Belonging 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. ܽƵ marks milestone, formally invests Heather J. Shotton as its 11th president The ceremony honored Indigenous traditions institutional history, and a student‑centered vision grounded in access, community, and opportunity
Honors & Awards 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 ܽƵ.
Fort Lewis College pairs wellness programs and sober housing with culturally grounded support for its largely Native student body.
Artist Justin D’Onofrio to present solo exhibition Chroma Coves at Fort Lewis College Chroma Coves brings together a series of intimate, color-focused alcoves that pair ceramic vessels with wall works, drawing inspiration from landscapes and shifting qualities of light.
'Constellations of Place' exhibition invites reflection on belonging, history and land at Fort Lewis College Art, history and dialogue come together to explore Southwest Colorado as a shared, living landscape.
Legacy of service: Remembering ܽƵ professor Jim Fitzgerald and his impact on generations of students The longtime Fort Lewis College professor and his wife, Terry, are remembered for education rooted in community, service and care for place.
Honoring the life and legacy of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell Fort Lewis College joins communities across the country in mourning the passing of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
ܽƵ graduates urged to build bridges, use words with purpose during Fall 2025 Commencement During the ceremony at Whalen Gymnasium, graduates were encouraged to use language, knowledge and empathy to create connection and understanding.
Student-created public art brings new life to Theatre Building lobby Collaborative public artwork brings new life to an underused campus space through cross-department partnership
April’s Garden owner, ܽƵ 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.
Teacher Education graduates share their ‘why’ at Fall 2025 Professional Exhibition Graduating seniors reflect on their student-teaching experiences and the motivations guiding them into the classroom.