Strategic Plan
Through bold goals, collaborative action, and a deep commitment to equity and place, Fort Lewis College is shaping a future where all students can thrive. From strengthening academics and expanding community partnerships to advancing reconciliation and basic needs, our strategic plan guides meaningful change across campus and beyond. Explore the stories behind our five directions and see how ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is turning vision into impact.
DURANGO, Colo.— About 100 people gathered around the Fort Lewis College Clocktower bowing their heads as Southern Ute Elders Elberta Thompson and Nathan Strong Elk take turns blessing attendees ahead of this year’s Solidarity Walk.
Strong Elk followed the blessings with a smudging ceremony, using traditional medicinal plants to cleanse those attending. The ceremony...
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ and DIHFS officials hope this visit will be the first in a series of regular, quarterly stops.
This year, 20 ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students participated in All Our Kin Collective Summer Institute, a two-week program promoting excitement and love for Native Languages. Guided by instructors and tribal elders, students used songs, animated videos, and cultural activities to learn (and teach) Diné, Ute, and Lakota.
A $3.75 million Title III grant and two philanthropic grants, totaling $113,000, will support Indigenous student success, increase access to school materials, and launch a Native American College Day at Fort Lewis College.