Provost Barbara Morris was recently in attendance at an invite-only conference, the Higher Ed Leaders Forum, that discussed an array of issues facing colleges and universities today, including high costs, free speech, addressing the skills gap, using big data, and leading in a time of crisis. 

Rebecca Clausen, associate professor and chair of Sociology, won the Paul Sweezy Marxist Sociology Book Award from the American Sociological Association for her 2015 book, The Tragedy of the Commodity: Oceans, Fisheries, and Aquaculture.

Jack Pestello (Business Administration, '91), senior vice president of Private Brands, Walmart US, will present the keynote address at Velocity: The My Private Brand Conference i September 2017.

Suzanne Null, associate professor of Teacher Education, weighs in on the effects of technology on young children's brains.

It’s a tale as old as photography: you see pictures of a house you might buy, or an event venue you want to book. The shots entice you to call on the place. But when you see it in person, it looks nothing like the photographs. Jordan Alexander cannot count the number of times he witnessed that disappointment while working in real estate.

Sam Hensold, assistant coordinator of Outdoor Pursuits, penned an article on diversity in outdoor education that was published in Outdoor Insider magazine.

Research on barefoot running by Melissa Thompson, assistant professor of Exercise Science, was cited in a recent Runner's World article.

Four FLC students attended the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders at the University of Maryland: Amanda Delphy, Ami Gabryszewski, Stacy Jones, and Lauren Watson. All students received full or partial scholarships from the national or local chapters of American Association of University Women.

“We are so proud to have Captain Jeff Kuss as a Fort Lewis College alumnus,” say FLC President Dene Thomas. “The way our FLC alumni and the community rallied around the Kuss family and helped FLC make this scholarship a reality shows the impact this young man’s life had on all of us.”

“It’s gratifying to see Fort Lewis College alumni give back to their alma mater in such an important way,” says Keith Newbold, vice chair of the FLC Foundation. “With this gift, the Nords are investing in the lives of the future FLC students who will walk in their footsteps.”

“I want to use my remaining time fully committed to positioning FLC on the right path for years to come,” she says. “We must work quickly to meet the needs of students and external stakeholders. This is a critical time for Fort Lewis College and I will be here for the challenge!”

Take a quick tour around the Fort Lewis College Centennial Apartments with roommates Connell, Adrian, and Resident Assistant Luke!

National Geographic named Durango #6 on its list of "America's 20 Best Mountain Biking Towns."

Eva Moore (English, '00) was promoted to executive editor of the Free Times in Columbia, South Carolina.

Greg Aigner (Physical Education, '78), was recently profiled by The Denver Post for a "circus arts" club he runs at Welchester Elementary School in Golden, Colorado.