Gulliford book wins Western Heritage Award for nonfiction Professor of History Andrew Gulliford's book The Woolly West: Colorado’s Hidden History of Sheepscapes was chosen as the Outstanding Nonfiction category winner for the 2019 Western Heritage Awards, from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Alumnus named fellow to leadership program Richard Julian Martinez III (Sociology & Human Services, '05) was named a fellow in the 18-month Community Leadership Network program by the Center for Creative Leadership and W.K. Kellogg Foundation for his gift of bringing people together.
Business alumnus named town finance directory Ben Burkett (Business Administration, '02) just started a new job as finance director for the town of Cortez, Colorado.
Environmental Studies student named Global Sustainability Scholar Environmental Studies major Kashia Caljesuseso has been accepted to Global Sustainability Scholars, a highly selective paid, three-year summer experiential learning program held at sites located in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
History professor discusses Teddy Roosevelt's time in Colorado Professor of History Andy Gulliford talked with Carbondale's KDNK public radio about the time Teddy Roosevelt spent in western Colorado on the centennial of the 26th U.S. president's death.[AUDIO]
CHE features Borders & Language program The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted FLC's new Borders & Languages program in a story about the struggles of language studies at small colleges.
Alumnus named adaptive sports director Mike Boone (Exercise Science, '05) is now the program director of Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Professor documents discriminatory lending against Hispanic farmers and ranchers Associate Professor of Sociology Ben Waddell published an article in the journal Rural Sociology about discriminatory lending against Hispanic farmers and ranchers in the San Luis Valley, based on fieldwork with undergraduate students in and around Alamosa, Colorado.
New strategic plan adopted by Board of Trustees The strategic plan for Fort Lewis College was adopted on Friday after a unanimous vote of approval from the Board of Trustees.
Janet Lopez considered for FLC Board of Trustee member position Lopez comes with expertise in Colorado public education and systems change for equitable access to academic success.
Sound OFF, FLC! (XGAMES 2019) Check out FLC's new advertisement made specifically for the 2019 XGames held in Aspen, Colorado! Let us know what you think in the comments!
Alumnus named Navajo Tribal Council speaker Seth Damon (American Indian Studies and Anthropology, '08) was named to a two-year term as speaker of the Navajo Nation Council in January.
More than 400 students named to Fall Dean's List More than 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60 or higher grade point average.
Professor quoted in Scientific American Assistant Professor of Engineering Christie Chatterley was quoted in an article in Scientific American about the role of behavioral science in clean water programs.
Alunma champion cyclist's bicycle examined CXmagazine took an in-depth look at the "lucky" bicycle ridden by Sarah Sturm (Art, '12) when the former Skyhawks cyclist won the 2018 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship women’s singlespeed title in Louisville, Kentucky, in December.