Seven outstanding Fort Lewis College faculty and staff were recognized during this year's Employee Award Ceremony at the Student Union.

McBrayer said the award will allow him to continue exploring the issue of misinformation and fake news. Specifically, he will explore a range of steps liberal societies may justifiably take to limit the production and spread of fake news, encourage the production and spread of genuine news, and insulate political and social life from the harms of fake news that cannot be suppressed. 

Kali Fajardo-Anstine, an author celebrated for shedding light on the overlooked stories and histories of Chicano and Latinx communities in the American West, will deliver the keynote address for Fort Lewis College’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4.

The day-long event brings together national policymakers, local experts, scientists, artists, and community members under a shared vision of environmental action and adaptation.

Fort Lewis College is awarding three professorships providing recipients with funding for high-impact, community-based projects.

The Walton Family Foundation today announced a second grant to the Tribal Water Media Fellowship Program.

Fort Lewis College Tribal Water Media Fellowship Program Awarded Grant from Walton Family Foundation (The Chinook Observer)

The day began with a prayer. Outside the walls of Fort Lewis College’s Whalen Gymnasium, the site of this year's Hozhoni Days, singing and drum beats resonated, setting a reverent tone for the powwow.

“With a 27-year tenure of service to our College, Steve has the historical wisdom, financial acuity, political networks, and hard-earned trust of the Skyhawk community,” said Mary Rubadeau, chair of the FLC Board of Trustees, in an email to campus. “Steve will build upon our momentum as we launch the search for a permanent president.”  

After six years at the helm of Fort Lewis College, President Tom Stritikus is stepping down to become the President at Occidental College, a four-year liberal arts college in Los Angeles, Calif.