Fort Lewis on the Water

FLOW will offer river-based programming and educational opportunities for a range of academic departments, co-curricular programs, FLC alumni, and community partners.

Four Steps to Career Readiness

"How has Career Services prepared my student for this ever-changing workforce?” As I was looking their student up in our employment platform, I told each of the parents that it is never too late to meet with Career Services, even if their student was graduating that day.

Dean explains importance of Critical Race Theory

In an interview with The Durango Herald, Jenni Trujillo, dean of the School of Education, explained that critical race theory is a 40-plus-year concept that examines social, legal, and economic structures and how those systems relate to race and racism. She said critical race theory, or CRT, began with civil rights scholars and activists and seeks to highlight all voices in history, not just...

FLC cycling alumnus goes big at UNBOUND gravel race

Sam Vickery (Marketing, '17) rode to an impressive 9th place finish at the UNBOUND Gravel XL event in Emporia, Kansas, enduring intense heat and fighting off sleep over the 357-mile course. FLC cycling alumni Payson McElveen (Exercise Science, ’16) and Ryan Standish (Exercise Science, ’16) competed in the 200-mile event, coming into the finish together for 27th and 28th places.

FLC alumni on Everest

On May 7, 1983, Peter Jamieson (Biology, '78) became the 14th American and 129th person to reach the summit of the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest. Reflecting on the trip in an interview with The Durango Herald, Jamieson said his path to Everest started at Fort Lewis College.

History of Juneteenth

In a guest column for The Durango Herald, lecturer of Sociology Kate Smith says many people are unfamiliar with what “Juneteenth” means or the history behind this date. She calls everyone to learn about Juneteenth so that we may know and honor each other’s true histories and become more united.

Dolores River drought

The Dolores River in Southwest Colorado is an extreme example of how the effects of climate change are exacerbated on a river altered by the construction of a dam, according to Gigi Richard, director of the Four Corners Water Center at Fort Lewis College. The Dolores River has been reduced to a trickle below the dam this summer as a result of drought and high demand for water.

FLC designated as a Hunger Free and Healthy Minds campus by CDHE

The Colorado Department of Higher Education announced that Fort Lewis College—and three other institutions of higher education in Colorado—has earned Hunger Free and Healthy Minds designations for its work to end hunger and address the mental health needs of students.

Protecting Powder

Meet FLC alum Torrey Udall (International Business, ’13). As VP of Development & Finance at Protect Our Winters in Boulder, Colo., Udall aligns his passion for outdoor adventures with his professional path.

Making a Splash

Waking to the propane blast of water heating for coffee, Tish Varney looks up to see tiny bats swooping along the dawn-lit walls of Grand Canyon.

Where the Learning Never Stops

From whitewater rafting through the Grand Canyon to sipping scotch in the Scottish Highlands, the FLC Adventure Club has a little something for everyone.

Still Climbing After All these Years

After graduating in 1988, Stephen Sullivan went on to earn success in the outdoor recreation and business realms. In 2011, he launched Stio, a direct-to-consumer, analytically driven, outdoor apparel company.

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