A first-gen student who grew up in rural a rural Massachusetts town, Jess Savage credits the power of mentorship—with inspiring her life’s work. 

Take a look back at Fort Lewis College’s milestones, accomplishments, and moments that made this year extraordinary.

Skyler Skyhawk made an appearance at the Black History Month Kick-Off event on Saturday, February 1. This event connected community members, students, and faculty around the significance of this important month.

Milken Educator Award is complete surprise for Kirtland Elementary School teacher Rashinda Billie (BA in Education, '14; MA in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, '24)

Nate Klema, an assistant professor of physics and engineering at FLC, was one of the co-authors of a University of Oregon study a study that discovered a large underground aquifer beneath the Oregon Cascades. Collaborators also included scientists from Oregon State University, Duke University, the University of Wisconsin, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey.“This...

Braving freezing temperatures, more than 100 faculty, staff, and students at Fort Lewis College gathered Monday around the campus Clocktower to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On January 20th, students, faculty, and staff at Fort Lewis College gathered at the Clocktower to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a campus march. During the event, a student from the Black Student Resource Center displayed a drawing of both MLK and Malcolm X, highlighting their significant roles as influential African American leaders and activists for human rights.

Students ski to campus via Chapman Hill, Durango's in-town ski slope. Connected to FLC's Campus in the Sky, Chapman Hill is a favorite spot for early morning laps, learning to ski with OP, or perfecting tricks in the terrain park.

What is a leader’s responsibility to prepare for technological transformation? Provost Mario Martinez explores this issue in an op-ed piece.

Fort Lewis College celebrated Fall 2024 graduates with inspiring speeches on persistence, community, and leadership. Keynote speaker David Blake likened academic success to summiting mountains, while student speaker Brittany Bitsilly reflected on the bonds formed at FLC.

KVNF Community Radio in Paonia recently interviewed the fellows to get their perspective on what water means to them. For many people, especially Native Americans, water takes on a deeper meaning — to community, culture, and spirit.

Durango, Colo. — “Your voice matters, your existence matters, and you are powerful.” With these words, Kathryn Linares-Gray, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science and gender and sexuality studies, called soon-to-be graduates to use their strength to create a better world during last week’s Diversity Collaborative Graduation Ceremony in the Student Union...

In a unanimous vote, the Fort Lewis College (FLC) Board of Trustees approved the institution's transformative 2025–2030 Strategic Plan. The plan, developed through a highly collaborative process involving over 1,000 stakeholders, charts a bold vision for the college’s future, focusing on academic excellence, student success, reconciliation, and community partnerships.

On Friday, December 13, graduates, their families, and loved ones gathered on campus to celebrate a significant milestone at this year’s Fall Commencement ceremony. The event honored the achievements, dedication, and hard work of the newly minted alumni as they embarked on the next chapter of their journeys. Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Joshua Emerson (Navajo, Diné), who attended FLC as an economics major, started producing comedy in 2019, focusing on Native comedians and eventually co-creating Bad Indian. The new documentary fuses his journey of grief with an exploration of Native identity. The film, directed by Emerson's longtime collaborator and friend Jeff Stonic, is a love letter to his mother and reflects the resilience...