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.
Captain Jeff Kuss Captain Jeff Kuss (Economics, '06) of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, performed a flyover with the Blue Angels before the start of Super Bowl 50. We are saddened to report that Captain Kuss died following a training accident on June 2.
Theatre students Three students and the assistants presented their thespian talents at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Hawaii in February. Junior Theatre major Jaclyn Drummond earned a a spot to display her skills at the Kennedy Center in Washington D. C. in April.
Ross McCauley Ross McCauley, Associate Professor of Biology, earned a Fulbright award for the 2016-17 academic year. He will use the grant to study in Ecuador.
Justin McBrayer Justin McBrayer, Associate Professor of Philosophy, earned a Fulbright award for the 2016-17 academic year. He will use the grant to study in Austria.