Clean energy fund ignites student innovation From off-grid solar installations on the Navajo Nation to lab-built nuclear cooling simulators, Fort Lewis College students are advancing clean energy solutions across the Four Corners—thanks to the FLC Foundation’s Clean Energy Fund.
Future healthcare heroes rise at FLC A near-death experience that kept her in the ICU unit for eight days transformed Kari Sutherland’s life path.
EXCEL program sparks transformative learning Fort Lewis College students are earning higher grades, persisting toward graduation, and finding new career purpose—thanks to EXCEL’s community-connected learning approach, which reached over 2,000 students in just one year.
FLC celebrates prestigious Carnegie recognition Fort Lewis College has earned a prestigious new designation in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications: "Research Colleges and Universities." This honor recognizes institutions investing at least $2.5 million annually in research and development. With $3.37 million in research expenditures reported in 2023 and a 39% growth in its research portfolio over 18 months, FLC is emerging as a...
Reisher Scholars shine with graduation success Growing up in a town of 1,000 people in rural Colorado, college felt like a distant dream for Iliana Castillo. Her parents worked multiple jobs supporting her siblings, who were already in school. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, she had no roadmap for higher education.
Nursing Fellows program elevates student support Thanks to a generous gift from the Ryan family, FLC is expanding support for CU Anschutz/FLC Nursing Collaborative students through the Ryan Family Nursing Fellows program and a dedicated pre-nursing advisor.
$6-$22k scholarship supportfor Reisher Scholars 10 nursing students supported by theRyan Nursing Fellows Program 100+ students guided toward healthcarecareers by nursing advisor
$1 million three-year grant from the Educating CharacterInitiative (Lilly Endowment) to launch theReconciliation Center 2026 debut of the Four Corners Bridging Instituteexhibition at the Center of Southwest Studies
Alum leads reconciliation in action In just two years, Matthew Schaeffer went from political science student to Fort Lewis College’s first reconciliation coordinator.
Philanthropy drives creation of reconciliation center Fort Lewis College is turning vision into reality through bold philanthropic partnerships that are helping redefine what reconciliation can look like in higher education.
100 students served through thehousing assistance program 23,284 visits by students, faculty, andstaff to the campus food pantry 95,726 pounds of food distributedthrough Grub Hub
Housing navigation strengthens student well-being With support from a $333,000 Colorado Trust grant secured through FLC Foundation efforts, FLC launched a 30-month initiative in the Fall of 2024 to address student housing insecurity.
Grub Hub marks 15 years of community care Grub Hub is proud to celebrate 15 years of building community at FLC. This milestone is made possible by generous support from the FLC Foundation and the deep involvement of faculty, staff, and students who have championed the mission since day one.
Fueling museum careers through philanthropy Generous support from the Robert & Kelly Hill Fund, in partnership with FLC Career Services, enabled Lacy Miller’s internship at the Center of Southwest Studies to reach new heights.
Springboard Fellowship accelerates student success When London Irwin’s post-grad job offer fell through, she didn’t panic. She activated the tools she’d built through Fort Lewis College’s Springboard Fellowship and landed on her feet. “I didn’t know anything about networking or navigating the job market,” said Irwin, a first-generation college graduate. “Springboard changed...
AI Institute positions FLC as a tech hub for our region The AI Institute at Fort Lewis College was established in Fall 2024 as a hub for innovation, learning, and regional partnerships.
Hawk Tank marks a decade of student entrepreneurship What started as a business pitch competition is now a launchpad for changemakers. Hawk Tank has helped spark over a dozen startups, awarded $95,000+ in scholarships, and raised $400,000+ to power student innovation.
Solar training program empowers regional workforce The timing couldn’t be better. As the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe prepares to launch a 4,000-acre Sun Bear Solar Project, which is expected to create 500 local jobs, Fort Lewis College is stepping up to ensure the Four Corners has skilled workers ready to meet the moment.
4,731 student community service hours 200 student-athletes earned GPAs over 3.3 $2,197,720 total raised for Athletics
Your commitment fuels excellence and helps Skyhawks soar Fort Lewis College student-athletes delivered a banner year—on the field, in the classroom, and across our communities—largely thanks to donor support.
A game-changer for Skyhawk student-athletes After years of planning, fundraising, and renovations, Fort Lewis College has opened the doors to a transformative new facility: the CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center. This $6 million, 10,000-square-foot space marks a new era for student-athlete wellness, performance, and academic support.
Faculty alum inspires future business leaders Fort Lewis College alumna Lacey Donley, Ph.D. (Accounting and French, ’10), has come full circle, now shaping future business leaders as an assistant professor in the Katz School of Business.
Skyhawks give thanks with heart This past year, FLC Alumni Engagement launched a heartfelt campaign inviting alumni to send thank-you notes to the faculty, staff, and mentors who shaped their lives.
Alumni Awards spotlight advocates and changemakers Each fall, Fort Lewis College honors alumni who embody the heart of FLC—shaped by learning, transformed through service, and committed to uplifting their communities.