Justin McBrayer, professor of Philosophy and associate dean of Fort Lewis College, is presenting at the Cortez Public Library on misinformation and disinformation. The event highlights his research focus on the widespread issue of “fake news” that faces Americans today.

Writing for the Durango Herald, Benjamin Waddell, associate professor of Sociology at FLC, challenges local leaders to expand housing stock, subsidize affordable housing units, and implement innovative tax structures that levy second-home buyers and tourists.

With the recent addition of lights on Dirks Field, there is no better time to welcome students and Skyhawks fans back for an action-packed fall semester. The FLC men’s soccer team has added a plethora of young talent and looks ahead to an exciting 2022 season.

As post-COVID retention rates for full-time students continue to drop nationwide, Fort Lewis College is implementing bold new programs to combat the national trend. The most extensive for-credit programs—Maymester and Skyhawk Summer Bridge—aim to keep students enrolled by improving student confidence in the context of rigorous academics.

FLC’s School of Business Administration and the Center for Innovation will launch a turbo-charged business education series. The weeklong sprints are designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in obtaining business savviness quickly.  

FLC alumna Jenn Lopez (English,‘95), president and founder of Project Moxie, is returning to her alma mater to provide housing solutions. She’s fusing her breadth of experience with support from private, state, and federal stakeholders to develop long-term affordable housing strategies for the FLC community.

The leadership of FLC has doubled down on its commitment to providing housing solutions for the campus community by promoting Kelsey Deckert to the new position of Housing Strategy & Development manager. Deckert hopes to tackle the issue head-on by implementing intelligent, timely strategies.

This past July, FLC responded to the housing crisis quandary by promoting Kelsey Deckert to the new role of Housing Strategy & Development manager.

Fort Lewis College alumna Jenn Lopez (English, ‘95), president and founder of Project Moxie, is tackling the current housing crisis head-on.

As post-COVID retention rates for full-time students continue to drop nationwide, Fort Lewis College is implementing bold new programs to combat the national trend.

Steepland String Band, a musical act formed by former FLC students James Addoms (English, ‘11), Jeff Polak (Environmental Studies, ‘12),  and Alex Wissing (ATT ‘08-09), invigorates the bluegrass scene with its poetic lyrics, jam band atmosphere, and therapeutic rhythms.  

Noodle, a self-described “Psychedelic-Americana” band formed by FLC alumni, will play at the Powerhouse Science Center as part of the “Rockin’ on the River” concert series. As the third band to come out of the Bader-Snyder complex, Noodle continues Colorado’s funky musical tradition.

The Colorado Health Foundation donated $1.7 million to jumpstart the new four-year nursing degree created by FLC and the University of Colorado Anschutz, which will center on community and Indigenous approaches to healthcare. The curriculum will incorporate traditional practices that use plant and herb-based healing.

FLC student Jack Odron trains tirelessly in high-elevation this summer as he prepares for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race. Odron qualified for the race after shocking onlookers by cinching a first-place win in the Leadville Silver Rush 50 MTB race as a first-time participant. 

The FLC women’s basketball team was recently named to the 2021-22 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The Skyhawks had a GPA of 3.653, the best among all 15 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schools.