Fort Lewis College is pleased to recognize the 370 students who have earned a place on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. This honor is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have completed at least 15 credits of gradable coursework and achieved a semester GPA of 3.60 or higher.

At Fort Lewis College, students discover more than academics—they find a strong support system, dedicated mentors, and a community that fosters personal and professional growth.

Students gather to enjoy fried chicken kabobs at Fort Lewis College's El Centro during the Sazon and Soul event on February 10th, celebrating Black History Month. Don't miss the next BHM event happening this Thursday February 13th in the Student Union Ballroom, Trailblazers: Stories from Black Alumni.

Melissa Mount, vice president for advancement and CEO of the Fort Lewis College Foundation, has been recognized with the 2025 CASE District VI Chief Executive Leadership Award for her work in fundraising and institutional advancement.

A first-gen student who grew up in rural a rural Massachusetts town, Jess Savage credits the power of mentorship—with inspiring her life’s work. 

Take a look back at Fort Lewis College’s milestones, accomplishments, and moments that made this year extraordinary.

Skyler Skyhawk made an appearance at the Black History Month Kick-Off event on Saturday, February 1. This event connected community members, students, and faculty around the significance of this important month.

Milken Educator Award is complete surprise for Kirtland Elementary School teacher Rashinda Billie (BA in Education, '14; MA in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, '24)

Nate Klema, an assistant professor of physics and engineering at FLC, was one of the co-authors of a University of Oregon study a study that discovered a large underground aquifer beneath the Oregon Cascades. Collaborators also included scientists from Oregon State University, Duke University, the University of Wisconsin, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey. “This...

Braving freezing temperatures, more than 100 faculty, staff, and students at Fort Lewis College gathered Monday around the campus Clocktower to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On January 20th, students, faculty, and staff at Fort Lewis College gathered at the Clocktower to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a campus march. During the event, a student from the Black Student Resource Center displayed a drawing of both MLK and Malcolm X, highlighting their significant roles as influential African American leaders and activists for human rights.

Students ski to campus via Chapman Hill, Durango's in-town ski slope. Connected to FLC's Campus in the Sky, Chapman Hill is a favorite spot for early morning laps, learning to ski with OP, or perfecting tricks in the terrain park.

What is a leader’s responsibility to prepare for technological transformation? Provost Mario Martinez explores this issue in an op-ed piece.

Fort Lewis College celebrated Fall 2024 graduates with inspiring speeches on persistence, community, and leadership. Keynote speaker David Blake likened academic success to summiting mountains, while student speaker Brittany Bitsilly reflected on the bonds formed at FLC.

KVNF Community Radio in Paonia recently interviewed the fellows to get their perspective on what water means to them. For many people, especially Native Americans, water takes on a deeper meaning — to community, culture, and spirit.