Featured Stories Student Stories With an expanded team and fresh vision, FLC strengthens career exploration, support DURANGO—Fort Lewis College Career & Workforce Director Janae Hunderman is on a mission to ensure that every student understands how to navigate the ever-changing world of work. "My dream is that every student graduates with a clear understanding of who they are, how their skills matter, and what their next steps should be," said Hunderman, who joined FLC last fall with the goal of developing a career and workforce strategy that meets the evolving needs of FLC...
Undergraduate Research FLC seniors test innovative medical device that could revolutionize emergency care Fort Lewis College students partner with local entrepreneur and FLC alumnus Stuart Buergler (Accounting, ’17) to evaluate faster, safer burn treatment for emergency medicine.
Undergraduate Research New $250,000 grant aims to build bridges to graduate school for STEM students The grant, through the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, focuses on developing culturally responsible faculty mentoring and creating hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students.
Friends and Donors FLC alumnus bridges Indigenous knowledge and Western conservation at Grand Canyon 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 alumni turn passion for adventure into thriving local business Alumni-founded Durango Outdoor Exchange celebrates 10 years of success.
Travis Whipple on Balancing Sports & Student Success Former athlete and current Fort Lewis College Athletic Director Travis Whipple joins the Add Drop Podcast to share game-changing advice for 18-year-olds and insight into NCAA athletics.
Photo of the week Michelle Bonanno, a senior lecturer in the Writing Program at Fort Lewis College, is seen actively engaging with her students as they collaboratively develop strategies for their upcoming projects in Comp252.
Fort Lewis College named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars 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.
Cultivating change: FLC alumna Maggie Magierski is leading sustainability efforts on campus From student leader to sustainability champion, Magierski fosters ecological stewardship and Indigenous foodways at FLC.
Fort Lewis College expands student housing with $12 million apartment complex purchase DURANGO, Colo. — In a move to address the growing need for student housing, Fort Lewis College completed the $12 million purchase of an apartment complex at 1304 Florida Road. The acquisition, finalized on February 18, is a key step in FLC’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable housing for its students. The purchase, adding 20 apartments and 68 beds to FLC’s...
Fort Lewis College earns Carnegie’s new “Research Colleges and Universities” designation The new classification highlights institutions that invest at least $2.5 million annually in research and development.