Animas High School receives BEST Grant to build permanent facility on FLC campus AHS has been awarded $13.7M through the Colorado Department of Education for construction of a new facility to be built on the Fort Lewis College campus, south of the Bader-Snyder Residence Halls.
Sun shines on Fort Lewis College solar park with new funding from state The Fort Lewis Solar Innovation Park received $1.5M as part of the state’s Advanced Industry Accelerator Grant Program.
Spring 2020 graduates come together for powerful virtual commencement In a virtual yet emotional video commencement, FLC graduates were announced by their department, with addresses from FLC leadership, the student body president, and adventurer and author Erik Weihenmayer.
Colorado community college students guaranteed admission to FLC The launch of the Bridge to Bachelor's Degree Program guarantees new, first-time Colorado community college students pursuing an Associate degree admission to all state universities.
Celebration of Adventure awards and celebrates students in the outdoors Outdoor Pursuits held its annual Celebration of Adventure virtually this spring, showcasing students' film and photos of 'getting rad outside' and spreading the stoke for big adventures.
Professor Paul Booth receives awards for graphic design A Paul Booth original was named Print Advertising Winner at the 2020 Communicator Awards. The Communication Design professor also received an honorable mention at the London International Creative Competition for his illustration.
FLC librarian Lauren Connolly interviewed about her new self-published novel Remembering a Witch FLC librarian Lauren Connolly spoke to The Colorado Sun about her new self-published novel Remembering a Witch.
Taylor Nakai receives Together Towards Tomorrow scholarship Taylor Nakai, a Together Towards Tomorrow scholarship recipient and computer engineering major, is making plans to be a software engineer in the healthcare or aerospace fields.
Matt Wassam (Business Administration, '98) recognized as a Titan 100, one of Colorado's top 100 CEOs Congratulations to Matt Wassam (Business Administration, '98) for being recognized as a Titan 100, one of Colorado's top 100 CEOs.
FLC has most affordable bachelor's program in Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science FLC's Chemistry degree with a minor in Forensic Studies was named as one the most affordable bachelor’s programs in Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science for 2020-21.
President Stritikus takes voluntary 20% pay cut amid state budget shortfalls President Tom Stritikus voluntarily took a 20% pay reduction, leading the way as FLC looks to lower costs amid state budget shortfalls resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students draw and journal their way through quarantine When Art 300 Sketchbook Habit students transitioned to virtual instruction, they used their new environments and experiences through COVID-19 as inspiration. Their work was compiled by Professor Susan Moss and is viewable online.
FLC alumna elected to Cortez City Council Rachel Medina (Geology, '13) was elected to City Council in Cortez, Colorado and appointed as mayor pro tem. She'll serve a four-year term.
Three FLC staff share their plans for Fall 2020 with InsideTrack FLC is crafting Fall 2020 plans on how academics and activities will reconvene on campus. Three staff members shared their thoughts with InsideTrack on how they're adapting services to support students.
Local artist sees appreciation of arts change during pandemic Lorna Meaden (Art, '94) has noticed artists and their creations have earned new appreciation during the coronavirus pandemic as people spend more time at home, seeking the arts for entertainment and support.