A study on climate change by associate professor of Biology Heidi Steltzer and her colleagues, published by Biology Letters, was featured in a New York Times article, "For some Arctic plants, spring arrives almost a month earlier."

Alumnus Peter Mesard says he chose to attend Fort Lewis College because of the outdoors—the skiing and the mountain climbing, especially. But his academic experience is what stuck with him, so much so that he has established the Peter Mesard Undergraduate Research Fund for present and future FLC students.

Amanda Schoolland (Music Education, '11) was honored with the Outstanding Young Music Educator Award at the CMEA Convention in Colorado Springs.

Amy Gilley, lecturer in scenic design and technical director in the Theatre Department, was chosen to read a creative piece, "Ragged Patterns of Breath," at the Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture in February 2017.

Tino Sonora, Economics professor and past Fulbright Scholar, was interviewed by KSJD about the Fulbright Scholar program and why FLC professors are such a good fit.

Three scholars from Fort Lewis College (FLC) were awarded Fulbright grants for 2016-2017, tied for the most with the U.S. Naval Academy among bachelor’s institutions.  Top-producing institutions are highlighted annually in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

At the urging of FLC's Black Student Union, the City of Durango issued a proclamation naming February 4th "Durango Ride the Bus for Rosa Parks Day."

Tara Trask and Ramona Pierson will visit Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. They will work with a number of classes, in addition to participating in several events open to the public.

Vivian Gray, a senior at Argyle High School in Texas and the #23 women's basketball recruit in the country, talks about why she chose Fort Lewis College.

Rebecca Clausen, associate professor and chair of Sociology, and Steven Chischilly, Jr., a senior Environmental Studies major, were featured in the National Institute of Health's Navajo Gold King Mine Exposure Project newsletter.

Junior point guard Daniel Hernandez, 5'8", was featured on ESPN.com for his incredible block of a 6'8" Colorado Mesa player.

James Temte (Biology, '05) was selected as an artist-in-residence for Denali National Park and Preserve's 2017 program.

Fort Lewis College's Skyhawks Cycling team won third place overall at USA Cycling's Cyclocross Nationals in Hartford, Connecticut on January 4-5, 2017. Go Skyhawks!

For Fort Lewis College alumnus Matt Shriver, the end of his racing career didn’t spell the end of his involvement with competitive cycling. Instead, his skills and education were diverse enough to blaze new trails for himself in the cycling industry. He’s now working at the highest levels of both the sport and the industry.

Ross McCauley, associate professor of Biology and current Fulbright Scholar, shows what life in the Galapagos is like on his travel and science blog.

Anthony Nocella, assistant professor of Sociology, was profiled for his activism, both on and off campus.

Emily Houghton, assistant professor of Exercise Science, published an essay on sexism in cycling for the Engaging Sports section of The Society Pages, titled "Podium Girls: Time to End the Tradition."

FLC's Marketing & Communications department won three medals in the Collegiate Advertising Awards: gold for a new logo for the Native American Center, gold for a video about the Native American Center, and silver for a set of admission materials.

“Durango, CO, is home to many innovative and disruptive companies, and we believe this has created an environment whereby the FLC Hawk Tank will accelerate the next generation of entrepreneurs’ success.”

To celebrate the success of the men's and women's basketball teams during the 2016-17 season, FLC produced a 30-second commercial about the teams that aired nationally. A darkened Whalen Gymnasium was filled with fog and dramatic spotlights, and drones captured footage of Skyhawks athletes.

A Doll's House, a three-act play in prose by Henrik Ibsen, is the first theatrical production of the Spring 2017 FLC Theatre Department. Originally written in 1879, the piece centers on themes of gender in society, individualism, and marriage.

Linda Simmons, longtime Outreach Administrator for the Teacher Education Department, was named Mancos' Citizen of the Year.

Apocalyptic Planet is this year’s Fort Lewis College Common Reading Experience selection. Each year, the College selects one book for all of campus to read. The selection is integrated into classroom discussions and other College and community events. 

Durango was named among the more affordable mountain towns by Outside Magazine.

Cycling website Singletracks.com named FLC to its list of 10 Best U.S. College & Universities for Mountain Bikers! 
 

Brandon Francis (att '15) was interviewed by Kelly Pettyjohn, host of KSJD's Big Fat Farm Show, about the food justice education he does in his work with the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center.

Fort Lewis College celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day each year with a rally, choir performance, and open mic session. In recent years, social justice workshops have been added, where campus and community members can learn about activism and social change.

The old adage says that those who can’t do, teach. Joslynn Lee is flipping that adage around—those who can do well, teach even better. In addition to training scientists around the country, Lee (Chemistry, ’06) draws on her own successes as a Native STEM student to mentor others pursuing higher education in any field.

KDUR, FLC's campus-community radio station, was named among "The Eight Music Stations to Listen to in 2017" on a Medium post by Ernesto Aguilar.

Senior English major and former Miss Hozhoni First Attendant Charine Gonzales won a prestigious Full Circle Fellowship to the Sundance Film Festival.

Steve Short, chairman of the FLC Board of Trustees, was named Durango's Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce's "Durango Rocks!" ceremony.

The community is invited to join in the day’s free activities.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Dinosaurs is part of the Colorado Experience program shown locally on Rocky Mountain PBS.

Scottie Hazelton (Exercise Science, '97), previously the assistant linebackers coach for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, was named the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the University of Wyoming.

Fort Lewis College is taking a bold step forward—and all aspiring teachers can join the adventure. Applications are now open for FLC’s new Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Licensure program. The two-year program enables participants to earn a master’s degree in education, as well as a Colorado teaching certificate.

Now in its second year, the Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to create a business plan under the mentorship of successful business experts from our area.

President Thomas joined over 200 presidents and chancellors of other institutions by signing the "Letter from Higher Education Leaders on Climate Action."

No surprise here: Durango was named #4 on Travel + Leisure's list of America's Favorite Mountain Towns!

The FLC Cycling Team won third place at Cyclocross Nationals in Hartford, Connecticut, on January 5.

New classes for traditional Mexican Folklorico dances begin Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m., and enrollment is open to anyone interested.

Nicole Ducheneaux (History, '02), a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, was named to the 2016 class of “Native American 40 Under 40” by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.

Durango contains an economic ecosystem as rich as its natural setting. Here, Fort Lewis College students can experience working with nationally competitive companies while staying close to home. One such company is Vantiv Integrated Payments, which offers paid internships during the summer months to students from the School of Business Administration.

Charles Riggs, professor of Anthropology, has been appointed as the College’s Curator of Archaeological Collections.

The Forum offers experts in business and the economy who will present their views on the current status of the economy and what the future might hold for the Four Corners region, Colorado and the nation.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Fort Lewis College Class of 2016!

On a snowy December morning, more than 200 students graduated from Fort Lewis College and participated in a Commencement ceremony in Whalen Gymnasium. The graduates were encouraged by Commencement Speaker Leslie Goldstein, winner of the Alice Admire Outstanding Teaching Award. Congratulations to all graduates and their families!

Durango's Community Cycling Celebration, on December 1, 2016, was created as a way to honor the role of the sport in our small mountain town, as well as raise funds for the FLC Cycling Team and Durango DEVO. Thanks to all who came out for the event!

We hope this short video reminds you of special people and places. Sending you the warmest wishes for this holiday season.

Your friends at Fort Lewis College.

John Wright (Geology, '74) significantly reduced the environmental impact of Antarctic travel in 2006 by pioneering the construction of a road from the coast of the continent to the South Pole.

Artist Chip Thomas' mural on the side of the Mears Apartments, installed in October as a part of Indigenous Peoples Day, was named the #2 story of 2016 by Brooklyn Street Art.

Around 200 Skyhawks will take that important and exciting walk across the stage and graduate.

Now in its 25th year, the FLC Environmental Center has influenced countless students, employees, and community members to be advocates and stewards of the natural environment. Report by DurangoTV. 

This fall, seven Engineering students put themselves on the map—literally—when they completed FLC’s first student-designed and student-constructed building.

The Fort Lewis College Foundation has announced the endowment of what is now to be known as the Stephen A. Roderick Endowed Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is designated to support Fort Lewis College students in the Teacher Education program.

How can you conceptualize something as abstract as a food system?

Growing Forward: The Environmental Center plants the seeds for the next 25 years

Inaugural holiday celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

1949 Aggies still huddle as a team

Longtime Nordic figure, Olympic commentator, and Harvard University ski coach Peter Graves (Physical Education, '76) was honored with the FIS Journalist Award by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and the International Ski Federation.

Marissa Molina (Political Science, ’14), winner of White House’s “Champions of Change” award, discusses what it’s like to be an undocumented educator with an uncertain future in an interview with Chalkbeat.org.

Over Thanksgiving Break, 50 students, faculty, and staff traveled to South Dakota to join the protest at Standing Rock, bringing donated supplies. Upon their return, they staged a non-violent rally in downtown Durango.

FLC students learned how to seek employment locally or nationally at federal agencies at a recent Career Services workshop.

FLC and Durango have joined a growing number of places and groups that have adopted the re-designation of Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day. On October 10, 2016, FLC students, faculty, staff, and community members came together to honor this historic event.

The donation will go toward the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI), which benefits students from the Four Corners area.

Global travel brand Expedia voted Durango #3 on its list of Coziest American Mountain Towns.

Lynn Wickersham, a research associate with FLC's San Juan Institute of Natural and Cultural Resources, just published The Second Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas.

Both the Sierra Club and the Princeton Review recognize Fort Lewis College for its sustainability efforts.

Sixteen members of the FLC's Outdoor Pursuits community undertook a two-day service project near Bluff, Utah, on the San Juan River.

On Saturday, September 24^th, FLC’s Outdoor Pursuits program began a two-day service project near Bluff, Utah. Sixteen members of the Fort Lewis College community -- thirteen students and three OP staff members -- comprised this hard-working group.

The Second Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas will be officially released at a celebration at Maria’s Bookshop in Durango on November 17 at 6:30 p.m.

FLC was featured by University of Pennsylvania's Center for Minority Serving Institutions for having a unique homecoming celebration: Skyfest!

Ed LoCricchio (Geology, '81) was awarded the Outstanding Scientist of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists.

Margaret Tanner (Accounting, '82), associate provost and director of graduate studies at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, received the KPMG Mentoring Award from the American Accounting Association.

A collaborative presentation created by the FLC librarians and COMP instructors, titled "Mind the Gap: Harmonizing composition instruction with information literacy outcomes through assessment of annotated bibliographies" won the People's Choice Award at the 2016 Library Assessment Conference in Arlington, Virginia.

Over three months, nine faculty and staff members received grants for their programs and departments, ranging in size from $69,344 to $1.75 million.

The NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars launched their 2016 campaign with three former FLC coaches on their coaching staff: Gus Bradley, Todd Wash, and Scottie Hazelton.

The FLC Theatre Department is presenting William Shakespeare's The Tempest for the fall semester! Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and a 2 p.m. matinee on November 6, in FLC's Mainstage Theatre.

FLC's newest master's degree, an M.A. in Education: Teacher Licensure, will start accepting applications in December 2016.

Fort Lewis College took 19 talented student athletes to Snowshoe, West Virginia October 21-23, 2016 for the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals. After days of tough competition in snow and mud, the Skyhawks secured the title of the second place Division 1 school -- go Skyhawks!!

The Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College celebrates a landmark anniversary this fall: 25 years of teaching and training the leaders of the future to work toward social and environmental justice in the present. To mark the occasion, the EC is hosting the 15^th annual REEL Film Experience on Saturday, November 5, at the Community Concert Hall.

The Fort Lewis College pendulum is made possible by the generosity of Grace Deltscheff on behalf of her and her late husband, Gustav Deltscheff.

What is it like to be an Environmental Studies major at Fort Lewis College? Listen to several students and Assistant Professor Kathy Hilimire talk about how the program uses experiential education and field experiences to prepare graduates for a variety of careers.

Fort Lewis College was named to Princeton Review's 2016 List of Green Colleges.

FLC's acapella singing group, Hawkapella, brings together vocalists from all different majors to sing unaccompanied.

On October 7, 2016, the Rim Trail Society gathered for the first time, hosted by the Board of Trustees at the home of President Dene and Gordon Thomas. The Society, composed of donors over the $1,000 level, enjoyed appetizers and drinks while chatting about the future of Fort Lewis College. Here's a quick look at the evening! 

Durango and Fort Lewis College are nearly synonymous with world-class mountain biking. This year, a Durango-native FLC alumnus embodied that excellence at the Rio Olympics. Howard Grotts (Mathematics, ’14) won national championships as a junior, which he says put him on USA Cycling’s radar.

The FLC Cycling team won first place at the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference Mountain Bike championships at Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico.

Blythe Morrison (Anthropology, '14), was awarded the first-ever Madden scholarship for her graduate work at Northern Arizona University.

Thirty-four FLC students and faculty traveled to Long Beach, Calif., to attend the annual conference of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science.

FLC alumni Mariana Harvey (Indian Studies, '08) and Itsa Shash (Biology, '10) wrote a song for Indigenous Peoples Day that was performed at FLC's celebration by the Bala Sinem Choir.

The fund is designated for students in the College’s Teacher Education program, where Steve got his start.

Junior Exercise Science major Joshua Blaylock was named the 2016-17 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Preseason Player of the Year.

Tony Holmquist, associate professor of Art & Design, was named the 2016-17 Featured Scholar in part because of his development of safer art materials.

“To develop a safe environment for my students and fellow printmakers is my goal.”

Fort Lewis College was named to the Sierra Club's list of Cool Schools, which recognizes environmentally friendly institutions.

On the second Monday in October, Fort Lewis College will celebrate not Christopher Columbus, but those residents who were already at home in the so-called New World when the Genoan explorer, sailing under the Spanish flag, stumbled ashore in 1492.

Marc Reed, chair and associate professor of Music, released his first CD, "Gone But Not Forgotten," on September 30, 2016.

The Ernest Becker Foundation published 2016 Presidential Campaign Ad Analyses written by students in in Psychology Professor Brian Burke's Senior Seminar class on Terror Management Theory.

Paige Gray, visiting instructor of English, published a parenting essay titled, "Kids Don't Need To Understand Grit" in Time.com.

Imagine leaving your consistent full-time job to jump on a tour bus with a rock band for the first time. You’re suddenly sharing 400 square feet with 10 other people, working 15 hours per day, and waking up in a new city every morning. And you’re figuring out this new existence on the fly. And it’s your dream come true.

Alumna Kelsy Woodson (Business Administration, '11) has a rockstar dream job helping Yonder Mountain String Band manage their social media and marketing.

There are events for everyone, from student to community member. For a complete schedule, visit www.fortlewis.edu/homecoming.

This partnership will open doors for FLC students, particularly minority students, to collaborate in cutting edge research while preparing them to make the move to graduate school or a career.

Since the spill, organizations across the Four Corners, including Fort Lewis College, have been stepping up efforts to study and monitor the Animas and other area water sources. 

The dedication ceremony will be held at 12 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall.

Computer engineers create the future. By bridging electrical engineering and computer science, computer engineers develop software that integrates with complex devices like robots, remote sensors, self-driving vehicles, rovers, probes, drones, spacecraft, and even the smartphones in everyone’s pockets.

The new funding, which will be awarded at $350,000 per year over the next five years, will support retention and graduation in the STEM disciplines.

FLC was awarded $1.75 million from the U.S. Department of Education, Title III, Native American-Serving, Nontribal Institutions Program. The funding will support development of FLC’s new Computer Engineering degree, undergraduate research, and the Native American Center.

Alumni Laura Beth Waltz (English, '12) and Parker Earnest (Anthropology, '13) have joined the Teach For America 2016 Corps and will be teaching in the state of Colorado.

On August 3rd, 2016, Fort Lewis College and community partners collaborated with John Foley, former lead solo pilot of the famous U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, to put on a leadership presentation.

Each fall, students from the Environmental Center help out Bear Smart Durango's Fruit Gleaning Program. Students and community members pick unwanted fruit from local trees to cut down on human-bear interactions and make juice, cider, and apple ice cream!

In early 2016, the Fort Lewis College (FLC) Foundation announced a contribution of $1.4 million to the FLC Teacher Education program.

The Smith Sports Complex, named after Professor Emeritus Duane Smith, is now open for local youth and FLC sports teams. The 15-acre facility is located on the northeast corner of campus.

This milestone is the result of a push by FLC to admit students who are better prepared to hit the ground running on the first day of their college careers.

Beth Dorman, associate professor of Teacher Education, received the 2016 Francis P. Hunkins Distinguished Article Award in Teaching from the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum.

Lindsay Sandoval, a senior Biology major and former Miss Hozhoni, was crowned as the 2016 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen, representing the Jicarilla Apache.

On Sunday, 80 new freshmen set out to learn about themselves and their peers in the rugged San Juan Mountains through a pre-orientation program called Peak Experiences.

Once again, Durango nabbed a mention on Outside Magazine's list of The 16 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Richard and Mary Lyn Ballantine were the driving force behind the new art installation and funded the project.

Joel Kirkpatrick, administrative assistant for Music, Political Science, Philosophy, and Modern Languages, is a six-time published novelist.

A painting by Jonathan Lamb (Art, '02) was featured in the "The Ten Most Amazing New Street Art Murals of Summer 2016" by Westword.

FLC's TRiO Talent Search program will receive $1.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education over the next five years to support first-generation college students.

Rose Graham (Humanities, '88) was named Board President of the American Indian Graduate Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving cultural and economic wellbeing for individuals and tribes through graduate education.

After graduating, Britt Colon (Art, '02) returned to her family's Canon City farm and introduced an agritourism element.

Dr. van Engelenburg is working on ways to help people suffering from genetic disorders in a more precise and safe manner.

The Durango Transit campus bus stop will move to a new location at the end of Skyhawk Avenue on August 15. The new location will improve ADA accessibility and reduce confusion between the north- and south-bound routes.

The Mark Witkes scholarship, which has supported 19 cross-country athletes over the last ten years, received its largest boost yet with a $5,275 donation from June's Steamworks-Animas Valley Half Marathon.

Shere Byrd, professor of Biology, contributed an op-ed to the Durango Herald on the importance of citizen-scientists in the face of events like the Gold King Mine spill.

"The computer engineering degree is just another example of giving somebody a solid foundational toolset that allows them to go in many different career directions.”

The Mate Exchange, a yerba tea company, was founded by Giancarlo Vigil, a 2015 alumnus of the economics program at the FLC School of Business Administration.

Eleven students with Theatre Department traveled to Dublin, Ireland in July to participate in the 4th International Freedom and Focus Fitzmaurice Voicework® Conference (co-chaired by Professor Dennis Elkins) where they also performed their devised piece, "The Other."

Tipton presented the family with a flag that flew over the state capitol, as well as a congressional record in their son’s honor.

The men's basketball team earned the 2015-16 National Association of Basketball Coaches Team Academic Excellence Award. As a team, the Skyhawks posted a 3.02 grade point average in 2015-16.

Any FLC student with a financial need and a strong academic standing are eligible for the scholarship.

Fort Lewis College was named one of America's Top Colleges of 2016 by Forbes.

“When your gift of $100 becomes $200, and those funds are helping local students’ dreams of a college education come true, that’s a true win-win.”

It is anticipated that the installation will occur in the summer of 2017.

Instead of donning jerseys and leather helmets, the remaining members of the ’49 Aggies now huddle over Italian food at Dino’s Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado. This past June, seven teammates made it for their reunion lunch.

Former Fort Lewis College president Joel Jones passed away just before midnight on Wednesday, July 13. Dr. Jones was named FLC president in 1988 after serving as vice president for Administration and Student Affairs at the University of New Mexico. He would serve at the helm of the College until 1998.

Skyhawk soccer player Luc Cisna (Biology, '99) was inducted into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame on July 8, the first-ever soccer student-athlete to receive this honor.

Fort Lewis College will host John Foley on August 3, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom for a Business Leadership Breakfast

Rachel Schur Wagner (Engineering, att '08), an engineer with La Plata Electric Association, just finished her sixth volunteer trip with FLC's Village Aid Project / Engineers Without Borders.

Teachers David Quiroz (History, '12) and Joey Hodlmair (Agricultural Science and Interdisciplinary Studies, '09) were recognized by their communities for being positive adult role models.

Marshall Masayesva (Adventure Education, '14) was profiled in High Country News for his efforts to increase Native American participation in outdoor activities.

Brenda Ridgley (Business Administration and Corporate Fitness, '91) has raised more than $50,000 for autism research through her Carbon Valley Half Marathon.

Heidi Steltzer, associate professor of Biology, is taking a year-long sabbatical that will include travel from Greenland to Antarctica.

Eight FLC students were named to USA Cycling's Spring 2016 Class of Collegiate Academic All-Stars for competing at a National Championship while maintaining a high academic standard.

Missy Fundora (Psychology, '16) was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award for her excellence in academics, athletics, service, and leadership.

The party runs from 7:30 to 9:40 p.m. and costs $5 per person.

Howard Grotts (Mathematics, '14) was named to the roster for the USA Mountain Biking Team for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Shelby Tisdale, executive director of the Center of Southwest Studies, was interviewed by KSUT's Mark Duggan about the facility and upcoming events.

Think Network Technologies, founded by alum Matt Glick (Sociology/Human Services, '00), was named a Colorado Company to Watch for 2016.

Caiden Boyt, a member of the Class of 2020, won an OtterBox Entrepreneur Scholarship sponsored by the electronics accessory company.

Elle Fracker, head softball coach, and five student-athletes will be representing the US July 16-28 at the Australian International Softball Challenge.

Kevin Callahan, a member of the upcoming Class of 2020, was recognized by Bicycling Magazine for bike commuting to school every day for 10 years.

Over one month, 13 faculty and staff members received grants for their programs and departments, ranging in size from $940 - $1.1 million.

Skyhawk basketball alumnus Guy Meyer (English, '07) was named director of basketball operations at New Mexico State University.

Katarina Marks, assistant cross country coach, inspires her student-athletes by competing in XTERRA Off-Road Triathlons, which combine open water swimming, mountain biking, and trail running.

When it’s completed, the GPE Hall’s rooftop observatory deck will be dedicated to Mr. Dalpra.

Howard Grotts (Mathematics, '14) grabbed first place in the GoPro Mountain Games Cross Country Mountain Bike Race on June 11, his fourth consecutive win at the event.

Heidi Steltzer, associate professor of biology, will be traveling from one end of the earth to the other to learn how climate change is affecting plant life, and how she can better share that information to affect change in society.

Tate Lagasca (Environmental Studies, '15) placed first in local race Steamworks Half-Marathon with a time of 1:18:56.

Heidi Steltzer, associate professor of Biology, published an op-ed on the changing color of the Animas River following the August 2015 mine drainage spill.

Sean McCabe’s CPA firm, Anuskewicz & McCabe, P.C., recently earned the American Indian Business of the Year award. But the real triumph, says McCabe (Accounting, ’97), is crafting a business that specializes in serving Native American clients.

Health Career Camp is just one of many camps that take place on campus during the summer, bringing thousands of students up to The Rim.

Alumnus Patrick Succo (Chemistry and Biology, '13), a veterinary student at Colorado State University, is part of a veterinary outreach program to teach essential animal care to high schoolers in the Navajo Nation.

FLC will be offering a Computer Engineering degree beginning Fall 2017, once approval is granted by the Colorado Commission of Higher Education.

Alumna Dabney Meachum (Political Science, '16) and senior Psychology major MeKayla Smith were featured in an article on the effectiveness of Black Student Unions in Your Black Education.

Durango and Fort Lewis College will honor the remarkable life of Marine Captain Jeff Kuss (Economics, ’06) on Saturday, June 11.

Liz Ross, director of the Small Business Development Center, and Larie Clown, a senior English major, were added to the Board of Directors for American Indian Business Leaders.

Capt. Kuss graduated from Fort Lewis College in 2006 with a degree in economics.

Captain Jeff Kuss (Economics, '06) of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, performed a flyover with the Blue Angels before the start of Super Bowl 50. We are saddened to report that Captain Kuss died following a training accident on June 2.​

Three students and the assistants presented their thespian talents at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Hawaii in February. Junior Theatre major Jaclyn Drummond earned a a spot to display her skills at the Kennedy Center in Washington D. C. in April. 

Ross McCauley, Associate Professor of Biology, earned a Fulbright award for the 2016-17 academic year. He will use the grant to study in Ecuador. 

Justin McBrayer, Associate Professor of Philosophy, earned a Fulbright award for the 2016-17 academic year. He will use the grant to study in Austria. 

Nancy Cardona, Associate Professor of English, earned a Fulbright award for the 2016-17 academic year. She will use the grant to study in Norway. 

Three years ago, Simon Walls’ Marketing Research students conducted a study with the Durango Chamber of Commerce. The results revealed that local professionals desired more education about how to utilize digital marketing to advance their businesses.

Student athletes recorded their highest collective grade point average in the past 10 years: The 14 varsity programs and club cycling earned a combined grade point average of 3.05, .02 points higher than last year.

Over three months, 10 faculty and staff members received grants for their programs and departments, ranging in size from $1200 - $200,000.

Anthony Nocella, assistant professor of Sociology, and alumnus Josh Jones (Philosophy, '14) founded Durango Hip Hop to increase hip hop activism and transformative justice in the area.

Lee Frazer, assistant professor of Adventure Education, delivered the commencement address at Bayfield High School, titled, "Risk, Uncertainty, and Adversity: Graduation as Rite of Passage" on May 15, 2016.

Durango was named one of America's Favorite Towns by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Fort Lewis College will be celebrated on a national stage in Washington D.C. today for committing to create a healthier campus through food, physical activity and more.

Wonder what it's like to be a student at Fort Lewis College? Join non-traditional student Michael, a Business Administration major, as he goes through his day: attending class, giving tours to prospective students, picking up his son from school, and working at FLC's Downtown Welcome Center.

Natalie Joe (Biology, '16) was profiled for her research on uranium-caused cancer. She is heading to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine this fall to begin graduate work.

Andrew Gulliford, professor of History and Environmental Studies, was awarded the "Mi Casita" Writing Residency in New Mexico by the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

The Skyhawks cycling team finished its season ranked #2 in the nation in Division I cycling after securing second place at USA Cycling’s Collegiate Road Nationals, in Asheville, North Carolina, May 13 - 16.

Mike Vair (Mathematics, '88) was honored with the Joel E. Mack Award for his work as a math instructor at Northeastern Junior College.

Ed Rifilato is returning to his post as head coach for the Skyhawks football team. He served as head coach / defensive coordinator from 2004-09, and served as defensive coordinator under John L Smith since 2013.

Senior Psychology major Missy Fundora was voted the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Softball Academic Player of the Year for two straight years.

Kylie Santos (Senior, Business Administration) was named the 2016 RMAC Summit Award winner for women’s basketball.

Long-time Foundation Board member Steve Parker was honored with Durango's Citizen of the Year award.

David Oberholtzer is the new head men's soccer coach – he played on the 2006 and 2007 Skyhawk soccer teams, and assistant coached from 2009-2012, taking the team to two NCAA National Championships (2009 and 2011).

Bob Pietrack (Exercise Science, ’04), in his first year as head coach of the Skyhawks men’s basketball team, was named the NABC South Central Region Coach of the Year, RMAC Coach of the Year, and the Hoopdirt.com Coach of the Week in late February. He was also a finalist for the Auerbach College Coach of the Year.

Joshua Blaylock (Junior, Exercise Science) was named to the to the NABC All-South Central First Team, First Team All-RMAC Honors, 2016 RMAC Men's Basketball Tournament MVP, and 4-time Student Athlete of the Week.

Cheryl Clay, professor emerita of Teacher Education, recently published a book, Immigrant in Peril, about the European immigrant experience of the mid 1800s.

Tawnie Knight (Business Administration, '12) an economic development specialist for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, was appointed to the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado Board of Directors.

The typical faculty office contains books, stacks of papers, a framed diploma and maybe even a coffeepot. But what unique pieces of their personalities do professors sprinkle among their bookshelves and computer desks?

Engineering alumnus creates his place in Durango

The Old Fort lives on as learning center

FLC and Durango celebrate a 60-year romance

Aspiring teachers received a big boost thanks to Durango teaching legend and Old Fort alumna Roberta Barr.

The Skyhawks men's basketball team ended a record-setting season in the NCAA II Round of 32.

Students will have several new majors and concentrations to choose from starting the Fall 2016 semester. The new academic options are designed to better prepare students with the skills needed in today’s workplaces.

Its Navajo name means "Days of beauty" -- a description perfectly suited to Hozhoni Days, two weeks of pageantry, powwowing, and celebration of cultures that is Fort Lewis College's longest-running student-led tradition.

FLC staff, students, and alumni are having a major impact on composting in the Durango area.

The latest episode in the Fortifact microdocumentary series delves into the rich history of the Old Fort at Hesperus, Fort Lewis College's original campus located 25 miles west of Durango. Learn how it became a college and how it is being used today.

The hall will be a game changer for FLC, greatly enhancing the educational and research opportunities for the College and the community.

After winning a college-wide scholarship competition, senior Biology major Shea Wales and senior Art major Hayley Kirkman will be attending the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders at the University of Maryland in June 2016.

Are you wondering what it’s like to live on campus? Kailey and Sarah show off their room in Cooper Hall: a double occupancy room, bathroom shared with one other room in the suite, game room / lounge, and computer lab.  Cooper Hall features two-room suites with double occupancy, co-ed by alternating floor or suite.

Longtime Nordic figure, Olympic commentator, and Harvard University ski coach Peter Graves (Physical Education, '76) has been named the interim director of the New England Nordic Ski Association.

On April 30, 2016, nearly 550 students crossed the stage in Whalen Gymnasium to be recognized for earning their bachelors degrees. Here's a snapshot of the day:

Keri Brandt, associate professor of Sociology, was honored by the American Sociological Society with the Clifton Bryant Course Award for her Fall 2015 "Animals in Society" course.

Internationally renowned architect, Volkan Alkanoglu, has been commissioned to create a unique art installation for the wall. 

Former FBI agent Stephan Marshall (Political Science, '82) was just tapped to lead the New Mexico Law Enforcement Agency.

Her passion for what she does translates into ensuring that her students appreciate the value and power of math in the modern world.

For her, pursuing what she loves serves as motivation to be the best teacher, mentor, scholar and advocate she can be.

Dr. Ryan Haaland, chair of the Fort Lewis College Department of Physics & Engineering, has led his department through a stunning period of growth and change. 

For Fort Lewis College Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Katie Mouzakis, being a good teacher boils down to a simple mantra: “If my students are learning, then I am doing my job.”

Assistant Director of Admission Janis Koscielniak has always been dedicated, but she has gone above and beyond to ensure that students get their opportunity at a college education.

Over 500 Skyhawks earned their degrees at Spring Commencement 2016.

On a cold and sunny day in April, more than 500 FLC students walked across the stage at Whalen Gymnasium to receive their bachelor's degrees. Check out the social media around the event from graduates, faculty, staff, friends, and locals!

For Patrick Saunders (History, '81), baseball is a full-time job. As the Colorado Rockies beat reporter for the The Denver Post, Saunders covers more than 100 of the team's 162 games, plus spring training and any playoff games. It's a good thing he loves both the game and his work.

Alumnus Trey Duvall (Art, '09), a graduate student at the University of Houston, was featured in a prestigious site-specific installation exhibition inside 34 renovated grain silos called SITE HOUSTON.

Rebecca Benally (Physical Education, '90), the first Native American woman in the country to serve as a County Commissioner, will be awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion at the annual commencement ceremony of the Utah State University - Eastern Blanding campus.

The Black Student Union, founded by senior Political Science major Dabney Meachum and senior Psychology major MeKayla Smith, supports minorities and promotes diversity.

TLC for FLC is Fort Lewis College's premier fundraiser for student scholarships and faculty research. Funds are raised through ticket sales, live and silent auctions, and generous donations. Students from the arts often perform and a great time is had by all! The 2016 event, with a Roaring Twenties theme, raised about $38,000.

More than 100 riders strong, FLC Cycling is a unique hybrid program, blending the fun of a club with the full-time professional coaching and equipment of a varsity sport. And all it takes to join is a helmet and a hunger to ride. The focus, though, is still on fun and team spirit. Collegiate cycling is a good time with great people.

Unlike professional racing, it's the nature of collegiate cycling that has each person riding to earn points for the whole team rather than just for themselves. It's that unique spirit that forges deeper and lasting connections among collegiate cyclists that last well after their college riding days are over.

In January 2016, Fort Lewis College launched its first annual "Hawk Tank" entrepreneurial competition,
modeled on the hit ABC show Shark Tank. The teams received mentoring in development and marketing from local business leaders and attended a series of workshops over a four-month period.

A fledgling yerba mate tea company earned $5,000 in this year’s inaugural Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition, hosted by the School of Business Administration and the Alumni Engagement Office. As a key part of the competition, the Durango community also had several opportunities to contribute to the event’s success, from becoming a sponsor to volunteering as a mentor.

Seven FLC students participated in the NASA Colorado Space Grant 2016 Robotics Challenge in the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Fort Lewis College cyclists have unlimited training right nearby on thousands of miles of epic singletrack trails through the beautiful and challenging terrain of the Southern Rockies. And for road riding, Durango is located on the San Juan Skyway, a 230-mile scenic highway that travels over several 12,000-foot  passes in the San Juan Mountains.

The project is an effort to give voice to those affected by sexual assault and to inspire others to think more about this problem.

Senior Environmental Studies major Jack Klim and senior Public Health major Jozi Campbell spearheaded an Animas River cleanup with the Water Justice Project that gathered 1286 pounds of trash.

Collegiate cyclists from the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference (RMCCC) will descend upon Durango for one of the toughest weekends of racing.

Greg Cairns (Humanities, '13) created this inspirational short for Backcountry.com about the importance of getting outside. [VIDEO]

Ken Bledsoe (History, '67) published a book on his father's WWII experience in the Pacific theater in 1942 called Echoes from an Eagle.

Katie Chicklinski-Cahill (Political Science, '99) took over as the Arts & Entertainment Editor of the Durango Herald.

Ferrari Arviso, a Navajo junior Psychology and Native American & Indigenous Studies major, was named Miss Hozhoni for 2016-17.

Brianne Nelson (Exercise Science, '03) became the first woman to win the Horsetooth Half-Marathon with a time of 1:16:44.

As he completes his service as Colorado’s Lieutenant Governor, Joe Garcia will offer the Commencement Address at Fort Lewis College Spring’s Commencement.

Each year, Fort Lewis Collegerecognizes the best of the best among faculty and staff with five awards. Below are the winners for 2015-16, along with a quote from their nomination letters.

“I think interacting with the student population is a lot of fun,” says Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael Dichio. Good thing, because Dichio will be interacting with FLC students even more frequently as the latest Faculty in Residence.

One of the cornerstones of a Fort Lewis College education is the opportunity for students to do real world research. 

Friday, April 29 marks the second annual "Celebration of Academic Achievement", where departments choose one Outstanding Student from each major who exemplifies success in the field of study. 

The Small Business Development Center received a grant that will focus on bolstering women-, minority- and veteran-owned businesses.

Sophomore Environmental Studies major Zack Bauer helped his father create a solar-powered food truck in Chicago.

Eleven FLC professors earned promotions (some including tenure) for the 2016-17 academic year.

The following Fort Lewis College faculty members who earned promotions and/or tenure. These actions will become effective for the 2016-17 academic year.

The Pueblo Alliance is a registered student organization that helps Pueblo students on campus experience their culture and share it with others. They host the annual Pueblo Feast Day which draws throughout the region for dancing, eating, and cultural displays.

FLC, along with the city of Durango, will receive $350,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado to refurbish the sports complex on campus, updating three softball fields and building six new tennis courts.

FLC's inaugural Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition awarded first place and $5,000 to alumnus Giancarlo Vigil (Economics, '15) for his yerba tea company, the Mate Exchange.

The first annual Embrace the Earth event will feature the film “Racing Extinction.”

Pueblo Feast Day is a celebration of Pueblo culture put on by student organization Pueblo Alliance. [VIDEO]

FLC will begin offering its second master's degree, a Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Licensure, in August 2017.

Mills (Oglala Lakota) shocked the world when he won a gold medal in the 10K during the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games.

"Days of beauty." Its Navajo name is perfectly suited to Hozhoni Days -- a month of pageantry, speakers, powwowing, and celebration of cultures that is Fort Lewis College's longest-standing student-led tradition. And it honors what might be argued is really Fort Lewis College's oldest tradition: Native American education.

Alumni Matt Pickren (Biology, '08) and Ben Kiessel (att '04) set a new record by climbing the six Fisher Towers in Utah in under 24 hours.

Alumnus John Harper (Business Administration, '14) was named as General Manager of the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Rachel Landis, coordinator of the Environmental Center, was one of 22 selected to join the Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program run by the Community Resource Center in Denver.

Navajo tribal member and alumnus Sean McCabe (Accounting, '97) was honored with the American Indian Business of the Year Award.

Fort Lewis College is, thanks to its history and location, a multicultural institution. And Common Ground, the FLC anti-bias organization, aims to engage the entire campus population in intercultural dialogues. “Common Ground is about knowing and learning from each other,” says Nancy Stoffer, coordinator of Diversity Programming, which manages the Common Ground program.

Organized by FLC Exercise Science faculty, staff and students, the race is a way to raise scholarship money for students.

The FLC Board of Trustees confirmed the appointment of three professors emeriti: Gordon Cheesewright, professor of English emeritus; William Dodds, professor of Marketing emeritus; and Ron Estler, professor of Chemistry emeritus.

Students involved in FLC's outdoor adventure club, Outdoor Pursuits, took off to three locations over their spring break: the wilds of Texas, southern California, and the Grand Canyon.

“Food is everything,” says Aolani Peiper, a freshman at Fort Lewis College and the coordinator for the Real Food Challenge team. “And students can make a difference just by what they eat.” Now, the entire campus community can make an even bigger difference through the Vote Real campaign.

Alumnus Howard Grotts (Mathematics, '14) was interviewed by Mountain Bike Action about his national championships and plans for the future.

Alumnus Adam Swanson (Music, '14), returned to Durango to direct the 4th Annual Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival.

FLC students and staff, along with other community organizations, participated in Durango's 6th Annual Diversity Dialogue.

Hozhoni Days, Fort Lewis College’s annual celebration of its unique Native American heritage, will run from March into April 2016.

Trojan Women: A Love Story, is the newest theatrical production from the FLC Theatre Department. Directed by Melissa Firlit, this performance explores love, war, and power.

FLC was named #10 on the list of Top 20 Best Deals for Native American Studies by Great College Deals.

Bob Hofman, the winningest coach in Fort Lewis College history, was celebrated on February 12, 2016, as the school named the Whalen Gymnasium Court in his honor.

Brett Davis, Coordinator of Outdoor Pursuits, was interviewed by Bikepacker Magazine about his tactics and recommendations for all sorts of adventures.

Several Skyhawks were named as recipients of the Durango Art Center's 2016 Microgrants: senior Art major Kayla Shaggy, senior Art major Tricia Gourley, alumna Della Greer (Art, '13), Assistant Professor of Art Tony Holmquist, and Videographer Shan Wells.

When she started college, Taylor Bennett-Begaye never imagined herself as a filmmaker. Now she has a foot in the business before even graduating after earning this year’s Full Circle Fellowship with the Sundance Institute. The annual award and year-long mentorship program recognizes four promising young Native Americans in the film industry.

Durango TV interviews Academic Services Coordinator Timothy Birchard and Biology major Shea Wales about the services provided by the STEM3 Student Success Center and National TRiO Day on February 27.

Sheri Rochford-Figgs, retired director of the FLC Foundation, talks about the generous donation to the Teacher Education department from Robert and Roberta Barr.

Bob Pietrack, head coach of the men's Skyhawks basketball team, was named the HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week.

Dr. Ross McCauley, associate professor in the Department of Biology was recently awarded a 2016 Fulbright Scholar Grant to perform research next year in Ecuador, focusing on plant evolution and conservation in the Galapagos Islands.

Thirteen FLC graphic design students were honored by international design agency GRAPHIS in the New Talent Annual 2016.

FLC alumnus David Kasper (Business Administration - Engineering Management, '14) talks about his two turns at Fort Lewis College and why he feels the new GPE Hall will perfect the school's engineering program.

After two years of work by the Fort Lewis College and Durango communities, FLC has formally earned re-accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission.

Food insecurity impacts schools across the country. Between 20 and 59 percent of college students are food insecure, depending on the campus, according to Kristina Kahl, visiting instructor of Sociology.

His new appointment runs through December 2019.

Accreditation is a mark of excellence recognized the world over.

FLC President Emeritus Joel Jones recently published a book of poetry, I Hold the Stone and the Stone Holds Me.

Over seven months, 22 faculty and staff members received grants for their programs and departments, ranging in size from $250 - $1.4 million.

Over seven months, 23 faculty and staff members received grants for their programs and departments, ranging in size from $250 - $1.4 million.

Former Skyhawk cross country runner and alumnus Christian Gering, Tutor Coordinator at the Native American Center, won the 2016 Red Hot Moab 33k in 2:12:45.

John Francis will serve as chairman of the Fort Lewis College Foundation for the coming year. Keith Newbold was tabbed as vice chair and Moni Grushkin will serve as secretary. Mel Owen will continue as treasurer of the institutionally related foundation.

The FLC Foundation Board announced four new members and a new leadership team, headed by Chairman John Francis.

Aspiring teachers at Fort Lewis College just received a huge boost, thanks to an amazing lady and FLC pioneer: Roberta Barr. The FLC Foundation has announced that the Robert M. Barr & Roberta Armstrong Barr Foundation has given $1.4 million for student scholarships in the College’s Teacher Education program.

Mrs. Barr attended Fort Lewis before the school moved to Durango.

Denver Post sportswriter and alumnus Patrick Saunders (History, '81) shared an FLC memory of the Broncos' first Super Bowl.

Alumna Brianne Nelson (Exercise Science, '03) is attempting to qualify for the American Olympic team for the marathon.

The FLC Cycling Team won third place at Division I BMX Collegiate Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.

Doug Ewing, Director of Recreational Services, is stepping down from his position as Co-Director of Competition of the NIRSA Championship Series National Soccer Tournament after more than a decade with the organization.

WellPAC, FLC's student wellness peer advisory council, was recognized by NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) as an Outstanding Peer Education Group.

The Telluride Foundation and FLC Physics & Engineering Department hope to create an innovation corridor in southwest Colorado, thanks to a hefty grant from the state of Colorado.

Snowdown is Durango's annual winter carnival and its most popular community event, offering the town and campus a way to get together and get crazy in the heart of the cold season. That spirit is best seen on display along Main Avenue at the boisterous and festive Snowdown parade. This year's Snowdown theme was "Back to the Future."

In honor of Groundhog Day, History and Southwest Studies Professor Andrew Gulliford weighed in on how the changing temperatures affect local mammals.

Maureen Brandon, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, has announced that she will be retiring on June 30, 2017. Brandon first came to FLC in 2008 as the dean of the School of Natural & Behavioral Sciences.

Durango topped National Geographic Traveler's list of Where to Backpack in 2016.

Senior Exercise Science major Sofia Gomez-Villafane took the gold at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Asheville, NC, then finished 19^th overall in the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

FLC ranked at #18 on Great Value Colleges' listing of Colleges with Beautiful Campuses.

Registration is available at www.fortlewis.edu/latinocollegeday. The deadline to register is Monday, February 8.

Exercise Science major Lane Franklin wrote a story about the Environmental Center's impact on Navajo students that was published in the Navajo Times.

Alumnus Jason Pierce (History and English, '98), associate professor of History at Angelo State University, published his first book, "Making the White Man's West: Whiteness and the Creation of the American West."

Alumni Ben Luck (Physics, '14), Nate Klema (Physics, '15), and Matt Klema (Engineering, '14) were part of a team that broke a 32-year-old speed record down the Grand Canyon using non-motorized watercraft.

Fort Lewis College students and recent graduates have an opportunity to compete for a $5,000 award by writing the best business plan in the School of Business Administration's new Hawk Tank competition. [VIDEO]

College Values Online looked at nearly 150 programs from colleges and universities across the country.

FLC was included on College Values Online's listing of Best Value Bachelor's Degrees in Parks & Recreation for its Tourism & Hospitality Management and Adventure Education degrees.

Fort Lewis College will celebrate the career of legendary basketball coach, Bob Hofman, on February 12 by naming the court in Whalen Gymnasium in his honor. FLC will recognize his accomplishments during a ceremony prior to the men’s basketball game vs. Western State Colorado University, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

Marc Reed, associate professor and chair of the Music Department, was featured as the cover story in Durango Neighbors magazine's January 2016 issue.

Juquelle Thompson, a senior Business Administration major and Skyhawks Football wide receiver, was profiled by NFL Draft Diamonds.

The community is invited to join in the day's free activities.

Alumnus and Skyhawk soccer player Luc Cisna (Biology, '99) has been selected to the 2016 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame, the first men's soccer player from any RMAC school to be inducted.

The FLC Cycling team won 2nd place in the Division I Collegiate Cyclocross National Championships in Asheville, North Carolina.

Jen Pack, electronic resources librarian, was interviewed about her solo art show held at the Durango Arts Center.

Student Ruthie Edd authored a resolution adopted by the City of Durango to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day rather than Columbus Day.

Alumna Megan Graham (English, '98), the editorial writer for the Durango Herald, was awarded first place in Editorial Excellence by the Inland Press Association.

See Fort Lewis College's December 19th Commencement ceremony through the social media posts of the graduates, their families, faculty, and staff.

Fort Lewis College wishes you the happiest of holidays -- spend time with your family and friends and come visit us in Durango soon.

To the Fort Lewis College Class of 2015: Wherever your future takes you, your friends at FLC wish you the best of luck and remind you that you always have a home in Durango!

Dr. Tisdale's expertise is in anthropology and archeology, particularly of the Southwest, as well as repatriation and museum direction.

Rachel Landis, coordinator of the Environmental Center, spoke about food security in the Four Corners with KSUT's Mark Duggan. [AUDIO]

Steven Short was reappointed to the FLC Board of Trustees for a four-year term by Governor Hickenlooper.

The funding is a way for LPEA to support the community, as well as an investment where the return is a top notch workforce.

Natalie Benally’s theatre career has come full circle. When she was a teenager, her high school did not even offer drama courses. Now, she teaches in its brand-new theatre arts program. In order to complete this cycle, her career intersected with Fort Lewis College—twice.

Jeremy Gunn, former coach of the Skyhawks Men's Soccer team, just made history -- he is one of only four coaches nationwide who has won soccer championships in both divisions: Division I with Stanford in 2015 and Division II with FLC in 2005.

Fort Lewis College was named to SmartClass' list of the 25 Best Colleges for Skiers & Snowboarders.

Kerry Ginger, visiting professor of Music, was a part of two recording projects nominated for 2016 Grammy Awards: The Phoenix Chorale and True Concord.

Total Liberation Radio recently interviewed Dr. Anthony J. Nocella II, assistant professor of Sociology, about Anarchism and Animal Liberation, a book he co-edited and published in 2015. 

In August of 2015, over 3 million gallons of mine waste was accidentally released into the Animas River. In this micro-documentary, we look at the history of the mine, the effects of the spill, why it happened, and how Fort Lewis and the Durango community responded.

FLC alumni Chuck Baltzer (Geology, '82), Chris Schauble (Journalism, '91), and Tara Trask (Psychology, '91) were featured in a round-up article about the College's successful alumni.

Director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Thirteen) has signed on to helm a biopic of alumna Ramona Pierson's (Psychology, '94) incredible life story.

The Winter Commencement Address will be offered by Dr. Lee Frazer, assistant professor of Adventure Education and winner of the 2015 FLC Alice Admire Outstanding Teaching Award.

Inspired by student campaigning, and approved by the ASFLC and the President's Cabinet, FLC will now officially designate Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

John L. Smith has resigned as head football coach from Fort Lewis College, announced today by Director of Athletics Gary Hunter.  Defensive coordinator Ed Rifilato has been promoted to head coach. Smith has accepted the head coaching position at Kentucky State University (NCAA Division II) in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Anthony J. Nocella weighed in on the impact of corporate investment in higher education for The Corporate University in the October 2015 issue of Critical Education.

In addition to the reduction of CO2, FLC has saved nearly 3 million kwh of electricity, over 200,000 ccf of natural gas, and 6.4 million gallons of water.

Durango's historic Strater Hotel was named one of the ten most beautiful buildings in the world by travel website Trippy.com; it was the only building in the United States recognized on the list.

The White House’s “Champions of Change” award recognizes how one voice really can shape the world. This July, a Fort Lewis College alumna received this honor for being an extraordinary agent of change in the classroom.

Four dozen athletes push their backpacks and water bottles against the wall. Brightly colored cones and bean bags are spread around the wooden gym floor. The goal of the day’s activities are not immediately apparent to an outside observer, but one woman is clearly in charge. Cathy Simbeck, professor of Exercise Science, paces the gym with several stopwatches around her neck.

Taylor Bennett-Begaye, a senior Art major, was named as one of four 2016 Native American and Indigenous Program Full Circle Fellows with the Sundance Institute, a year-long program for 18-to-24-year-old Native American filmmakers.

The WSSB is taught by nationally recognized faculty, which will now include some Fort Lewis College professors.

Never again will Noah Garcia take for granted that he can turn on a faucet and enjoy fresh, clean water.

FLC was listed in the Top 10 Great Small Colleges for Nature Lovers by Great Value Colleges.

Durango was named the #4 Best College Town in America by Niche Best Colleges.

Durango was recognized by Livability as #3 on its list of Top 100 Best Small Towns.

Winds of Change magazine elected FLC as one of the Top 200 schools in 2015 for Native American students pursuing degrees in STEM.

Durango was voted the #2 destination nationwide for outdoor enthusiasts by USA Today.

In a Buzzfeed list of the “Top 10 U.S. cities where the weather is perfect year round,” Durango was ranked #5.

On the morning of August 7, Durangoans awoke to a tragic sight: Overnight the Animas River had transformed from mid-summer clear-green into a brilliant golden ribbon threaded through downtown.

Durango is a long way to have come from Africa. But for Farai Taziwa, it's not nearly as far as his whole world has come. Taziwa, a Zimbabwe native, has accumulated many achievements during his time at Fort Lewis College, from earning his bachelor's degree in Engineering in just three and a half years, to landing his first job during his last semester. 

Playwright Eric Coble has hit the big time. His play “Velocity of Autumn” premiered on Broadway in 2014, and lead actress Estelle Parsons earned a Tony Award nomination for her role. After so much promising success, Coble’s star has kept right on rising—and this fall, he soared right back to his alma mater, Fort Lewis College.

Students Kim Bebout and Charnielle Desiderio were awarded scholarships to attend the annual Quivira Coalition conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico with Keri Brandt, associate professor of Sociology.

Heidi Steltzer, associate professor of Biology, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy as a member of its Visiting Faculty Program.

Carrie Meyer, director of the Athletic Training Education Program, won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association’s 2015 Distinguished Educator Award.

Steve Fenster and Erin Lehmer, associate professors of Biology, recently spent some time at an abandoned mine in the San Luis Valley studying white-nose syndrome among Mexican free-tailed bats.

Inside Dazzling Mountains, edited by Anthropology Professor David Kozak, was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2014 by the American Library Association.

Tony Holmquist, assistant professor of Art & Design, won first prize at the 3rd International Open Submission Printmaking Show at Art at Wharepuke, in New Zealand.

Southwest Studies and History Professor Andrew Gulliford won a 2015 Colorado Book Award for his book Outdoors in the Southwest: An Adventure Anthology.

Associate Professor of Art & Design Paul Booth recently won a Silver Communicator Award in print, beating out more than 6,000 international entries.

This past spring, the FLC Teacher Education Department graduated its first cohort of students earning master’s degrees.

The Skyhawks football team ended their season at 7-4 overall and 6-3 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the team's best record since 2006.

The Skyhawk women's soccer team advanced to the NCAA DII Tournament, but after a scoreless game in the first round, lost in a shootout.

FLC donors shared a meal with and saw presentations by students who benefit from scholarships at the Benefactors Brunch in October. This annual gathering is an opportunity for who those who support FLC scholarships to meet the students who benefit from that support.

Five students presented at the annual BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA General Assembly in Reston, VA, a national conference for peer educators focusing on health & wellness programming. They also won an award for Outstanding Peer Education.

Katarina Marks, assistant cross-country coach for FLC, finished 6th in her age group in the XTERRA World Championship Triathlon event.

The Theatre Department's production "Spring Awakening" received a review of "Raucous, racy, and right on" from the Durango Herald.
 

Last summer a group of Fort Lewis College students and alumni banded together to climb all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks to raise awareness of mental health issues.

Fiesta on the Mesa celebrates Hispano culture on the FLC campus.

Sophomore Art major George Bangs won first place in a AIGA Colorado T-shirt fundraising contest via Drink & Draw.

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference recognized eighteen students from Fall 2015 varsity sports by naming them to the All-Academic Team: five from volleyball, four from football, seven from women’s soccer, and two from men’s soccer.

Senior Art major Lexis Loeb created the watercolor painting used as the cover of Durango's 2016 Be Local coupon book.

Fort Lewis College took a giant leap into the future in January 2012, when the Higher Learning Commission approved FLC's first graduate program: a Master of Arts in Education, Teacher Leadership Option. The first students in the M.A. program and the associated graduate-level Teacher Leadership Certificate program began their studies in Fall 2013.

Under the direction of Biology Professor Julie Korb, seven recent Biology graduates presented their senior thesis research findings at the 13th Biennial Conference of Science & Management on the Colorado Plateau & Southwest Region, in Flagstaff, Arizona, in October.

Five Fort Lewis College graphic design students have been recognized by Graphis: The International Journal of Visual Communication for their talents in design and advertising. Their works were featured in the magazine’s “New Talent Annual 2015.”

Shannon Soignier (International Relations, ‘99) has put together several talents to get where she is today. She has a background in medicine and meditation, and an interest in world affairs that started with her studies at FLC.

“I think the FLC environment is very important,” says John Wells (Business Administration, 1978). “I don’t think you can find a finer campus location aesthetically. I think it has an impact on students.”

Four dozen athletes push their backpacks and water bottles against the wall. Brightly colored cones and bean bags are spread around the wooden gym floor. The goal of the day’s activities are not immediately apparent to an outside observer, but one woman is clearly in charge.

Natalie Benally (Theatre, '10) was selected by Disney to voice Dory in the Navajo-language version of Finding Nemo to stimulate interest in the traditional language among Navajo children.

Legendary Fort Lewis College head men's basketball coach Bob Hofman is spending his last year as coach emeritus during the 2015-16 season.  Hofman submitted his retirement letter effective August 1 but will serve a transition year as coach emeritus.

This fall the historic FLC cannon was ready once again to put an exclamation mark on Skyhawks touchdowns.

In October, four new members were inducted into the Fort Lewis College Athletics Hall of Fame. 2015 inductees are:

The Skyhawks Cycling team rode home with the Division I national championship at the 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals in Snowshoe, West Virginia, October 23-25, 2015.

FLC was well-represented by students and Skyler at Al Roker of the Today SHOW's broadcast from the Four Corners Monument.

The community is invited to the Student Union Ballroom for this free forum.

Frame by Frame will be shown at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Vallecito Room.

Thirty-three students and three faculty members traveled to Washington D.C. to the SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) National Conference. Student Natalie Joe won an award for the best poster presentation in Chemistry.

Fort Lewis College’s new men’s basketball head coach, Bob Pietrack (’04, Exercise Science), has some big sneakers to fill.

Pietrack is taking over for Coach Emeritus Bob Hofman for the 2015-16 season. In his 19-year career, Hofman earned every basketball coaching record in school history, including most wins and highest winning percentage.

Junior Theatre major Austin Minard spent two weeks in Ithaca, NY, setting up "The Haunt" this Halloween -- a haunted interactive outdoors experience related to his Kickstarter-funded business, FearWalk.
 

For Rick O'Block, being the radio color commentator for Skyhawks football is only natural: He's an FLC alumnus, and has officiated football games for more than fifteen years.

And broadcasting the Skyhawks is also a way to say thanks to what FLC has given him, he says.

For Rick O'Block, being the radio color commentator for Skyhawks football is only natural: He's an FLC alumnus, and has officiated football games for more than fifteen years.

And broadcasting the Skyhawks is also a way to say thanks to what FLC has given him, he says.

Each October, Student Union Productions teams up with the Residence Hall Association to create the scariest place on campus: a haunted house called Nightmare on Rim Drive. Watch as 4CornersTV correspondent Laura West braves the experience.

Students of William Nollet, assistant professor of Engineering, get unique opportunities to apply their classroom knowledge at AMPT, a local aeroscape rocket testing facility.

As a part of their Senior Seminar project, Engineering students Brandon Belcher and Jake Faust visit Florida Mesa Elementary School to teach about basic scientific principles. Here is some video coverage from local television station Durango TV.

Emily Shirtz, a Junior Graphic Design major, won Grand Champion of AIGA Design Slam competition on October 23 in Lakewood, Colorado.

It's always a great time with lots of school spirit on display at Fort Lewis College football games. "Talons Up!"

Senior History major and women’s golfer Jessica Thulson won the individual title at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Invitational.

The FLC Cycling Team took first in the nation in the Division I Mountain Biking Championships, edging out Brevard College and Marian University.

A part of the community since 1974, KDUR creates a bridge between FLC and Durango. It provides diverse music, alternative news and local programming. The special part is, anyone can be a DJ!

Alumna Jourdan Bennett-Begaye (English & Exercise Science, '13) was awarded a Newhouse Fellowship at Syracuse University for her Master’s in Magazine, Newspaper & Online Journalism.

Playwright Eric Coble has hit the big time. His play “Velocity of Autumn” premiered on Broadway in 2014, and lead actress Estelle Parsons earned a Tony Award nomination for her role. After so much promising success, Coble’s star has kept right on rising—and this fall, he soared right back to his alma mater, Fort Lewis College.

Ryan Smith, assistant professor of Engineering, and his senior seminar students taught courses on robotics and physics principles at Florida Mesa Elementary school as part of an outreach program.

The School of Business Administration's Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honors Organization, advised by Senior Lecturer Chris Lyon, was named a superior chapter.

FLC celebrated the 8th Annual Real History of the Americas on October 12 with a variety of cultural events. [VIDEO]

A select few Environmental Studies majors flew in a small plane to look for signs of a Western "mega-drought" as a part of EcoFlight’s Flight Across America 2015.

Background: What's your title, and what do you do on your job? And how many years have you been at FLC? My title is Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and I’m still trying to figure out what I do on my job! In a big picture sense, it is my responsibility to create connections, to care for and to cultivate our the body of our alumni here at FLC.

She’s brought her expertise to examining remains in the shadow of Egypt’s Great Pyramid, and now she’s using her knowledge to unlock the prehistory of the Four Corners.

She’s brought her expertise to examining remains in the shadow of Egypt’s Great Pyramid, and now she’s using her knowledge to unlock the prehistory of the Four Corners.