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.
Political Science professor discusses Gold King Mine spill Associate Professor of Political Science Brad Clark discussed “Gold Metal Waters: The 2015 Gold King Mine Spill," a new book he contributed to, on KSJD. [audio]
KDUR and The Durango Herald collaborate on suicide project KDUR and The Durango Herald are collaborating on a series of audio and print stories focusing on effective responses to the risk of youth suicide.
Sofia Gomez Villafañe profiled in Cyclocross Magazine Rising cycling star Sofia Gomez Villafañe (Exercise Science, '16) was interviewed in Cyclocross Magazine about her choice to race for Argentina, her country of birth, at World Cup Waterloo, in Wisconsin. [video]
Adventure Education alumnus awarded for work with Native youth Marshall Masayesva (Adventure Education, '14) was awarded the 2018 Emerging Leader Award by Western Resource Advocates for his work with Native American youth in environmental conservation and stewardship, outdoor education, and adventure recreation.