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A student at the College of Menominee Nation, Waukechon is working towards her bachelor’s degree in integrated studies of sustainability.
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The Menominee Pageant and the Semiquincentennial
As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, the Menominee Players Guild has partnered with the Smithsonian to showcase traditional cultural pageants in the renowned Woodland Bowl.
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From the Grassroots: Institutional Advancement at the College of Menominee Nation
At CMN, early grassroots fundraising meant staff and faculty wore more than one hat. Their hard work enabled the college to build a highly effective institutional advancement office.
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Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education
The College of Menominee Nation’s Teacher Education Department employs a culturally responsive model that is informed by the traditional Menominee clan framework and the wisdom of the elders.
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Increasing Vaccine Confidence: Cultural Approaches at Tribal Colleges and Universities
With vaccine misinformation on the rise and public confidence low, tribal colleges are ideally suited to establish trust and increase vaccination rates in their local communities.
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Trump Administration Suspends USDA Grants for College of Menominee Nation in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture grants that fund tribal colleges and universities in Wisconsin and beyond have vanished — putting students that rely on them in jeopardy.
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She’s on a Scholarship at a Tribal College in Wisconsin. The Trump Administration Suspended the USDA Grant That Funded It.
Many staff and students at the country’s 37 tribal colleges and universities, which rely heavily on federal dollars, have been alarmed by the suspension of crucial grants early in Donald Trump’s second presidency.
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CMN Announces Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program Winners
This initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, aims to empower tribal communities in Wisconsin by supporting projects focused on natural resources, sustainable foods and nutrition.
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College of Menominee Nation Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Action Plan
The climate action plan that follows this statement requires participants to develop and support internal task forces, joint actions and resilience assessments that reach out from two months to several years in the future.
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College of Menominee Nation Announces Additions to Board of Directors
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) recently held its annual election of officers, resulting in the reappointment of Sara LaBarge as vice chair and the appointment of Tina Tourtillott to fill the open seat vacated by Marcus Denny.
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Supporting Developmental Mathematics for Tribal College Students
Due to challenges with developmental mathematics courses, tribal college faculty have partnered with Carnegie Math Pathways to create a more student-centered curriculum.
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College of Menominee Nation Partners with FoodWIse Program
CMN intends to focus on supporting youths and their families in learning more about Menominee food ways and connections to language and culture through healthy foods.
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NIFA Invests $4.45M in Tribal Colleges Research
This funding allows them to address the questions that matter to these communities, such as protecting reservation forests or monitoring water quality.
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Doing the Best for Her Tribe: Dr. S. Verna Fowler: Menominee Educator, Leader, and Diplomat
The founding president of College of Menominee Nation will be remembered forever as a friend, a visionary, and a giant of the Tribal College Movement.
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‘Joe’s administration is proud to be a partner’: First Lady Visits Menominee Nation to Highlight Tribal Relationships
After a second unscheduled visit to a local elementary school, the first lady stopped by the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) to learn how the tribe promotes community education and sustainable development.
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CMN Sustainable Development Institute Names New Director
Jennifer Gauthier has been named the director of the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) at the College of Menominee Nation (CMN).
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Born of Necessity: Native Arts Learning Through Distance Education
The pandemic forced TCUs to re-envision their arts and culture programs. But through a distance learning grant, the American Indian College Fund helped them weather the storm and make new inroads to preserving Native knowledge.
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Tribal Colleges Build Storytelling Capacity to Increase Visibility
The project provides TCUs with consulting and support to build internal resources and the talents of existing staff to boost media coverage of the work they are doing.
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CMN Celebrates Anniversaries
The college’s anniversary coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Menominee Restoration Act of 1973, which restored the Menominee’s status as a federally recognized tribe.
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Reflecting Strength and Unity: Shared Governance at Tribal Colleges
At tribal colleges and universities, governance is intertwined with Indigenous culture and ways of knowing. Such a model facilitates inclusivity and cooperation, giving various stakeholders a voice in how the institution operates.
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College of Menominee Nation to Hold Annual Benefit Golf Outing
The proceeds from registration, raffles, and donations provide scholarships and other aid for CMN students.
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UW–Madison, College of the Menominee Nation Renew Student Transfer Partnership
Liberal Studies students attending College of Menominee Nation (CMN) will continue to have an easy path to transfer to the University of Wisconsin–Madison thanks to a renewed agreement between the two institutions.
