The FBI is looking to diversify its ranks by recruiting more women and Indigenous individuals. To that end, the agency held the Denver and Albuquerque divisions’ first-ever joint college recruitment seminar at FLC.

As hundreds of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies turned out for the Durango Pride Parade, organizers of the event point to FLC students as the ones who made it so successful.

Andrew Gulliford, professor of History, wrote a powerful piece in the Durango Herald on the loneliest highway in America: U.S. Highway 50. Filled with vivid imagery and charming anecdotes, Gulliford left the reader pining for the open road. 

FLC is the 4th Top Public School in the West according to the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings. With a 14:1 faculty-to-student ratio, superior value, and social mobility, FLC is the clear leader in higher education in the American Southwest.

Two FLC faculty members received the first professorship and award endowments in the institution’s history, thanks to generous donor funding and an elevated approach to faculty support from the FLC Foundation. 

The FLC Student Union Outdoor Plaza was bustling with laughter, dance, and community during the annual Fiesta on the Mesa. The event kicked off FLC’s programming for National Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Fort Lewis College Student Union Outdoor Plaza was bustling with laughter, color, and culture during the annual Fiesta on the Mesa. This event kicked off FLC’s programming for National Hispanic Heritage Month.
 

Fort Lewis College has established two pivotal endowments for faculty, thanks to generous donors focused on the present and future of teaching excellence. This is an important step for the FLC Foundation as the impact from these endowments will inspire and attract future philanthropic investments in faculty and ensure the College’s success for generations to come.

After a successful 2021-22 season with the FLC men's basketball team, guard JacQuess Hobbs (ATT '21-22) has signed a professional contract with Angra Basket in Portugal to continue his career. Known as a first-class player by teammates and coaches alike, Hobbs will go on to play in the International Basketball Federation.

The FBI Denver Field Office is holding a Collegiate Academy at FLC. Open to students of any major, the event will bring law enforcement professionals to present past cases and discuss careers.

The FLC Center of Southwest Studies and the La Plata County Historical Society have conducted repatriation projects to return Native American funerary objects and human remains to the Hopi Tribe, according to notices published in the Federal Register.

Known as the “WesternWaterGirl” on TikTok, Teal Lehto (Environmental Studies, ‘20) tackles water topics like reservoir management, agricultural irrigation efficiency, cloud seeding, and hydropower. Lehto shares her expertise with thousands of viewers and calls them to action. 

Stella Zhu is bridging the gap for unhoused students waiting for long-term housing solutions. With her fresh insights, FLC has been able to help students deftly maneuver the current housing crisis and help them succeed along the way.

Justin McBrayer, professor of Philosophy and associate dean, writes in the Durango Herald about how fake news and disinformation can be interpreted through the lens of the classic  "tragedy of the commons" problem. 

As the nationwide housing crisis continues to rage across college campuses in America, Fort Lewis College is working with key staff members like Stella Zhu to develop dynamic responses to the issue.