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.
Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the “Supporting Career Pathways for Indigenous Agriculture.”
Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,170 from the State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Economic Development Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,170 from the State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade for the Connect2Dot consulting and training program.
Maggie LaRose, Director of Nursing, received $1,300,000 from the US Department of Education Maggie LaRose, Director of Nursing, received $1,300,000 from the US Department of Education for the “Launching a Collaborative Nursing Workforce Education Degree Program Supporting Rural and Indigenous-focused Healthcare Needs.”
Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $40,000 from the US Department of Treasury Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $40,000 from the US Department of Treasury through the Colorado Department of Higher Education for the “CORE Initiative.”