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.
Bob Pietrack HoopDirt Bob Pietrack ('04, Exercise Science), the men's basketball head coach, was named HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week for Week 9, an honor he also achieved in the 2015-16 season.
Scottie Hazelton Scottie Hazelton (Exercise Science, '97), previously the assistant linebackers coach for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, was named the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the University of Wyoming.
President Climate Action President Thomas joined over 200 presidents and chancellors of other institutions by signing the "Letter from Higher Education Leaders on Climate Action."
Favorite Mtn Towns No surprise here: Durango was named #4 on Travel + Leisure's list of America's Favorite Mountain Towns!