Friends and Donors FLC names seasoned fundraising leader Lori Cook as advancement vice president, FLC Foundation CEO Cook brings record of campaign success to advance endowment growth, student-centered philanthropy
In the News CRMS’s McDermott joins Fort Lewis cycling team Finn McDermott’s bike racing path began at the BMX track at Crown Mountain Park when he was around 4 years old. Now, he’s hoping his next step is just another on the route to the World Cup circuit.
Heather Shotton, Ph.D. Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recognized nationally for reconciliation leadership Association of Governing Boards honors FLC trustees for advancing truth, healing and accountability tied to the college’s boarding school history
Business plan competition offers entrepreneurs startup cash The Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition is launching on January 26 and has expanded to include students from San Juan College.
Fort Lewis College Biochemistry program receives national accreditation The Biochemistry program at Fort Lewis College has been approved for accreditation by the American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology through 2027.
Durango Fall Blaze rides on For this year’s virtual event, which invited participants to organize informal socially distanced rides wherever they were, nearly 100 riders took to the trails and roads to raise money for the Fort Lewis College cycling team.
FLC featured in premiere of new Amazon Prime show “The College Tour” is a new TV series from Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers, telling the stories of colleges and universities across the country.
FLC remembers Peter R. Decker, longtime trustee and believer in liberal arts education Peter R. Decker was a staunch supporter of Fort Lewis College, serving as one of the first trustees when the board became independent in 2002. Decker died on December 12, 2020 at age 86.
The science of saving honeybees Associate Professor of Chemistry Bill Collins, this year’s Featured Scholar, researches the health of honeybees, which are under threat worldwide.
FLC announces faculty promotions and tenure This summer, the FLC Board of Trustees voted to promote six faculty to professors and 13 faculty to associate professors for the 2020-21 academic year. The faculty promoted to associate professor also received tenure.
Graduating Skyhawks celebrated in Virtual Winter Commencement More than 150 Skyhawks were celebrated in a Virtual Winter Commencement ceremony on December 4, culminating their educational journeys at Fort Lewis College.
FLC announces Virtual Winter Commencement About 150 students will graduate in Fort Lewis College's Virtual Winter Commencement on Friday, December 4.
FLC awarded grant from state to build postsecondary pathways FLC received $3.6 million as part of a collaborative to build strong postsecondary pathways for students in the build trades and environmental science.