Participate in events leading up to Earth Day (April 22), from planting trees to recycling, and more!
At Fort Lewis College, learning isn’t passive—it’s personal, hands-on, and powered by place. Nestled between the mountains and desert in Durango, Colorado, our campus is a catalyst for discovery and impact. As Colorado’s only public liberal arts college, we believe in broad, interdisciplinary learning that sharpens your ability to think critically and adapt to a changing world.
Our professors don’t just lecture; they mentor and collaborate, bringing you into their research, creative work, and real-world problem-solving. Whether you’re engineering sustainable solutions, launching a business, producing original films, or conducting field research, you’ll graduate with more than a degree—you’ll have the experience, confidence, and connections to go anywhere. And with one of the lowest tuitions of any four-year public college in Colorado, an FLC education is both accessible and invaluable.
Majors
Of tenured faculty have highest degree in their field
Programs in the Top 10 according to Schools.com
Average class size
Classes with fewer than 50 students
Student to faculty ratio
Campus residents
Miles of trails to hike and bike
World-class ski resorts within driving distance
Bringing over two decades of teaching, scholarship, and leadership experience, Shotton will be the first Indigenous person to lead the institution.
The event will take place on Wednesday, April 16, from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Student Union Ballroom, followed by a reception in the Student Union Plaza.
Project RUN, a workforce development initiative launched by Fort Lewis College and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance, is equipping rural workers with in-demand leadership and digital skills tailored to industry needs.
A group of senior exercise physiology students at Fort Lewis College is conducting a hands-on research study examining the effects of beetroot supplementation on cycling performance, leveraging Durango's elite cycling community and cutting-edge sensor technology to analyze muscle oxygenation and endurance.