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Waiver

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

Judge

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.

McBrayer

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.

Waddell

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

Soccer

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 ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ men’s soccer team has added a plethora of young talent and looks ahead to an exciting 2022 season.

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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.

SOBA

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ’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.  

Akumna

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumna Jenn Lopez (English,‘95), president and founder of Project Moxie, is returning to her alma mater to provide housing solutions. She’s fusing her breadth of experience with support from private, state, and federal stakeholders to develop long-term affordable housing strategies for the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ community.

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The leadership of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ has doubled down on its commitment to providing housing solutions for the campus community by promoting Kelsey Deckert to the new position of Housing Strategy & Development manager. Deckert hopes to tackle the issue head-on by implementing intelligent, timely strategies.

Steepland

Steepland String Band, a musical act formed by former ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students James Addoms (English, ‘11), Jeff Polak (Environmental Studies, ‘12),  and Alex Wissing (ATT ‘08-09), invigorates the bluegrass scene with its poetic lyrics, jam band atmosphere, and therapeutic rhythms.  

Noodle

Noodle, a self-described “Psychedelic-Americana” band formed by ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumni, will play at the Powerhouse Science Center as part of the “Rockin’ on the River” concert series. As the third band to come out of the Bader-Snyder complex, Noodle continues Colorado’s funky musical tradition.

Health

The Colorado Health Foundation donated $1.7 million to jumpstart the new four-year nursing degree created by ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ and the University of Colorado Anschutz, which will center on community and Indigenous approaches to healthcare. The curriculum will incorporate traditional practices that use plant and herb-based healing.
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