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Achievement Award: Dr. Shere Byrd

To try and celebrate all of the achievements that Dr. Shere Byrd has accomplished in her time at Fort Lewis College would be a big task. Two of the most noticeable achievements that she’s been a part of recently are the construction of the new biology wing of Berndt Hall and the outfitting of the new labs with state-of-the-art equipment. These two accomplishments have helped lead the Biology program to new heights and helped one of the most popular majors at FLC continue to grow.

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Fort Lewis College grad’s science research fellowship a “rare” honor

Earning a degree from the Fort Lewis College Biology program is a challenge, but the opportunities it opens up for a student is worth the hard work. Just ask FLC alumnae Sara Bombaci.

Cooperative Education program puts students into the world

Dr. Derek Graff stands with his cooperative education student, Steele Brimhall, in his dental office. The Cooperative Education program at Fort Lewis College bridges the classroom and the workplace for students seeking to deepen their learning ...

Higher admission standards and academic investment help drive retention increases at Fort Lewis College

DURANGO (19 October 2011) - Increased admission standards, along with efforts to secure funding and increase investment in academic programs, seem to be making a difference in helping Fort Lewis College’s students succeed in school. The retention rate among every ethnic group represented on campus either increased or remained steady from 2006 (beginning of tougher admission standards) to 2009 (latest published data).

New Public Health program creates fast track to jobs bettering communities

In a time when more and more people find themselves unable to afford health care and do the things needed to have healthy families, there is a growing demand for professionals trained in the field of public health.

And since creating the first Public Health undergraduate-degree program in Colorado, Fort Lewis leads the way in meeting that demand. After its first year, enrollment is already almost 300 percent above the program's goals.