An update on the arson incident from the weekend.
Arson (2 of 2) :: Please report any suspicious behavior on campus to 911 or 970-385-2900.
Arson Alert :: FLC Police investigating arson at football field press box this morning. FLC Police vehicle set on fire tonight. (1 of 2)
Three Colorado universities are banding together to ask the state government for millions of dollars to offset the unique challenges of running rural institutions of higher education. David Tandberg, president of Alamosa’s Adams State University, Tom Stritikus, president of Durango’s Fort Lewis College, and Brad Baca, president of Gunnison’s Western Colorado University, are requesting $3 million per institution.
The Durango Herald reports on the Star Wars exhibit at FLC, which links Native America and pop culture. Take a look at the exhibit ⬇️
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Today is the day! We cannot wait to celebrate our student’s extraordinary research and scholarly and creative work at the Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium & Gala. @flc_undergraduate_research Our incredible students have dedicated themselves to investigating, innovating, exploring, composing, and creating. They ask the big questions, challenge conventional wisdom, and push the boundaries of our knowledge. Our Symposium & Gala allows us to learn about our students' discoveries…
FLC Economics Professor Nate Peach discusses shopping trends with The Durango Herald, saying it’s a rough road ahead for the traditional shopping mall, compared to the economy of scale offered by Amazon and Walmart.
This inspiring Navajo Times piece describes how Lisa Begaye overcame the struggles of addiction and graduated from Fort Lewis College with high honors.
In his January 2024 newsletter, CU Anschutz Medical Campus Chancellor Don Elliman highlights the CU Nursing Fort Lewis College Collaborative. The new program brings CU's four-year undergraduate nursing curriculum to students in southwest Colorado and creates a pathway for rural and indigenous students to become trusted nurses in their communities.
For as little as $12 million extra a year, the state of Colorado could guarantee free college tuition for every low-income high school student in the state. According to a Colorado Sun story, CSU Pueblo and FLC are tied for offering the most generous tuition guarantee of any state college.