Governor Polis announced a new vaccine prioritization phase beginning in late March, which includes student-facing employees in higher education.

Assistant Professor of Public Health Tapati Dutta has dedicated her life to kindness and education. From growing up in a small town in India and experiencing hardship to working with sex workers and tribes that practice cannibalism, she learned how best to reach at-risk, often stigmatized groups of people in a meaningful way.

Julie Korb, professor of Biology, felt the impact of smoky summers during the Missionary Ridge and 416 fires, but when she visited Nepal in 2019, she saw that locals were experiencing that kind of poor air quality in their homes every day. With the help of a nonprofit, Korb helped install cast iron stoves into homes to alleviate the smoke, significantly improving the health of villagers.

Avalanches have always posed a threat to backcountry skiers, but with the added desire for activity amidst a pandemic, the risk is greater. "Being outdoors and distanced may feel safe compared to other activities,” says Sue Kraus, professor of Psychology. However, she notes that our definition of what activities are safe has changed drastically.

Professor of Philosophy Sarah Roberts-Cady discusses John Rawls’s A Theory of Justice, and how he views the project of understanding and addressing real-world injustices as collaborative and interdisciplinary for philosophers, politicians, and everyday citizens alike.

"We can emerge stronger from the pandemic than when we went in," says President Stritikus. This year, the College is in one of the strongest fiscal positions it has been in recent years and is reporting steady enrollment.

Fort Lewis College's Accounting degree is #50 on Study.com's list for Best Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting.

Recently retired from her role as the highest-ranking African American female in the U.S. Navy, Gail Harris holds many firsts. Today, she's excited to be working as a DJ for KDUR at Fort Lewis College.

Geosciences Lecturer Andy Gleason, a snow scientist on the NASA SnowEx project, explains the dangers of avalanches this year and why the risk is higher—even with a lower snowpack.

Born and raised in Ignacio, Colorado, Chris deKay (American History, '93) is now the new superintendent of Ignacio School District. deKay has been with the district in various roles for the last 25 years.

Public Health Department calls for students and employees who are at least 18 years of age to participate in a research study titled ‘Understanding the Pulse for COVID-19 Vaccinations among FLC Community.'

Emily Johnson (Biology, '19) looks to traditional values of Indigenous peoples for lessons on how humanity should band together and reconnect with the planet for a sustainable future.

Jason Stanley (English, ‘08) is from a family that believes in the power of education and in his leadership roles as high school principal and college regent, he's hosting field trips to FLC to introduce students to “the campus in the sky” and the opportunities that college provides.

On the day of President Biden's Inauguration, sophomore Bella Aiukli Cornell was delighted to see New Mexico Representative Deb Haaland representing Native American culture by wearing the handcrafted traditional ribbon skirt Cornell made for her two years ago.

Natalie Benally (Theatre, '10) has been named a Cultural Capital Fellow by the First Peoples Fund, an organization whose mission is to honor and support First Peoples artists and culture-bearers through grants, awards, and fellowships.