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.
Students draw and journal their way through quarantine When Art 300 Sketchbook Habit students transitioned to virtual instruction, they used their new environments and experiences through COVID-19 as inspiration. Their work was compiled by Professor Susan Moss and is viewable online.
FLC alumna elected to Cortez City Council Rachel Medina (Geology, '13) was elected to City Council in Cortez, Colorado and appointed as mayor pro tem. She'll serve a four-year term.
Three FLC staff share their plans for Fall 2020 with InsideTrack FLC is crafting Fall 2020 plans on how academics and activities will reconvene on campus. Three staff members shared their thoughts with InsideTrack on how they're adapting services to support students.
Local artist sees appreciation of arts change during pandemic Lorna Meaden (Art, '94) has noticed artists and their creations have earned new appreciation during the coronavirus pandemic as people spend more time at home, seeking the arts for entertainment and support.