriculture.”

Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,170 from the State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade for the Connect2Dot consulting and training program.

Maggie LaRose, Director of Nursing, received $1,300,000 from the US Department of Education for the “Launching a Collaborative Nursing Workforce Education Degree Program Supporting Rural and Indigenous-focused Healthcare Needs.”

Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $40,000 from the US Department of Treasury through the Colorado Department of Higher Education for the “CORE Initiative.”

Dr. David Blake, Associate Professor, Biology, received $4,500 from the University of Colorado for the “Development and Hosting of Pedagogy Workshop at FLC, Spring 2023.”

Dr. David Blake, Associate Professor, Biology, received $1,500 from the Society of Toxicology for the “Faculty United for Toxicology Undergraduate Research and Education (FUTURE) for an Undergraduate Faculty Research grant.”

Dr. Kaitlin Mattos, Assistant Professor, Environment and Sustainability, received $5,000 from The Southwestern Water Conservation District for the “Tribal Water Media Fellowship project.”

Beth LaShell, Director, and Elicia Whittlesey, Farmer Training Program Coordinator, The Old Fort at Hesperus, received $215,000 from the Community Foundation on behalf of the Social Impact Grant from La Plata County for the “construction of a winterized Community Vegetable Processing Barn on the Old Fort Campus.”

Dr. Laurie Williams, Professor, Physics and Engineering, received $197,516 from the National Science Foundation through Princeton University for “DarkSide: Mid-scale.”

Beth LaShell, Director, The Old Fort at Hesperus, received $13,050 from the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture for the “support of NextGen agriculturalists.”

Dr. David Blake, Associate Professor, Biology, received $156,000 from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation for the “2023 Beckman Scholars Program.”

Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $25,000 from the US Department of Health and Human Services through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for the “Elevating the Early Childhood Workforce: Plans, Qualifications, & Pathways.”

Jennifer Rider, Director, Center for Teaching & Learning, received $973,560 from the US Department of Education for the “Digital Learning: A Pathway to Equity, Access and Success for Low-income, First-generation, and Indigenous Students project.”

Beth LaShell, Director, The Old Fort at Hesperus, received $157,140 from the Department of Higher Education, History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Society to “complete remaining interior work and window restoration of Faculty House #15 in Hesperus, Colorado at the Old Fort.”

Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $100,000 from the US Small Business Administration through the Colorado Department of Economic Development and International Trade (COEDIT) to fund SBDC activities in 2023.  

This week, tune in to hear FLC stories from Tristan Gulliford, help desk supervisor. 

A little over a decade after taking an accidental journalism course at Fort Lewis College, Jourdan Bennett-Begaye (Athletic Training, ’13) is the editor-in-chief of ICT (formerly Indian Country Today), a digital platform reporting on the Indigenous world.

This week, tune in to hear FLC stories from Stella Zhu, basic needs coordinator. 

With a game of Lotería, Latin food, a piñata and dazzling live performances by Mariachi Amigos de Nuevo México and Ballet Folklórico de Durango, Fort Lewis College celebrated the 30th Fiesta on the Mesa, launching this year's Hispanic Heritage Month.

This week, tune in to hear FLC stories from Cole Davis, photographer. 

Fort Lewis College’s overall enrollment grew by 1.9 percent compared to last year, with dual enrollment, graduate, and transfer students driving the growth.

This week, tune in to hear FLC stories from Josh Kling, coordinator of Permitting & Programming. 

This week, tune in to hear FLC stories from Nicolette Manning, assistant director of the Student Involvement Center. 

Professor Janine Fitzgerald created the All Our Kin Collective this year to help address the loss of Indigenous languages in students’ communities and help them understand a crucial part of their identities.

FLC's Farmer-In-Training program at the Old Fort is partnering with La Plata County nonprofits to improve food security. They hope to create more agricultural education opportunities in the area and boost agricultural production.

The FLC women’s basketball team won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's 2022-23 Brechler Award, recognizing the Skyhawks squad as the league’s top academic women’s basketball team with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.57.

Former Fort Lewis College cyclist Savilia Blunk captured a pair of national titles at the USA Cycling Cross Country Mountain Bike National Championship.

Fort Lewis College and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance are partnering on a new professional certificate program for workers and adult learners in the community. This Rural Upskill Network program, or Project RUN, is designed to drive economic mobility by training, upskilling, and retaining the region’s diverse workforce. 

This week, tune in to hear FLC stories from Lori Dykstra, web marketing specialist. 

Professor Laurie Williams was named one of 67 winners in the first phase of the $6.7 million Energizing Rural Communities Prize challenge. The competition is designed to incentivize the nation's clean energy trailblazers to reenergize innovation and reassert American leadership in the energy marketplace.

FLC cyclist Michaela Thompson won her gravel race debut alongside teammates Sarah Sturm (Art, ‘12) and Ellen Campbell (Biology, '20).

For more meaningful relationships and fuller lives, Charlie Rogers (Exercise Physiology, '22) is helping Durangoans create community through play and movement.

Installation artist Chris Erickson (Art, '94) is leading the city of Aspen's first-ever public art installation. The project is a temporary street mural, and community members are invited to help paint it from start to finish.

Alumna Destiny Morgan (Communication Design, '23) helped lead Durango's Juneteenth celebration with a speech about honoring different identities and cultures on one of the most important days in U.S. history.

Marnie Thompson, assistant professor of Anthropology, uses explicit insults to get students thinking about gender and power in everyday language.

Fort Lewis College Athletics hosted The Skyler’s and also a spring Hall of Fame ceremony, honoring student-athletes from this year while inducting an all-soccer class to honor the rich history of Skyhawks soccer.

This week, tune in to hear FLC stories from Alana Romans, director of Strategic Initiatives. 

Emerging stronger than ever following the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Lewis College's American Indian Business Leaders chapter had a huge year of wins on and off campus.

David Gonzales, professor of Geosciences, chimed in on an article in GMTODAY on the geologic significance of the American West. “I tell my students all the time that geology is life,” he said.

The impact of AI disruption lies in what it disrupts and who it disrupts, suggests Ben Waddell, associate professor of Sociology, in The Durango Herald. He noted that AI's social and economic implications on blue-collar workers and communities must be considered.

In a column for The Durango Herald, Andrew Gulliford, professor of History, unveils a murder mystery unsolved for 152 million years. The victim? Allosaurus fragilis, a fast-moving, serrated-toothed predator from the Jurassic Period.

This week on VoFLC, tune in to hear FLC stories from Michael Martin, chair and professor of History. 

For nearly three decades, FLC students raised money and made merry for the Heart Fund Drive, founded by Durango local Harry Silver in 1948.

Donors share the why behind their innovative philanthropic endeavors.

Centura Health committed $4 million to kickstart renovation of the existing Aquatics Center. 

The yearlong Springboard Fellowship program culminated with a three-day networking trip to Colorado's capital.

Ever feel like you’re drowning? Being involved in a submersion accident isn’t a threat most of us face (though this spring looks to be bringing an epic runoff to western rivers), but we often feel overwhelmed and subsumed by our to-do list. 

Every year, Fort Lewis College graduates create innovative, original research in over 20 fields. Here are five stories of our amazing scholars, their projects, and how the work changed their lives.

More than 400 FLC students graduated on May 6 at a ceremony addressed by Thomas J. Vilsack, the 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture.

More than 400 FLC students graduated on May 6 at a ceremony addressed by Thomas J. Vilsack, the 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture. 

Tune in to hear FLC stories from Ruth Alminas, associate professor of Political Science. 

This year's faculty and staff award recipients exhibit exceptional work, from supporting FLC's day-to-day operations with excellence to advancing institutional goals.

Wakȟályapí Coffee, founded by Devyn Valandra, a junior studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business, took home the $10,000 first-place cash prize for the best business plan at this year’s Hawk Tank competition.

Following a highly competitive national search, Mario Martinez was announced as FLC's new provost and vice president of Academic Affairs on April 13, 2023. 

Three runners from FLC's men's and women's cross country teams shattered a trio of program records at Colorado Mesa University's Maverick Invite. It was a fitting end to a stunning season. 

The 57th annual Hozhoni Days drew a historic crowd of nearly 2,000 people to Whalen Gymnasium. Three vibrant events spanning March 29-31 provided a time for people to gather, dance, sing, heal, and celebrate traditions that are thousands of years old. 

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.

Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty  is a cornerstone of the Adventure Education (AE) Department’s leadership curriculum with broad applicability.

Tune in to hear FLC stories from Nick Roy, a senior studying Accounting. 

This year's faculty and staff award recipients exhibit exceptional work, from supporting FLC's day-to-day operations with excellence to advancing institutional goals.

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.

Tune in to hear FLC stories from Bryant Liggett, station manager of KDUR. 

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.

The Center of Southwest Studies exhibition As Seeds, We Grow: Student Reflections on Resilience will close with a celebration on April 5. Joe Kinneen (Journalism & Multimedia Studies, '22) recently published his Native Lens video about the installation, which chronicles its opening last year. 

FLC Art Director Anna McBrayer and Diné artist and cultural mentor Garrett Etsitty sat down with UCDA to discuss the award-winning cover of the winter 2022 edition of FLC Voices. 

This spring, Adventure Education is piloting a new course called Mindfulness: How to Do Better at Everything (AE 290).

Tune in to hear FLC stories from President Tom Stritikus.

Every year, Fort Lewis College graduates create innovative, original research in over 20 fields. Here are five stories of our amazing scholars, their projects, and how the work changed their lives.

William Nollet, associate professor of Physics & Engineering, received $150,000 from the US Department of Energy through the University of Michigan for “Advancing Diffusion Bonding for Compact Heat Exchangers: Development of enabling Fabrication Technology for Compact Heat Exchangers for Advanced Reactors.”

Stella Zhu, basic needs coordinator, received $159,999 from the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development for a “Community Facilities Grant,” which will fund new equipment for the Grub Hub.

Steven Fenster, interim dean, professor of Biology, and NIH U-RISE program director, received $378,000 from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) for the “Inclusive Excellence Award 3.”

Don May, professor of Physics & Engineering, received $120,000 from the National Science Foundation through Colorado State University for the Louis Stoke New STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: Rocky Mountain Alliance for Minority Participation (RM-LSAMP).

Kendra Gallegos Reichle, director of Student Well-being, and Stella Zhu, basic needs coordinator, received $5,404 from the US Department of Agriculture and the Colorado Department of Human Services for a “SNAP Outreach 2023” award.

Kenny Miller, professor of Chemistry, received $190,000 from the US Department of Energy (DOE) through the University of California Irvine, to support research in “Ensembles of Photosynthetic Nanoreactors (EPN).” 

Christine Smith, Undergraduate Research support coordinator and adjunct instructor of Biology, received $50,320 from Intuitive Foundation, Inc. for the “Pay It Forward” project.

Cheryl Nixon, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, and Steven Fenster, interim dean, professor of Biology, and NIH U-RISE program director, received $25,000 from the National Science Foundation for the “NSF Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Challenge.”

Cole Wilson, a senior studying Adventure Education, will hike the Grand Enchantment Trail in hopes of raising $10,000 for the Grub Hub Food Pantry, which provides free, nutritious foodstuffs to students, staff, and faculty.

FLC senior Cole Wilson will hike the Grand Enchantment Trail in hopes of raising $10,000 for the Grub Hub Food Pantry, which provides free, nutritious foodstuffs to students, staff, and faculty.

Members of Fort Lewis College’s Strategies for Ecological Education, Diversity & Sustainability Club, or SEEDS, traveled to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, for a student-led study abroad experience to shed light on the ecological diversity of a destination typically known for its pineapple drinks and banana boats.

Tune in to hear FLC stories from Lucas Brown (Environmental Science, '22).

The Denver Foundation and Reisher Family Foundation are partnering with FLC to provide a new scholarship that helps students cover the cost of attendance while building a community of academic and social support.

Tune in to hear FLC stories from JJ Desrosiers, a senior studying Economics and Business Administration.

The Denver Foundation and Reisher Family Foundation are partnering with Fort Lewis College to provide a new scholarship that helps students cover the cost of attendance while building a community of academic and social support.

Tom Stritikus sat down with The National Center on Education and the Economy for a QuickTake. Stritikus discussed how colleges should focus on being "student-ready."