Even though we’re not together, our community is still connected. In this historic moment, FLC staff, faculty, administration, and their children and pets welcome our students back for an unforgettable end to the Spring 2020 term.

March 26, 2020 Dear FLC, As you saw in the news last night, Governor Polis issued a stay-at-home order for Colorado residents. Our partners at the state confirmed more information would come today for essential businesses, including institutions of higher education. This afternoon we received guidance for operating under the stay-at-home order, all of which FLC is already...

The Center for Innovation houses business startup consultants and acceleration assistance, offering entrepreneurs wraparound services from one location on Main Avenue.

Political Science majors are teaching local high school students how to register to vote, and FLC now has its own on-campus ballot box and voting center.

Ski-Soak-Ramen-Repeat was the itinerary on two recent Outdoor Pursuits trips to Japan for FLC students, alumni, and staff.

1980 Class President Ray Boucher talks about life at the Fort in the Seventies, bed racing, his professors and the importance of conviction.

The School of Education recognized two graduates and one student from the Teacher Education program with the Southwest Rural Make a Difference Teacher Award.

The annual Durango Chamber of Commerce Durango Rocks ceremony awarded FLC Trustee Ellen Roberts Citizen of the Year and Luke Prince (Marketing, '14) Young Professional of the Year.

Representative Barbara McLachlan sponsored a bill that would increase the size of the FLC Board of Trustees from seven to nine members, specifically adding spots for additional local Trustees and a member of a federally recognized Native American tribe.

An alpine flower is helping Heidi Steltzer, professor of Environment and Sustainability, determine the availability of water to the rest of the world as the climate warms.

Hearts raced as the FLC Exercise Science faculty and staff led lactate threshold testing for the Durango Nordic Ski Club. The tests help athletes train and recover more effectively.

The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs was one of 10 organizations chosen for a national initiative on rural economic development. SCAPE is housed under FLC's new Center for Innovation in downtown Durango.

Three FLC undergraduate students are now published authors in the journal RNA for their research conducted through the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.

Professor of Environment and Sustainability Heidi Steltzer testified on the importance of climate science and action at the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

The Environmental, Social, Governance policy will move Fort Lewis College toward more sustainable investing.