Alumnus named adaptive sports director Mike Boone (Exercise Science, '05) is now the program director of Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Professor documents discriminatory lending against Hispanic farmers and ranchers Associate Professor of Sociology Ben Waddell published an article in the journal Rural Sociology about discriminatory lending against Hispanic farmers and ranchers in the San Luis Valley, based on fieldwork with undergraduate students in and around Alamosa, Colorado.
New strategic plan adopted by Board of Trustees The strategic plan for Fort Lewis College was adopted on Friday after a unanimous vote of approval from the Board of Trustees.
Janet Lopez considered for FLC Board of Trustee member position Lopez comes with expertise in Colorado public education and systems change for equitable access to academic success.
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Alumnus named Navajo Tribal Council speaker Seth Damon (American Indian Studies and Anthropology, '08) was named to a two-year term as speaker of the Navajo Nation Council in January.
More than 400 students named to Fall Dean's List More than 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60 or higher grade point average.
Professor quoted in Scientific American Assistant Professor of Engineering Christie Chatterley was quoted in an article in Scientific American about the role of behavioral science in clean water programs.
Alunma champion cyclist's bicycle examined CXmagazine took an in-depth look at the "lucky" bicycle ridden by Sarah Sturm (Art, '12) when the former Skyhawks cyclist won the 2018 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship women’s singlespeed title in Louisville, Kentucky, in December.
Environmental Studies students research effectiveness of bear-proof trash cans A study by Environmental Studies students found that in downtown Durango last fall only 40% of residences and 30% of businesses with bear-resistant trash cans had the bins properly locked, which is leading to calls for the city to increase enforcement.
Alumni farmers work to keep rural agriculture alive The (Cortez) Journal profiled two alumni from different generations who are teaming up to keep rural agriculture alive on a working ranch in southwestern Colorado.
Community Concert Hall debuts new sound system A donor-matching grant funds upgrades to the Community Concert Hall’s sound system, installed over the holiday break and debuting this week.
Alumnus Hazelton hired to KSU football staff Scottie Hazelton (Exercise Science, 1996) is the new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Kansas State University Wildcats football team. Hazelton played linebacker at FLC from 1992-94, and later became the Skyhawks’ defensive backs coach from 1996-1998 and defensive coordinator in 1999.
Alumnus named high school principal Rocky Schneider (Exercise Science, '99), a Skyhawks Football Hall of Fame and All-Century Team member, was recently hired as principal of Gering (Nebraska) High School.
Alumnus publishes health and fitness guide Don Roberts (Business Administration, '89) has published Wellness Toolbox, a guide to health and fitness based on his experiences as a personal trainer, nutritional coach, weight management consultant, bodybuilder, and gym owner.