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FLC Tribal Water Media Fellowship Program Awarded Grant from Walton Family Foundation. The Chinook Observer reports that following the positive outcomes of the first program in 2023, the grant is set to back more fellows in 2024.

KSUT Tribal Radio's Sarah Flower reports on the $2.9 million revamping of Skyhawk Hall, noting that the nursing training facility is expected to house the CU Nursing Fort Lewis College Collaborative, an innovative partnership to increase the diversity of nurses in the Four Corners region.
 

The Inside Higher Ed reports that three public colleges in Colorado have come together to request more funding for rural education. Adam State University, Western Colorado University, and Fort Lewis College are asking for $9 million more than what they get to help expand the success of their students' futures and careers.

The Durango Herald reports that renovations are underway for FLC's new nursing facility. The college is renovating the Skyhawk Hall with the University of Colorado Anschutz. The facility will house the new nursing program.

The historical site of Fort Garland opened an exhibit about the history of Buffalo soldiers and Native Americans. Museum officials and artists recently screened a film on the exhibit at FLC, addressing the erasure of both Black and Native people from history, , reports KSDJ.

The Durango Herald reports a 28-foot by 28-foot new scoreboard is FLC’s latest tool to boost recruitment, enhance the student-athlete experience and fire up crowds during football games.

Beth LaShell, Director of the Old Fort at FLC, received the Bloom Award from the Colorado State Land Board at the agency’s annual awards ceremony in Denver. “It is a remarkable site,” said William Woolston, Field Operations Supervisor for the State Land Board. “To say the trust land that Beth manages is well stewarded is an understatement.”

The Taos News explores the success of Angelo and Jacqueline McHorse('12), who first met as freshmen at Fort Lewis College. Their company Bison Star Naturals in Taos, has grown into a full suite of products, including lotion, liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, bar soap, and bath salt.

The Durango Herald reports that Fort Lewis College experienced a surge in donations during the 2023 Giving Tuesday. “We are humbled by the support of our community and so thankful to our donors who reached out to family and friends to support causes they feel strongly about,” said Melissa Mount, vice president of Advancement at FLC and CEO of the FLC Foundation. 

An Arizona Republic article explores the growing role of Indigenous women in managing the Colorado River. Brooke Laughter, who is majoring in environmental science at FLC, said it's important for Indigenous women to be involved in this type of work because they have been suppressed from participating in the past. The article was also picked up by Yahoo.