Professor to work with women in Nepal Professor of Biology Julie Korb will be spending three weeks of her sabbatical, along with her three children and a small group of volunteers, in Nepal, on a three-week trek to eight villages to work with women and girls on women’s health and economic challenges.
Alumna Dreamer Marissa Molina appointed to Metro board Marissa Molina (Political Science, ’14) was appointed to the Board of Trustees for Metropolitan State University of Denver, making her the first DACA recipient to serve on a state board.
Faculty team witnesses the migrant experience in Tijuana Five faculty members traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to experience firsthand what life is like among the "migrant caravan" seeking refuge in the United States, a trip that affected them all professionally and personally.
Students use spring break to power a community Fourteen FLC students spent their spring break getting some sun – but rather than soaking it up on a beach, they harnessed it to help power a remote community on the Navajo Nation in central New Mexico.
San Juan College transfer students eligible for in-state tuition through merit scholarship Fort Lewis College is launching a reciprocal program with San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico, in Fall 2019, for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
FLC ranked #3 design school FLC was ranked #3 among graphic design schools in Colorado for 2019 by Animation Career Review.
Alumni team up to make THC-infused seltzers Jonny Radding (Sociology, '95) of Durango Organics has teamed up with Matt Vincent (ATT '91-'95) of Ska Brewing to create Oh Hi Beverages, a line of THC-infused sparkling seltzers.
Fine-Dare and House, Jr., interviewed about NAGPRA Professor of Anthropology Kathy Fine-Dare and Board of Trustees member Ernest House, Jr., were interviewed for a Colorado Sun story about the impact of the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act.
Williams talks about women in STEM Professor of Engineering Laurie Williams discussed her experiences and the future of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in The Durango Herald.
Alminas publishes editorial about asylum seekers Assistant Professor of Political Science Ruth Alminas published an editorial explaining the legal rights of asylum seekers seeking refuge in the United States.
Alumnus artist profiled for community-building Artist Tracy Weil (English, '88) was profiled in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine for using his art to build community.
Alumnus author talks about fitness book Don Roberts (Business Administration, '89) talked about Wellness Toolbox, his guide to health and fitness based on his experiences as a personal trainer, nutritional coach, weight management consultant, bodybuilder, and gym owner.
Vice President Steve Schwartz interviewed about high ed challenges Steve Schwartz, vice president for finance & administration, was interviewed for a story in The Colorado Sun about the unique challenges facing higher education in Colorado.
Mack Berven named voice competition judge Professor Emerita of Music Linda Mack Berven, artistic director and conductor of the Durango Choral Society, was named as a judge for the 4th annual Durango Voice singing competition.
Stoffer profiled in The Durango Herald The Durango Herald profiled Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Coordinator Nancy Stoffer, telling the story of how she got to FLC and her work helping its diverse student body feel confident and comfortable.