Research & Scholarship Second Annual Tribal Water Media Fellowship Showcase highlights stories of water This year, 11 Tribal Water Media fellows participated in the Tribal Water Media Fellowship Showcase. The fellowship provides students with the resources and opportunity to conduct their own research and create a multimedia project centered around water usage, water infrastructure, and desert communities.
Grants & Funding FLC partners with Colorado SPH experts to explore AI solutions for public health in underserved communities Fort Lewis College, funded by a $522,000 National Institutes of Health grant, is developing data-driven outreach programs to support Native American and Latinx populations in southern Colorado.
Grants & Funding Durango AAUW awards fourth Endowed Scholarship The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded Shandyn Gee the fourth fully endowed scholarship at Fort Lewis College (FLC).
Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the “Supporting Career Pathways for Indigenous Agriculture.”
Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,170 from the State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Economic Development Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,170 from the State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade for the Connect2Dot consulting and training program.
Maggie LaRose, Director of Nursing, received $1,300,000 from the US Department of Education Maggie LaRose, Director of Nursing, received $1,300,000 from the US Department of Education for the “Launching a Collaborative Nursing Workforce Education Degree Program Supporting Rural and Indigenous-focused Healthcare Needs.”
Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $40,000 from the US Department of Treasury Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $40,000 from the US Department of Treasury through the Colorado Department of Higher Education for the “CORE Initiative.”