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.
President Stritikus and Trustees Chair pen op-ed in light of national protests against systemic racism FLC's origin as a government Indian boarding school has been an important piece of the national conversation about systemic racism, which President Tom Stritikus and Board Chair Ernest House, Jr. reflected on in a personal op-ed.
Board of Trustees approve FY20-21 budget The Board of Trustees approved the 2020-21 budget, which included reductions as a result of state budget shortfalls due to COVID-19.
Assistant Professor of Public Health Tapati Dutta reflects on the importance of her role in education during a pandemic The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing spoke with Assistant Professor of Public Health Tapati Dutta about her career in public health and the importance of her role in education during a pandemic.
Associate Professor Ben Waddell reflects on impacts of COVID-19 on immigrant families Associate Professor of Sociology Benjamin Waddell reflected on the devastating impacts COVID-19 has had on immigrant families, who are living through a global pandemic with limited access to basic necessities.