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Inspired by paragliding, FLC student finds his calling as entrepreneur, wins Hawk Tank’s grand prize

FLC’s annual business competition gives students and community entrepreneurs a real‑world platform to develop, refine, and pitch bold business ideas

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Emmy®-nominated, Peabody Trailblazer Award winner Sterlin Harjo to deliver Commencement at Fort Lewis College

Award-winning filmmaker’s work centers contemporary Indigenous life with humor, honesty, and care.

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Fort Lewis College names Christine Nelson as vice president for Diversity Affairs

A senior academic leader with two decades of experience helping colleges become places where all people feel welcome and supported, as its next vice president for Diversity Affairs and special advisor on Tribal Relations.

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FLC marks milestone, formally invests Heather J. Shotton as its 11th president

The ceremony honored Indigenous traditions institutional history, and a student‑centered vision grounded in access, community, and opportunity

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April’s Garden owner, FLC alumna, continues a legacy of community care

Fort Lewis College alumna Julia Foran carries forward decades of tradition while bringing new creativity and connection to April's Garden.

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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.

New partnership creates 'educational sovereignty' for Native American scholars at UNLV

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Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell

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FLC alum among Tri-City Record recognized at press association awards banquet

Alx Lee, education reporter for the Tri-City Record, received two awards for her reporting. (Try City Record)

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Fort Lewis College students sumo wrestle during De-Stress Fest on April 21, 2026 at Fort Lewis College in Durango, C.O. (Jesse Wolfe/FLC)

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Fort Lewis College celebrates record-breaking Giving Tuesday, raising nearly $1 million in one day

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FLC Unveils $6M CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center

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New training program builds pathways into essential, well-paid water careers

FLC is launching the Fundamentals of Water Operations workforce training that aims to prepare the next generation of water operators, a field facing growing demand across Southwest Colorado. The program is the result of a years-long partnership between Project RUN, FLC@Work, the Four Corners Water Center, the City of Durango, and the La Plata Economic Development...

Alyssa Crittenden, vice provost for Graduate Education and dean of the Graduate College at UNLV, and FLC President Heather Shotton sign a memorandum of understanding agreement, entering into a historic partnership to forge pathways to post-baccalaureate graduate programs in the sciences, engineering, technology, gaming, and hospitality.

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Inspired by paragliding, FLC student finds his calling as entrepreneur, wins Hawk Tank’s grand prize

Emmy®-nominated, Peabody Trailblazer Award winner Sterlin Harjo to deliver Commencement at Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College names Christine Nelson as vice president for Diversity Affairs

FLC marks milestone, formally invests Heather J. Shotton as its 11th president

Skyhawk Spotlight

April’s Garden owner, FLC alumna, continues a legacy of community care

In the News

Free training program in Durango addresses water industry workforce shortage

New partnership creates 'educational sovereignty' for Native American scholars at UNLV

Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell

FLC alum among Tri-City Record recognized at press association awards banquet

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Braided Stories Podcast - Episode 2

Grub Hub Marks 15 Years of students supporting students at Fort Lewis College

Braided Stories Podcast - Episode 1

Fort Lewis College celebrates record-breaking Giving Tuesday, raising nearly $1 million in one day

FLC Unveils $6M CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center

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New training program builds pathways into essential, well-paid water careers

Fort Lewis College, UNLV launch partnership creating graduate pathways for FLC students

Fort Lewis College honors 2026 Faculty & Staff Award Winners

FLC to celebrate the Investiture of President Heather Shotton with eye on the future

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