“Fishy Business: Genetic Engineering and Salmon Aquaculture,” a book chapter co-authored by Dr. Rebecca Clausen, associate professor of Sociology, was recently published in Genetically Modified Organisms in Food.

Inspired by student campaigning, and approved by the ASFLC and the President's Cabinet, FLC will now officially designate Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

John L. Smith has resigned as head football coach from Fort Lewis College, announced today by Director of Athletics Gary Hunter.  Defensive coordinator Ed Rifilato has been promoted to head coach. Smith has accepted the head coaching position at Kentucky State University (NCAA Division II) in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Anthony J. Nocella weighed in on the impact of corporate investment in higher education for The Corporate University in the October 2015 issue of Critical Education.

In addition to the reduction of CO2, FLC has saved nearly 3 million kwh of electricity, over 200,000 ccf of natural gas, and 6.4 million gallons of water.

The Clarence Brown Theatre Company in Knoxville, TN, produced a version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol that was adapted for the stage by Dennis Elkins, chair of the Theatre Department.

Durango's historic Strater Hotel was named one of the ten most beautiful buildings in the world by travel website Trippy.com; it was the only building in the United States recognized on the list.

The White House’s “Champions of Change” award recognizes how one voice really can shape the world. This July, a Fort Lewis College alumna received this honor for being an extraordinary agent of change in the classroom.

Four dozen athletes push their backpacks and water bottles against the wall. Brightly colored cones and bean bags are spread around the wooden gym floor. The goal of the day’s activities are not immediately apparent to an outside observer, but one woman is clearly in charge. Cathy Simbeck, professor of Exercise Science, paces the gym with several stopwatches around her neck.

Taylor Bennett-Begaye, a senior Art major, was named as one of four 2016 Native American and Indigenous Program Full Circle Fellows with the Sundance Institute, a year-long program for 18-to-24-year-old Native American filmmakers.

The WSSB is taught by nationally recognized faculty, which will now include some Fort Lewis College professors.

Never again will Noah Garcia take for granted that he can turn on a faucet and enjoy fresh, clean water.

FLC was listed in the Top 10 Great Small Colleges for Nature Lovers by Great Value Colleges.

Durango was named the #4 Best College Town in America by Niche Best Colleges.

Durango was recognized by Livability as #3 on its list of Top 100 Best Small Towns.