Long-distance runner Megan Finnesy (Psychology and Exercise Science, '92) was profiled by irunfar.com for her ultra running competition and work, and for founding the 62-mile Silverton Ultra Marathon, which launches this year.

Assistant Professor of English Stacey Sotosky and several of her students helped produce a Rocky Mountain PBS documentary about former Colorado Congressman Ben Nighthorse Campbell.

Runner's World featured a story about research by Assistant Professor of Geosciences Mickey Campbell that analyzes crowd-sourced information from Strava users to develop ways to better direct firefighters in the field toward safer evacuation routes.

A collaboration between the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and Durango’s Powerhouse Science Center gives local children hands-on science explorations and undergraduate scientists teaching experience.

The program brings back alumni to participate in classes, informal discussions, and connect with students and their department for a two-day celebration in conjunction with the Symposium.

The annual event hosted by FLC’s School of Business Administration and Alumni Engagement Office had 19 teams submit business plans.

About 480 students will graduate in three ceremonies, addressed by speakers FLC alumna Jennifer Trujillo on Friday and Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera on Saturday.

Nine students presented at the Rocky Mountain Section of the Geological Society of America meeting, in Manhattan, Kansas, in March. Senior Geology major Connor Broaddus won best poster presentation.

Smoking and vaping were prohibited at FLC beginning January 1 and to help educate campus, 26 public health students have been busy this semester creating campaigns around the policy and the positive health benefits of smoke- and vape-free environments.

FLC was named a "Hidden Gem of the Southwest" by the Online Schools Center for having "passionate and dedicated students" while being "off the beaten path."

Former ASFLC President Connor Cafferty (Business Administration, '17) was recently elected president of the Student Bar Association at the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law.

To celebrate National Athletic Training Month, The Durango Herald profiled Brandi (Calderwood) Wenzlau (Athletic Training, '14), who worked with state championship-winning football, basketball, track, and dance teams at Bayfield High School last year.

Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jon Harvey's reasearch on a rockslide north of Durango is helping officials and residents deal with the ongoing geologic problem.

Renowned ragtime pianist Adam Swanson (Music, '14) is now playing live scores to weekly silent films at Durango's Henry Strater Theatre, in addition to his regular performances at the Diamond Belle Saloon.

Shane Benjamin (English, '99) was promoted to deputy editor at The Durango Herald, overseeing the reporting staff.