Ellen Fisher, of Lopez Island, started coursework at Fort Lewis College on Jan. 7. Her major is Studio Art and Psychology.

Fort Lewis College is the Southwest’s crossroads of education and adventure. A blend of small classes, dynamic academic programs, and a liberal arts perspective leads to transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, creative problem solving and life-long learning. The unique mountain campus on a mesa above historic Durango, Colorado, inspires an active and friendly community with a spirit of engagement, exploration and intellectual curiosity.