FLC students Taylor Austin and Wilder Jensen recently interned as craftsmen with Sasquatch Expedition Campers, a new company specializing in crafting light, backcountry campers. The internship was made possible through the company's cooperation with FLC's School of Business Administration.

The FLC Foundation accomplished a banner year of fundraising from nearly 2,500 donors, who gave more than $9 million in record-setting support for students and the FLC community.

The FLC Foundation accomplished a banner year of fundraising thanks to nearly 2,500 donors who gave more than $9 million in record-setting support for students and the Fort Lewis College community.

Jeff McFarlane, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, received $650,000 over four years from the National Institutes of Health for a SURE grant “Characterization of polyamine biosynthetic enzymes from human gut microbes associated with colon and pancreatic cancer.”

Missy Thompson, associate professor of Health Sciences, received $227,297 over three years from the National Science Foundation for an IUSE grant “Development of Indigenous-focused Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences through STEM Faculty Professional Development.”

Wishing to realize her full athletic and academic potential, accomplished cross country athlete Brandy Ray (Din茅) transferred to Fort Lewis College mid-season for its intensive running program. She said the quality coaching and high elevation had pushed her performance to the next level. 

Jonathan Harvey, chair and associate professor of Geosciences, is using lidar technology to answer one of the most pressing questions around climate change: 

Maggie Summers Tarbert (Graphic Design, ‘13) will have her artwork featured on t-shirts created for the 51st Annual Mountain Fair in Carbondale, Colorado. Tarbert's piece incorporates moths and lunar iconography, which she said symbolizes rebirth—a fitting theme for a mountain town recovering from the economic effects of COVID-19.

Aaron Champenoy, assistant athletic director for external operations, will leave Fort Lewis College to assume his new position as the head men’s soccer coach at Montana State University Billings. Among his many contributions to FLC was the addition of lights to Dirk's Field to allow for night games.

Nate Peach, visiting assistant professor of Economics, explains the macroeconomic factors driving prices up in mountain communities like 91桃色. Peach cites supply chain issues, labor costs, and an influx in money supply created by the Federal Reserve.

Marquis Who's Who Top Educators recognized Amanda Schoolland (Music Education, ‘11) for her education, achievements, and leadership in music education. Schoolland’s roots as a Skyhawk are underscored by her commitment to excellence in teaching the next generations of performers.

Former Fort Lewis College cyclist Savilia Blunk (ATT '18-21) scored a pro women’s cross country national title on Saturday in Winter Park, Colorado. Blunk’s win highlights the stellar athletic talent that FLC attracts from around the world.

Fort Lewis College alumnus Justin Jones (Political Science, ‘94) is making a bid for President of the Navajo Nation. As an experienced lawyer specializing in tribal law, Jones is basing his platform on substantial business regulation reform and the removal of “tribal red tape.”

Ascent Digital Marketing, a company formed in December by Ben Sorensen (Marketing, ‘13) and Brittany See (Psychology, '15), has seen massive growth in its inaugural year with nearly 80 new clients. To keep this forward momentum, Sorensen and See turned to their alma mater to expand their team with alumni and students from FLC.

David Siegrist (Environmental Studies, '20) is making a splash in the mountain biking market with his company Sanitas Cycles. Utilizing skills he learned at Fort Lewis College, Siegrist hopes to craft custom-built cyclocross bikes for the FLC cycling team.