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NAL sends a list of titles to the Tribal College librarians, who choose which books they want to add to their collection.
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Helping Others Center Indigenous Nation Communities in Their Research Practices
When in doubt, Crazy Bull advises researchers to connect with Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), the College Fund or the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), as they are “the experts on working in tribal communities, very much rooted in sovereignty and honoring traditional knowledge.”
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USDA Funds Are Helping Tribal Colleges Grow and Thrive
New funding from the partnership will be used to boost educational opportunities in some of the most rural communities.
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America’s Tribal Colleges And Universities Hope For Transformation Under Biden Administration
With new and equitable investments, along with other aspects of President Biden’s Plan for Tribal Nations, the TCUs have reason to hope that not only will their historical problems of being under-resourced begin to be addressed, but that their unique strengths and mission also will be advanced at levels not previously seen.
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HBCUs and TCUs Get $70 Billion Funding Pledge from Biden-Harris
The administration also plans to put $5 billion towards graduate programs in teaching, health care and STEM at HBCUs, TCUs and MSIs to invest more into diverse public school teachers.
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Tribal Colleges, Lifeline to Rural and Disenfranchised Native Communities, Need Our Help More than Ever
Significant threats to Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), lifelines to rural and disenfranchised Native American communities across the nation, are barely discussed.
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Ag Appropriations Bill Funding to Support American Indian Students
President Donald Trump signed the 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Dec. 20, with a historic provision that will provide full funding to support American Indian students seeking the benefits of higher education at land-grant universities, which include tribal colleges.
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FUTURE Act Helps Provide Funding for Tribal Colleges in Montana
The US Senate unanimously voted to renew the FUTURE Act which helps provide $255 dollars annually for tribal colleges, HBCs and other minority serving institutions.
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Cultural Connections at Tribal Colleges
A focus on Native American culture, values and a sense of belonging at tribal colleges is a strong draw for many of their students, according to a new study. That’s important because such relationships cultivate engaged students, who are then more likely to stay in college.
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Tribal College and University Students Explore 3D Printing and Technology Career Planning
Through support from NNSA’s Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program, the Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering at University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) has become home to a premier opportunity for students from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) exploring the latest developments in 3D printing technology.
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NSF Awards New Level of Support for Tribal Colleges, Establishes STEM Centers
The Tribal Enterprise Advancement (TEA) centers will build upon the scientific and engineering (S&E) expertise at the TCUs to prepare the next generation of scientific professionals who will serve as the decision-makers and intellectual resources for their tribes and communities.
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TCUs: Saving Native American Education
Fortunately, with the preparation of a two-year tribal college or university (TCU), Native American students are four times more likely to earn their bachelor’s degree than those who entered a mainstream four-year institution out of high school, and 86 percent of students who attend TCUs earn a degree.
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A New Opportunity for Low-Income Students to Earn a Debt-Free Degree
The Debt-Free College Act of 2018 is distinctive for its proposal to establish a long-term plan to do so, while paying particular attention to the financial needs of low-income students and students of color.
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The Next Generation of Agriculture at the Ag Outlook Forum
Among those representing the future of American agriculture were this year’s USDA Student Diversity Program winners, students from the Virginia chapter of the National FFA Organization, and students from the 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities. These special guests shared their impressions of the event.
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Udall, Heinrich Commemorate National Tribal Colleges And Universities Week
U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined a bipartisan group of 22 senators in passing a resolution unanimously in the Senate recognizing the week of February 11, 2018, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
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New Initiative Seeks to Unite Native-Serving Institutions
While tribal colleges often emphasize cultural heritage, 90 percent of American Indian or Alaska Native students attend institutions that serve broader populations. To provide a more inclusive setting for these students, the grant from Lumina will help establish cultural affinity groups and academic support resources at the 26 participating institutions.
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Estimated Effects of the House Higher Ed Bill on Titles III and V
Although HBCUs and tribal colleges are exempt from the completion requirement for now, it is important to note that some would be at risk if the measure were to be applied to them.
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USDA’s NIFA announces support for tribal extension and research programs
The funding is made possible through two NIFA programs: the Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program and the Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program.
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Minority-Serving Institutions Anxious Over Tax Bill
According to a report published by the Center for American Progress, an older law called the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go, or PAYGO, Act, in conjunction with the GOP’s tax plan would result in the “complete elimination” of certain funds for HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges, funds intended to help expand institutional capacity and student success.
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Tribal College Presidents Share a Common Bond
Because there are so few TCUs, presidents of these institutions must work collaboratively and meet regularly to understand and stay involved with the changing dynamics of the education system for Native American students.
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How Employers Can Work with Tribal Schools to Increase Diversity in STEM
While the numbers above may not seem to be high-leverage bonanza, a better understanding of this community can illuminate tremendous opportunities to hire world class talent from the collective of the first inhabitants of North America.
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Agents of Change: Increasing the Millennial Vote at MSIs
MSIs have the opportunity and responsibility to continue their legacy of civic engagement and should look into how they can partner with local organizations to educate their students and local communities, and perhaps become polling sites.
