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Remembering Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell
A friend of tribal colleges, the late U.S. senator and Cheyenne artist served on the American Indian College Fund’s board of trustees and designed their Cheyene Eagle Pendleton blanket.
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In the Crosshairs: Advocating to Save Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
When the Department of the Interior cut 30% of the staff at Haskell and SIPI this past spring, advocates shifted into high gear and ultimately saved the day.
Report Finds TCUs Drive $3.8 Billion into Local Economies
Besides contributing billions to the national economy, tribal colleges support more than 40,700 jobs across the United States in several key infrastructure sectors such as healthcare, government, retail, and professional services.
Our DNA, Our Sovereignty: Reclaiming Genetic Data in Indian Country
Native genetic data has been taken, studied, and stored often without tribal consent. TCUs can lead the effort to change the paradigm.
Empowering Native Data Sovereignty: Highlights from the TCU IRC Conference
The Tribal College and University Institutional Research Collaborative hosted its annual meeting where attendees advanced data-informed decision-making and institutional research.
The Cultivating Native Student Success Convening Empowers Students
Indigenous-centered and interactive, conference sessions focused on advising, developmental education, distance and digital learning, and institutional policy.
Signifying Beyond the Rez: Breaking Colonial Borders through Native Hip Hop in Education
Infusing core elements of hip hop to support American Indian education, a new generation is promoting tribal culture and knowledge, customs, traditions, and expressions in their own way.
Engineering Partnerships: Navajo Tech and UC Berkeley Forge a New Path for Students and Community
In collaborating with UC Berkley’s Development Engineering program, students at Navajo Technical University are designing solutions to real-life problems in the Navajo Nation and other underserved communities.
Returning Home: Humanities, Revitalization, and Reclaiming Identities
Sharing her personal experience, a professor from Northwest Indian College illuminates how the humanities are central to cultural revitalization.
Honoring James Lester Davis
Dr. Davis served as president of Turtle Mountain College, dean of education at United Tribes Technical College, and as a board member of the American Indian College Fund, Haskell Indian Nations University, and the AIHEC.
Year in Review: TCJ’s Most-Read Articles of 2024
Amid the endless negative news cycles, TCJ told a different story, showcasing how tribal colleges are hard at work making the world a better place.
Diné College Honors the Legacy of Dr. Charles “Monty” Roessel
Under Roessel’s leadership, Diné College flourished, marking an era defined by innovation, growth, and a deep dedication to empowering students and supporting nation-building.
Technology as Tradition: How LLMs Can Preserve and Promote Indigenous Cultures
A Diné College administrator discusses how TCUs can harness LLMs to preserve Indigenous cultures.
Examining Tribal College Student Satisfaction with a Private-Sector Internship Program
Internship programs that support Native students can provide short-term, practical experience for future jobs that align with their career goals. This new study illuminates student views on one such program.
In the Face of Adversity: How Navajo Technical University Strengthened Tribal Communities During the Pandemic
As businesses shuttered, ceremonies ceased ,and Diné Bikeyah reeled, Navajo Technical University stepped up, expanding student services and creating new community connections.
Guahata: Aikán, Uani kena Uairikoni – To Seek Courage and Power Together
This special creative collaboration of poetry and short stories focuses on the thriving persistence of tribal communities, serving as a testament of the power to overcome through strength in community.
Year in Review: TCJ’s Most-Read Articles of 2023
Whether you consider it a boon or a curse, 2023 was an interesting year. And TCJ had lots of interesting content. Here are the most popular articles of the year.
IN MEMORIAM: And Now Joe McDonald
A special tribute to the founding president of Salish Kootenai College and one of the Tribal College Movement’s greatest leaders.
AIHEC at 50
As the American Indian Higher Education Consortium celebrates its golden anniversary, tribal college leaders, faculty, and students reflected on what the organization represents and where it is headed. Play Video
Leading by Example: Native Leadership Theory Harnesses the Power of Complexity
The recent publication of a Native American leadership model currently exercised at the College of the Muscogee Nation is evidence of the maturation and evolution of leadership theory.
IN MEMORIAM
“Why did the sturgeon come just then? I kneel
and say my prayer. Great Creator Spirit, God,
why did the sturgeon come just then?”
Anita Hanson Named President of FDLTCC
The new president has served Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College since 1994 and has 28 years of progressive higher education experience, working with faculty and staff to support a diverse population of students.
Faculty Evaluation and Instructor Development: Perspectives and Experiences of Tribal College Faculty
Faculty evaluation is a critical component at all institutions of higher education, as it improves pedagogy, curriculum, and ultimately student success. This original study investigates faculty’s experience with the evaluation process.
AIHEC Is Back! Scenes from Albuquerque
After a four-year hiatus, tribal college and university students convened for the AIHEC student conference, reigniting the annual tradition and old friendships.
Engaging Communities for a Thriving Future: The Second Annual FEWS Alliance Gathering
The Food, Energy, Water Systems Alliance met at Tohono O’odham Community College and the University of Arizona, where attendees discussed community-driven research and solutions to issues confronting Native nations.
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