Writing for the Durango Herald, Benjamin Waddell, associate professor of Sociology at FLC, argues against free-market capitalism. Waddell claims that it will transform America into a largely unrecognizable system defined by extreme inequality and rising poverty.

Jenni Trujillo, the dean of the School of Education, sat down with the Colorado Sun to discuss how the State of Colorado should attract more teachers of color. Teacher diversity, Trujillo said, is the key to preparing students for navigating a country that’s become increasingly divisive.

To make mental health care more accessible to student-athletes, FLC promoted Regina Curry to the position of athletic wellness coach. Curry wants to help student-athletes see themselves beyond what they do on the field and help them transition into higher education.

FLC alumni Luke (Agricultural Business, ‘12) and Kristen Johnston (Business Administration, ‘15) bring one of America’s oldest autumn traditions back to the Four Corners: the corn maze. It’s not just some fall carnival, though—it’s a fully operational farm called Jack-a-Lope Acres. 

FLC is actively realizing its commitment to students' well-being through a recent, holistic integration of campus-wide services. Crucial to the success of this overhaul is the Counseling Center, which has undergone rapid expansion in the last five years.

Fort Lewis College has actively realized its commitment to a community of care by expanding the Counseling Center and integrating campus-wide services to serve student needs.

Fort Lewis College alumni Luke (Agricultural Business, ‘12) and Kristen Johnston (Business Administration, ‘15) bring one of America’s oldest autumn traditions back to the Four Corners: the corn maze.

Kaitlin Mattos, assistant professor of environment and sustainability at FLC, warns in CNN Underscored that online shopping can also be harmful to the planet. Mattos says this is due to the increased carbon footprint that the shipping of individual items produces. 

FLC promoted Regina Curry to the position of athletic wellness coach. Curry will work directly with student-athletes to promote mental health and wellness.

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.