Belonging FLC's EXCEL program transforms learning through hands-on experiences In the last two years, EXCEL has funded 86 courses across 24 departments, impacting over 2,000 students.
Honors & Awards 鶹Ѹשand CU Nursing Program wins Governor’s Award for zero textbook cost degree Fort Lewis College and the University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Workforce Z-Degree at the first annual Colorado Open Educational Resources (OER) Awards.
Campus & Community Second SILDI cohort celebrates Ute language, culture, and community 鶹Ѹשprogram honors nine Ute Mountain Ute graduates who are revitalizing their language and traditions through community-based teaching.
Carolyn Cummins named Director of the Four Corners Water Center Carolyn Cummins, Ph.D., a Bayfield High School grad with a deep passion for water education, research and community engagement, has been selected as the new director of the Four Corners Water Center, effective August 1.
Bringing FLC’s Athletics To the Top After a successful two-year run that included leading a strategic plan process for 鶹ѸשAthletics, successful fundraising efforts, and collaboration on key construction projects, the 鶹ѸשBoard of Trustees extended Travis Whipple’s contract through 2028.
Connecting Batteries and Cables, Shonto Community Takes Solar Power Into Their Own Hands This summer, community members in Shonto, Ariz., participated in a three-day workshop to learn how photovoltaic systems work. The training was part of a broader effort to electrify the Navajo Nation community.
As the region puts on its summer finery, 鶹Ѹשstudents embrace the change with enthusiasm and gratitude!
鶹ѸשBoard of Trustees announces Presidential Search Committee members The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recently announced the composition of a 15-member Presidential Search Committee.
鶹Ѹשalumna, social justice advocate named inaugural Director of Belonging Kate Suazo, 鶹Ѹשalumna, social justice advocate has been named inaugural Director of Belonging at FLC.
Analyzing microbiomes and water quality, Indigenous Students Learn the Love for Sciences Now in its third year, Monitoring Environmental Microbiome program participants dive into complex computational analysis of environmental justice issues.
鶹Ѹשto play leading role in quantum computing education, workforce development in rural areas for Elevate Quantum Fort Lewis College will play a leading role in the workforce development programming for Elevate Quantum Tech Hub, which secured $127 million in federal and state funding to develop workforce and technologies for the rapidly growing quantum industry in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Katz Family Gift fuels growth of the 鶹ѸשStudent Marketing Agency This year, five local businesses benefited from free marketing services through the program, which provides students and recent 鶹Ѹשgrads with paid hands-on experiential learning.
鶹Ѹשalumni James Bodine promoted to CIO, Director of Information Technology Bodine has worked for the college for 27 years, most recently serving as the interim director of IT Services.