News Briefs Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist In a historic move that signals a significant step toward reconciliation with its past, Fort Lewis College (FLC) has named Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the sole finalist for the institution's presidency. If confirmed, Shotton—a citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and a Kiowa and Cheyenne descendant—will become the first Indigenous person to lead the institution.
News Briefs Zia Taqueria opens location at Fort Lewis College The new dining option is part of an effort to upgrade food service on campus by offering more variety and fresher ingredients.
News Briefs Fort Lewis College trustees name sole finalist in presidential search The board voted unanimously to approve Shotton after a closed discussion. A final decision on her appointment is expected at the board’s April 11 meeting.
Amid an explosion of capability, artificial intelligence leadership is imperative What is a leader’s responsibility to prepare for technological transformation? Provost Mario Martinez explores this issue in an op-ed piece.
A look at the Tribal Water Media Fellowship between KSUT and Fort Lewis College KVNF Community Radio in Paonia recently interviewed the fellows to get their perspective on what water means to them. For many people, especially Native Americans, water takes on a deeper meaning — to community, culture, and spirit.
Can you choose to believe something, just like that? In an article for The Conversation US, Mark Boespflug, an assistant professor of Philosophy at FLC, discusses whether an individual can choose to believe and, if so, what the responsibilities associated with that choice are.
High school students save money, get jump on college with concurrent enrollment Durango, Bayfield students credit concurrent program at Fort Lewis College to help prepare them for college.