Media relations at Fort Lewis College
We connect journalists with the stories that define Fort Lewis College—faculty research, student achievements, and institutional milestones. Our team helps media navigate ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s expertise while supporting faculty and staff in sharing their work. MarComm ensures these stories reach the right audience, highlighting ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s leadership, innovation, and academic excellence.
Long version:
Fort Lewis College is the Southwest’s leading undergraduate research institution, offering a low student-to-faculty ratio and affordable, one-on-one instruction. The hands-on experience students gain here is designed to meet industry demand and adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of higher education. Powered by mountains, mesas, and the Animas River, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s educational opportunities are shaped by the land, people, and culture of the Southwest. ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ is one of the country’s most diverse campuses, with over half of its students identifying as people of color. The institution embraces every student's identity—age, gender, religious or spiritual affiliation, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status—and promotes equity and inclusion at all levels of the academic experience. To prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges, all departments and schools on campus emphasize applied, experiential learning. With more than 55 majors, students graduate as industry professionals, community leaders, and cutting-edge academics.
Fort Lewis College is the Southwest’s leading undergraduate research institution, offering a low student-to-faculty ratio and affordable, one-on-one instruction. The hands-on experience students gain here is designed to meet industry demand and adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of higher education. Powered by mountains, mesas, and the Animas River, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s educational opportunities are shaped by the land, people, and culture of the Southwest.
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ is one of the country’s most diverse campuses, with over half of its students identifying as people of color. The institution embraces every student's identity—age, gender, religious or spiritual affiliation, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status—and promotes equity and inclusion at all levels of the academic experience.
To prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges, all departments and schools on campus emphasize applied, experiential learning. With more than 55 majors, students graduate as industry professionals, community leaders, and cutting-edge academics.
Short version:
Fort Lewis College is the Southwest’s leading undergraduate research institution, offering a low student-to-faculty ratio and affordable, one-on-one instruction. The hands-on experience students gain here is designed to meet industry demand and adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of higher education. ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ is also one of the country’s most diverse campuses, with over half of its students identifying as people of color. With more than 55 majors, students graduate as industry professionals, community leaders, and cutting-edge academics.
Journalists seeking to visit campus, conduct interviews, or capture photography and video footage must coordinate in advance with our media relations strategist. This ensures compliance with campus policies and facilitates a smooth experience.
Please provide as much notice as possible to accommodate your needs effectively.
Our faculty are available to provide expert commentary on a wide range of topics. To find the right source for your story, contact our media relations strategist, who will connect you with the appropriate faculty member.
For insights from ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ leadership, including the president or other key figures, our media relations strategist can facilitate these connections.
We offer tailored training sessions to prepare faculty and staff for media interactions, covering:
Please inform the media relations strategist before responding to media inquiries or providing information.
970-247-7475 nbickel@fortlewis.edu