FLC’s downtown business development collaborative is officially open for business The Center for Innovation houses business startup consultants and acceleration assistance, offering entrepreneurs wraparound services from one location on Main Avenue.
Fort Lewis College tapped to increase voter engagement in La Plata County 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.
Outdoor Pursuits crafts dream Japanuary trip Ski-Soak-Ramen-Repeat was the itinerary on two recent Outdoor Pursuits trips to Japan for FLC students, alumni, and staff.
Ray Boucher: FLC Summits 1980 Class President Ray Boucher talks about life at the Fort in the Seventies, bed racing, his professors and the importance of conviction.
Three rural educators receive "Make a Difference" cash award The School of Education recognized two graduates and one student from the Teacher Education program with the Southwest Rural Make a Difference Teacher Award.
Board of Trustee Ellen Roberts awarded Citizen of the Year 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.
House Bill introduced to increase size of FLC Board of Trustees 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.
Professor Heidi Steltzer studies alpine plants for climate change 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.
Exercise Science faculty helped out local nordic club with lactate threshold testing 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.
SCAPE receives national grant for rural economic development 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 students publish research in the journal RNA Three FLC undergraduate students are now published authors in the journal RNA for their research conducted through the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.
Professor Heidi Steltzer testified on climate science and action at U.S. House of Representatives 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.
Board of Trustees unanimously adopts socially and environmentally aware investment policy The Environmental, Social, Governance policy will move Fort Lewis College toward more sustainable investing.
Meredith Mapel, president and CEO of Durango Coca-Cola, appointed to FLC Board of Trustees Governor Polis appointed Mapel as a Trustee in December. The Colorado State Senate will vote on her confirmation in the 2020 legislative session.
FLC honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service and march Campus and community members gathered in honor of the Civil Rights Movement leader, with activities organized under the theme "Because He Had a Dream We Can..."