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Emmy庐-nominated, Peabody Trailblazer Award winner Sterlin Harjo to deliver Commencement at Fort Lewis College

Award-winning filmmaker’s work centers contemporary Indigenous life with humor, honesty, and care.

Fort Lewis College names Christine Nelson as vice president for Diversity Affairs

A senior academic leader with two decades of experience helping colleges become places where all people feel welcome and supported, as its next vice president for Diversity Affairs and special advisor on Tribal Relations.

Heather Shotton, Ph.D.

FLC marks milestone, formally invests Heather J. Shotton as its 11th president

The ceremony honored Indigenous traditions institutional history, and a student鈥慶entered vision grounded in access, community, and opportunity

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New training program builds pathways into essential, well-paid water careers

FLC is launching the鈥疐undamentals of Water Operations workforce training that aims to prepare the next generation of water operators, a field facing growing demand across Southwest Colorado. The program is the result of a years-long partnership between Project RUN, FLC@Work, the Four Corners Water Center, the City of 91桃色, and the La Plata Economic Development...

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April鈥檚 Garden owner, FLC alumna, continues a legacy of community care

Fort Lewis College alumna Julia Foran carries forward decades of tradition while bringing new creativity and connection to April's Garden.

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A new training program at Fort Lewis College aims to tackle a water industry workforce shortage by connecting participants with a network of water operators.

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Alx Lee, education reporter for the Tri-City Record, received two awards for her reporting. (Try City Record)

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Fort Lewis College students sumo wrestle during De-Stress Fest on April 21, 2026 at Fort Lewis College in 91桃色, C.O. (Jesse Wolfe/FLC)

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Fort Lewis College celebrates record-breaking Giving Tuesday, raising nearly $1 million in one day

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FLC Unveils $6M CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center

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Alyssa Crittenden, vice provost for Graduate Education and dean of the Graduate College at UNLV, and FLC President Heather Shotton sign a memorandum of understanding agreement, entering into a historic partnership to forge pathways to post-baccalaureate graduate programs in the sciences, engineering, technology, gaming, and hospitality.

Fort Lewis College, UNLV launch partnership creating graduate pathways for FLC students

FLC graduates will access mentorship, dedicated advising, and early research opportunities, reducing barriers and creating clearer routes into advanced degrees in hospitality, STEM.

Fort Lewis College honors 2026 Faculty & Staff Award Winners

The awards recognize outstanding faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, leadership, and student support at FLC.

FLC to celebrate the Investiture of President Heather Shotton with eye on the future

Through the Strengthen the Promise initiative, Fort Lewis College has set a goal of raising $500,000 for student scholarships, reaffirming its commitment to access, belonging, and opportunity.

FLC selects veteran educator leader Tiece M. Ruffin as Dean of the School of Education

Fort Lewis College has named Tiece M. Ruffin, Ph.D., as dean of the School of Education following a national search. A first鈥慻eneration college graduate and Fulbright Scholar, Ruffin brings more than two decades of experience in educator preparation, accreditation, and academic leadership, with a strong focus on equity, partnerships, and community鈥憆esponsive programs.

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Emmy庐-nominated, Peabody Trailblazer Award winner Sterlin Harjo to deliver Commencement at Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College names Christine Nelson as vice president for Diversity Affairs

FLC marks milestone, formally invests Heather J. Shotton as its 11th president

New training program builds pathways into essential, well-paid water careers

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April鈥檚 Garden owner, FLC alumna, continues a legacy of community care

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Braided Stories Podcast - Episode 2

Grub Hub Marks 15 Years of students supporting students at Fort Lewis College

Braided Stories Podcast - Episode 1

Fort Lewis College celebrates record-breaking Giving Tuesday, raising nearly $1 million in one day

FLC Unveils $6M CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center

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Fort Lewis College, UNLV launch partnership creating graduate pathways for FLC students

Fort Lewis College honors 2026 Faculty & Staff Award Winners

FLC to celebrate the Investiture of President Heather Shotton with eye on the future

FLC selects veteran educator leader Tiece M. Ruffin as Dean of the School of Education

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