The Colorado FFA Foundation inducted Beth LaShell, coordinator of the Old Fort for Fort Lewis College, into the Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. LaShell was honored for her significant contributions to the Colorado agricultural industry, including her role in managing Old Fort cattle and hay production and training beginning farmers in vegetable and fruit production and financial...

The Princeton Review included Fort Lewis College on its Guide to Green Colleges for 2022, a list based on each school's use of renewable energy, recycling, and conservation programs, the availability of environmental studies in academic offerings, and career guidance for green jobs.

In a guest column for The Durango Herald, President Tom Stritikus makes the case for doubling the federal Pell Grant. Citing expanded access to higher education and retention as primary reasons for increasing the Pell Grant allocation, Stritikus makes it clear that FLC’s goal is to see students seamlessly go from their first class to their cap and gown.

College students from across Colorado and at Fort Lewis College are becoming increasingly conscious of looming environmental crises. By pressuring their elected officials, composting their dining hall waste, or participating in e-bike lending programs, students are doing what they can to fight climate change.

Fort Lewis College alumnus Peter Yu (Business, ‘95) is making an ambitious bid for the U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterm elections. Yu is one of eight Republican candidates running in a primary for the Colorado seat held by U.S. Senator Micheal Bennett (D-CO).

On the eastern edge of the Fort Lewis College campus, officials from Animas High School and FLC celebrated at the site of the new location for AHS. Dean Jennifer Trujillo voiced her excitement at the new opportunities for partnership.

Stephan Davoust (Engineering, ‘17) won first place at the USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships and turned heads with a ghost-ride over the finish line. Fellow alumnus Payson McElveen (Exercise Science, ’16) joined him on the podium.

Fort Lewis College recently launched a new River Studies & Leadership certification program that combines river studies, river management, and policy. The program, geared towards future river management officials, is being spearheaded by Gigi Richard, Director of the Four Corners Water Center & Instructor of Geosciences.

Joslynn Lee, an assistant professor of Chemistry at Fort Lewis College, is working with Northern Arizona University to build a program for Indigenous K-12 students interested in STEM fields. With workshops spanning 18 months, the program seeks to inspire Indigenous students who are interested in scientific computing.

This year, Fort Lewis College welcomed the largest cohort of first-year students since 2004. FLC is working to support and ultimately retain this promising wave of new students.

Tapati Dutta, assistant professor of Public Health, received the Vision Award for Excellence in Health Policy from the American Public Health Association. The award recognizes Dutta's research and practices for community engagement in realizing vaccination equity, HIV/AIDS, and cervical cancer policies.

Tyler Gleason (Diné), a senior majoring in K-12 Education, will be directing a play in the Fort Lewis College “Native American Stories For All Ages” fall program. From October 15 through 23, Gleason will be helming the production of Chief Tender-Foot, originally penned by Indigenous playwright Annawyn Shamas.

The Fort Lewis College cycling team placed second at the 2021 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships. “I was proud of them all,” says Chad Cheeney, head endurance coach.

As the 2021 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships concluded last week, officials wondered if this event signaled the first of many prestigious events in the Durango area. 

Tapati Dutta, assistant professor of Public Health, sat down with KSUT to promote the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Dutta implores the American public to be mindful of those in the international community who have yet to receive a single dose.