Leadership Messages | Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO

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Born and raised in the far west suburbs of Chicago, Steven Schwartz, 65, spent a decade working as a tool and die maker before enrolling in college and eventually finding his way to Fort Lewis College, where he's spent nearly 30 years. Learn about his journey and what inspired him to step up as interim president. 

With a heartfelt farewell that included a scavenger hunt and a cheeky slideshow, the FLC community said goodbye to a president who thought outside the box, took risks, and walked at 100 miles per hour in a whirlwind of energy with one question in mind: What will we do next for our students?

“With a 27-year tenure of service to our College, Steve has the historical wisdom, financial acuity, political networks, and hard-earned trust of the Skyhawk community,” said Mary Rubadeau, chair of the FLC Board of Trustees, in an email to campus. “Steve will build upon our momentum as we launch the search for a permanent president.”  

After six years at the helm of Fort Lewis College, President Tom Stritikus is stepping down to become the President at Occidental College, a four-year liberal arts college in Los Angeles, Calif. 

The revamped 5,000-square-foot renovated building will include three different teaching environments —a home-like setting, a clinical setting, and a simulation lab with three high-definition manikins.

Fort Lewis College prides itself on its steadfast commitment to becoming the higher education institution of choice for Indigenous students. 

DURANGO – Local entrepreneurs and philanthropists Marc and Jane Katz are donating $10.4 million dollars to Fort Lewis College's School of Business Administration, the single largest gift in the College’s history.