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.
Vice President Steve Schwartz interviewed about high ed challenges Steve Schwartz, vice president for finance & administration, was interviewed for a story in The Colorado Sun about the unique challenges facing higher education in Colorado.
Mack Berven named voice competition judge Professor Emerita of Music Linda Mack Berven, artistic director and conductor of the Durango Choral Society, was named as a judge for the 4th annual Durango Voice singing competition.
Stoffer profiled in The Durango Herald The Durango Herald profiled Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Coordinator Nancy Stoffer, telling the story of how she got to FLC and her work helping its diverse student body feel confident and comfortable.
Marketing & Communications wins national awards The FLC Marketing & Communications Department won three gold and one silver from the 2018 Collegiate Advertising Awards for excellence in higher education marketing.