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Indigenous-centered and interactive, conference sessions focused on advising, developmental education, distance and digital learning, and institutional policy.
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A Tenuous Moment for Minority-Serving Institutions Under Trump
Some advocates for minority-serving institutions argue they shouldn’t fall under the president’s definition of DEI and are distancing themselves from the term.
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‘Collateral Damage’: Indian Education Roiled by President Donald Trump’s Anti-DEI Directives
Not to be outdone by National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, Trump issued a proclamation in support of National School Choice Week on Friday — a day after the Senate passed the tribal college resolution. National School Choice Week officially ended on February 1.
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President Trump Targets Indian Education in First Round of Executive Actions
Trump’s actions and words on January 20, however, do not explain why the trust and treaty obligations of the federal government have been targeted by his anti-DEI efforts.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Phase 1 Winners of American-Made TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize
Student-led groups teamed up and created plans to increase the use of renewable energy to support Tribal food sovereignty initiatives on TCU campuses.
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Tribal Colleges and Universities Building Stronger Communities
TCUs provide an entry point for Tribal members and communities to the Land-grant System’s three-part mission of research, education and Extension.
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Government Announces $9 Million in Funding for Clean Energy Projects for Tribal Colleges and Universities
For the TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize, the Office of Indian Energy will offer $4.1 million to the 35 U.S.-based TCUs for supporting student-led teams to develop clean energy solutions for tribal food sovereignty.
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Tribal Colleges Underfunded With Severe Maintenance Backlogs
The investigative journalism outlet described burst pipes, leaky roofs and classes temporarily shut down because of plumbing, electrical and other infrastructure problems, requiring costly repairs.
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USDA Announces New Cadre of Tribal College Liaisons and Applications for Summer 2025 Tribal Policy Interns
The liaisons share information on USDA programs and services with Tribal college students, Tribal Nations, Native American farmers, and local communities.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $3 Million to Transition Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy
Funding for two projects supports President Biden’s goals to lower energy costs, strengthen energy security, and improve resiliency in tribal communities.
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Senate Unanimously Passes Fischer Legislation to Give Tribal Colleges and Universities a Stronger Voice in Education Funding
The legislation would give Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) greater input over federal funding discussions that impact them.
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Supreme Court Ruling Won’t Affect Tribal Colleges, Universities
Although the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action in college admission decisions with its June 29 decision, the ruling will not affect tribal colleges and universities, administrators said.
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HBCU and Tribal Land-Grant Universities Significantly Underfunded
For 1994 institutions in particular, a core issue is broadband access, said Dr. John Phillips, land-grant director for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), adding that, “in Indian country, the digital divide is still alive and well.”
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USDA Welcomes 2023 Tribal College Fellows to Washington, D.C.
The program is part of USDA’s commitment to remove barriers to service for tribal nations and encourage tribal economic development opportunities, workforce development, and tribal and national food security.
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USDA Welcomes 2023 Tribal College Fellows to Washington, D.C.
The Tribal Fellowship Program is administered by USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations.
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Tribal Colleges Tap Energy Funds to Build ‘Living Labs’
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a grant of almost $15 million to tribal colleges and universities across the United States to boost clean energy development.
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Fischer, Rounds Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Empower Tribal Colleges and Universities
U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to give Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) greater input over federal funding discussions that impact them.
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Tribal Colleges and Universities Seek Greater Recognition and Funding
TCUs are grappling with notoriously small operating budgets, relying almost entirely on federal funds or donations.
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Fischer-Sponsored Bill Gives Tribal Colleges and Universities a Seat at the Funding Table
If enacted, S. 5104 would require at least one of NACIE’s members be the president of a TCU, and require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider NACIE’s annual report when preparing their budgets each year, according to a bill summary provided by Sen. Fischer’s office.
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Tribal Colleges and Universities: What to Know
These public institutions of higher education are charted by federally recognized Indian tribes or the federal government, with majority Native American or Alaska Native student enrollment.
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American Indian College Fund Honors Tribal College Students of the Year, Coca Cola Scholars at Virtual Ceremony
“Each of these students represents not only themselves and their families but also their tribal nations – they are the living proof of our ability to thrive and prosper in the face of tremendous challenges,” stated College Fund president Cheryl Crazy Bull.
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Senate Unanimously Passes National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week Resolution
The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday night establishing National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week beginning March 13.
