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Fort Lewis College students partner with local entrepreneur and FLC alumnus Stuart Buergler (Accounting, ’17) to evaluate faster, safer burn treatment for emergency medicine.
The new classification highlights institutions that invest at least $2.5 million annually in research and development.
Few things bring people together like cooking a meal, sharing a table, and moving to the rhythm of familiar beats. At Fort Lewis College, students have been doing just that during Black History Month—connecting through food, music, and culture in celebrations that highlight both the richness of Black heritage and the intersections between different communities on campus.
Billie, (Education, '14; M.A. Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Education, '24), was recognized with the Milken Educator Award for her impact in New Mexico classrooms. At FLC, Billie enjoyed getting hands-on experience early on. "I wasn’t just learning about teaching—I was seeing it firsthand, working with students and figuring out what kind of teacher I wanted to be.”
Fort Lewis College’s Community Health Worker Certificate program was recently officially recognized by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). It is the first approved training program in the state after the legislative change to make community health work a Medicaid billable service.
The Hozhoni Ambassador Scholarship Exhibition, formerly known as the Ms. Hozhoni Pageant, is a contest of public speaking and presentations. The person holding the Hozhoni Ambassador title is the ambassador of Wanbli Ota and the FLC Indigenous community. Learn more about this storied position in this short documentary.
The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to confirm Heather Shotton as the sole finalist to be the college’s new president. The board has two weeks to confirm her nomination.
If selected for the job, Shotton, a citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and a Kiowa and Cheyenne descendant, will become the first Indigenous person to lead the Durango institution. She is currently the vice president of diversity affairs and acting dean of students.
Shotton, who also serves as Acting Dean of Students at FLC, was selected from more than 75 applicants.
The grant, through the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, focuses on developing culturally responsible faculty mentoring and creating hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students.
Jack Pongyesva, an FLC alumnus, blends Western and Hopi perspectives in his work at the Grand Canyon Trust, advocating for Indigenous stewardship, education, and economic development while ensuring tribal voices shape the park’s future.
Fort Lewis College alumna Elise Boulanger (Studio Art, ’21) is co-curating Resounding Sovereign Expressions: Resurgent Indigenuity in Ozark Arts Practice & Scholarship, a four-day gathering at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2025.
Professors Ellen Paul and Justin McBrayer have each been awarded their second Fulbright for the 2024-25 cycle. Paul is conducting research on post-conflict reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and McBrayer is studying strategies to counter fake news in Italy. Their experiences will enrich FLC’s academic community, fostering global perspectives among students.
At this year's Black History Month Basketball Game, a special halftime show highlighted and celebrated the experiences and contributions of Black student-athletes at FLC.
From student leader to sustainability champion, Magierski fosters ecological stewardship and Indigenous foodways at FLC.
Melissa Mount, vice president for advancement and CEO of the Fort Lewis College Foundation, has been recognized with the 2025 CASE District VI Chief Executive Leadership Award for her work in fundraising and institutional advancement.
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Dr. Steven FensterInterim Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Steven EliasDean, Katz School of Business
Dr. Jennifer TrujilloDean, School of Education