In the News

Fort Lewis College hopes to open "rural connectivity centers" in Colorado and on the Navajo Nation, with the goal of driving better engagement in distance learning and reducing barriers for rural students. FLC received a $950,060 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program to facilitate this project.

Exercise Physiology students paired with Absolute Physical Therapy to conduct a study measuring the effects of dry needling of the tibialis posterior muscle, which is one of the main controls for the arch of the foot. This area of research is not well developed so this was a unique opportunity for FLC students.

Assistant Professor of Public Health Tapati Dutta was a guest speaker on 4 Corners Art Forum to discuss how narrative and community-based storytelling can be used to help teach difficult or uncomfortable topics, which can in turn empower marginalized communities and lead to systemic change.

In light of a new bill that would provide Native college students in-state tuition at Colorado institutions, Noah Shadlow, a junior at FLC and Hozhoni first attendant, spoke to The Denver Post about the impact of the Native American Tuition Waiver and the importance of community and cultural events for Native students.