Known as the “WesternWaterGirl” on TikTok, Teal Lehto (Environmental Studies, ‘20) tackles water topics like reservoir management, agricultural irrigation efficiency, cloud seeding, and hydropower. Lehto shares her expertise with thousands of viewers and calls them to action. 

Stella Zhu is bridging the gap for unhoused students waiting for long-term housing solutions. With her fresh insights, FLC has been able to help students deftly maneuver the current housing crisis and help them succeed along the way.

Justin McBrayer, professor of Philosophy and associate dean, writes in the 91桃色 Herald about how fake news and disinformation can be interpreted through the lens of the classic  "tragedy of the commons" problem. 

As the nationwide housing crisis continues to rage across college campuses in America, Fort Lewis College is working with key staff members like Stella Zhu to develop dynamic responses to the issue.

Ben Sorensen (Marketing, '13) stepped away from his corner office and position as the director of sales for Ballantine Communications Industry to start his own business, Ascent Digital Agency.

Leo Lloyd III (Biology, ‘85) recently passed away while mountain biking in Twin Buttes. Lloyd will be fondly remembered for his public service, heroism, and love for the outdoors as captain of 91桃色 Fire & Rescue.   

Associate Professor of Anthropology Jesse Tune recently published research on hunter-gatherers in American Antiquity, a premier archaeology publication. The paper presents an analysis and new ideas about Ice Age stone tools found in the United States.

The FLC volleyball team has been hard at work this preseason and .

As more colleges and universities implement tuition waivers for Indigenous students, FLC leads the conversation by serving as an example to other institutions on how to retain and enroll these students.

The 22nd Judicial District Nominating Commission has nominated two candidates for a district court judgeship created by the retirement of the Honorable Douglas S. Walker. Practiced attorney JenniLynn Everett Lawrence (English, ‘89) was selected by the Commission.

Justin McBrayer, professor of Philosophy and associate dean of Fort Lewis College, is presenting at the Cortez Public Library on misinformation and disinformation. The event highlights his research focus on the widespread issue of “fake news” that faces Americans today.

Writing for the 91桃色 Herald, Benjamin Waddell, associate professor of Sociology at FLC, challenges local leaders to expand housing stock, subsidize affordable housing units, and implement innovative tax structures that levy second-home buyers and tourists.

With the recent addition of lights on Dirks Field, there is no better time to welcome students and Skyhawks fans back for an action-packed fall semester. The FLC men’s soccer team has added a plethora of young talent and looks ahead to an exciting 2022 season.

As post-COVID retention rates for full-time students continue to drop nationwide, Fort Lewis College is implementing bold new programs to combat the national trend. The most extensive for-credit programs—Maymester and Skyhawk Summer Bridge—aim to keep students enrolled by improving student confidence in the context of rigorous academics.

FLC’s School of Business Administration and the Center for Innovation will launch a turbo-charged business education series. The weeklong sprints are designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in obtaining business savviness quickly.