In the News

Sarah Sturm (Art, ‘12) finished in second place at the USA Cycling Singlespeed Cyclocross Championship, smiling and gritting her way through what was a tough race. 

Jessica Morrison (M.A. Education-Teacher Leadership, ‘15) wrote an op-ed in The Durango Herald on the importance of the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative. In partnership with K-12 school districts across the Four Corners, Fort Lewis College formed the collaborative to give K-12 students learning tools to pursue their career goals and opportunities to shadow working professionals.

A cohort of 140 Fort Lewis College students was celebrated during Fall Commencement. Hosted inside Whalen Gymnasium, it was the first indoor ceremony since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic—a testament to FLC’s commitment to public health protocols. 

Jenni Trujillo, dean of the Fort Lewis College School of Education, wrote an op-ed for The Durango Herald on teacher shortages. She acknowledges the issues the shortage presents but also sees this disruption as an opportunity to affect change in the field of education.