Heather Shotton, Ph.D. Fort Lewis Welcomes First Native President Amid Reconciliation Process Fort Lewis College has spent years taking stock of its history as a federal Indian boarding school and working with local tribes to make amends. Now its first Indigenous leader plans to continue the work she helped launch.
In the News Free training program in Durango addresses water industry workforce shortage A new training program at Fort Lewis College aims to tackle a water industry workforce shortage by connecting participants with a network of water operators.
In the News New partnership creates 'educational sovereignty' for Native American scholars at UNLV UNLV and Fort Lewis College have established a partnership aimed at expanding graduate access for undergraduate students.
OP outdoor access Outdoor Pursuits is on a journey to be as inclusive as possible as it seeks to serve all students and create opportunities for different cultural experiences of the great outdoors.
New AD Travis Whipple joins FLC as the new Athletic Director. Whipple comes to Durango with more than 15 years of senior-level experience, serving most recently as the vice president of College Relations at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota.
Lacrosse student Since 2014, a group called Twin Cities Native Lacrosse has brought Minnesotans together, including FLC student Nina Polk (ATT '20-21), to participate in the Indigenous tradition of lacrosse, which originated before colonization by Europeans.
FLC cycling alumnae FLC cycling alumnae Kira Payer (ATT '17-20) and Sarah Sturm (Art, ‘12) went one-two in the women's pro road race at the 50th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic.