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.
Professor Andy Gulliford recalls the local toll of influenza pandemic of 1918 In 1918, influenza was a global challenge and public health crisis that had a severe impact on Four Corners communities, according to Professor Andrew Gulliford, who spoke to KSUT about the pandemic.
Professor advocates for rural science funding in next stimulus bill As further pandemic relief funding is considered, Professor Heidi Steltzer encourages the government to include money that supports science at rural colleges and universities to ensure equitable research opportunities and a better future for all.
Professor Juile Korb documents effective forest management practices In a 10-year study, Professor Julie Korb analyzed the effectiveness of tree thinning and prescribed burns on ecological resiliency for mixed-conifer forests in the western U.S. to help forest managers better understand regeneration during climate change.
Zoom theatre created for artists and community members The COVID-19 Theatrical Response Team, a Denver- and Zoom-based theatre company, was founded by Bradley Abeyta (ATT '11-'14) as a way for artists to keep stimulating their creative minds during home isolation and bring people together.