Fort Lewis College was included by on its Guide to Green Colleges for 2022 The Princeton Review , a list based on each school's use of renewable energy, recycling, and conservation programs, the availability of environmental studies in academic offerings, and career guidance for green jobs.
Access to higher education is the gateway, degree completion is the goal. Doubling the Pell Grant will help. In a guest column for The Durango Herald, President Tom Stritikus makes the case for doubling the federal Pell Grant. Citing expanded access to higher education and retention as primary reasons for increasing the Pell Grant allocation, Stritikus makes it clear that ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s goal is to see students seamlessly go from their first class to their cap and gown.
From Colorado to Glasgow: Student activists join world leaders at COP26 summit on climate change College students from across Colorado and at Fort Lewis College are becoming increasingly conscious of looming environmental crises. By pressuring their elected officials, composting their dining hall waste, or participating in e-bike lending programs, students are doing what they can to fight climate change.
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ alum launches Senate campaign Fort Lewis College alumnus Peter Yu (Business, ‘95) is making an ambitious bid for the U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterm elections. Yu is one of eight Republican candidates running in a primary for the Colorado seat held by U.S. Senator Micheal Bennett (D-CO).
Animas High School groundbreaking On the eastern edge of the Fort Lewis College campus, officials from Animas High School and ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ . Dean Jennifer Trujillo voiced her excitement at the new opportunities for partnership.
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ alum wins marathon mountain bike race Stephan Davoust (Engineering, ‘17) won and turned heads with a ghost-ride over the finish line. Fellow alumnus Payson McElveen (Exercise Science, ’16) joined him on the podium.
River certification program Fort Lewis College recently launched a new River Studies & Leadership certification program that combines river studies, river management, and policy. The program, geared towards future river management officials, is being spearheaded by Gigi Richard, Director of the Four Corners Water Center & Instructor of Geosciences.
Joslynn Lee NAU program Joslynn Lee, an assistant professor of Chemistry at Fort Lewis College, is working with Northern Arizona University to build a program for Indigenous K-12 students interested in STEM fields. With workshops spanning 18 months, the program seeks to inspire Indigenous students who are interested in scientific computing.
Largest incoming class This year, Fort Lewis College welcomed the . ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is working to support and ultimately retain this promising wave of new students.
Tapati Dutta receives APHA award Tapati Dutta, assistant professor of Public Health, received the . The award recognizes Dutta's research and practices for community engagement in realizing vaccination equity, HIV/AIDS, and cervical cancer policies.
Native American theatre Tyler Gleason (Diné), a senior majoring in K-12 Education, will be directing a play in the Fort Lewis College “Native American Stories For All Ages” fall program. From October 15 through 23, Gleason will be helming the production of Chief Tender-Foot, originally penned by Indigenous playwright Annawyn Shamas.
MTB Nats wrap coverage The Fort Lewis College cycling team . “I was proud of them all,” says Chad Cheeney, head endurance coach.
MTB Nats pre-coverage As the 2021 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships concluded last week, officials wondered if this event .
Tapati Dutta interview Tapati Dutta, assistant professor of Public Health, . Dutta implores the American public to be mindful of those in the international community who have yet to receive a single dose.
Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Last Friday, Fort Lewis College , including Bob Hofman, the 1984 ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ football team, Susan Sagle, Joe Moore, DeAndre Lansdowne, and Chris Aaland. Inductees were recognized for their contributions to ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ both on and off the field.