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Major Boost for Local Environmental Education: $1.2M DOE Grant to Enhance FLC Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy has granted $1.2 million to Fort Lewis College (FLC) in Durango, Colorado. This funding, renewable for up to five years, aims to improve the college's Environmental Sciences program. Historically, the program has struggled with limited space and resources since its start ten years ago.
Local Durango and Big Picture High School Students Earn State Recognition for Organizing Innovative Career Event
Team Impact, a group of students from Durango High School and Big Picture High School, recently won a state award. They organized the opening of the Impact Career Innovation Center on January 24, which featured activities like Indigenous site blessings, ribbon-cutting, and student culinary presentations.
Durango School District 9-R Celebrates Notable Success in 2024 TLCC Survey Results
The 2024 Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado (TLCC) survey was conducted by the Colorado Department of Education, in partnership with the Colorado Education Association and the Colorado Association of School Executives. It shows positive developments for the Durango School District 9-R. The survey, part of a statewide effort to improve educational environments, included responses from 431 staff members across various roles within the district.
Local Leader, Steve Schwartz, Steps Up as Interim President at Fort Lewis College
Steve Schwartz has been appointed as the Interim President of Fort Lewis College (FLC). Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Schwartz worked as a tool and die maker for ten years before pursuing higher education in North Carolina. His interest in mountain biking led him to visit Durango, where he decided to transfer to FLC, leaving behind a full scholarship in North Carolina.
Local Scholars Shine: Fort Lewis College Hosts Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium
At Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium took place on April 25. The event featured about 180 research projects, presented through live talks, posters, and videos. An awards gala concluded the event, recognizing the students' innovative efforts.
Durango's Fort Lewis College Graduates Celebrate Resilience at Spring Commencement
At the 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony of Fort Lewis College (FLC) in Durango, the resilience of graduates during the COVID-19 pandemic was highlighted. Ellen Paul, the Faculty Senate President, spoke to about 370 graduates about their perseverance through challenges such as lockdowns and online learning transitions. She praised their growth and urged them to use their education to promote dialogue and unity.
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