Student Stories From Alaska to Peru, Fort Lewis College students gain hands-on experience through paid internships Students spent the summer gaining hands-on experience in food, energy and water sustainability while working in communities across the U.S. and abroad
Honors & Awards FLC dean selected for Fulbright national screening committee FLC Dean Tiece Ruffin was appointed to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program National Screening Committee, advancing international education leadership.
Student Stories From the classroom to PlayFest: FLC student finds her place among theater professionals Fort Lewis College student Caden Martinez gained hands-on theatre experience, built industry connections, and rediscovered her passion through Durango PlayFest.
Four environmental projects awarded Sustainability Initiative Grant This year's Sustainability Initiative Grant awards will improve recycling efforts in student housing, farming practices at the Old Fort, and replace the yellow plastic bags for prospective students with compostable bags.
Undergraduate scientists share the joy of science with local kids A collaboration between the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and Durango’s Powerhouse Science Center gives local children hands-on science explorations and undergraduate scientists teaching experience.
Alumni Fellows Program honors distinguished alumni during Undergraduate Symposium week The program brings back alumni to participate in classes, informal discussions, and connect with students and their department for a two-day celebration in conjunction with the Symposium.
Blossoms & Brews, DaLe Biking Adventures win 2019 Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition The annual event hosted by FLC’s School of Business Administration and Alumni Engagement Office had 19 teams submit business plans.
Spring Commencement set for April 26 & 27 About 480 students will graduate in three ceremonies, addressed by speakers FLC alumna Jennifer Trujillo on Friday and Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera on Saturday.
Public health students launch campaigns around new smoke-free campus policy Smoking and vaping were prohibited at FLC beginning January 1 and to help educate campus, 26 public health students have been busy this semester creating campaigns around the policy and the positive health benefits of smoke- and vape-free environments.
Faculty team witnesses the migrant experience in Tijuana Five faculty members traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to experience firsthand what life is like among the "migrant caravan" seeking refuge in the United States, a trip that affected them all professionally and personally.
Students use spring break to power a community Fourteen FLC students spent their spring break getting some sun – but rather than soaking it up on a beach, they harnessed it to help power a remote community on the Navajo Nation in central New Mexico.
San Juan College transfer students eligible for in-state tuition through merit scholarship Fort Lewis College is launching a reciprocal program with San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico, in Fall 2019, for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
New program launches incoming students into intellectual adventuring at FLC Beginning Fall 2019, the new First Year Launch program will boost student success by sparking new students’ intellectual curiosity while growing a sense of belonging and community.