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Inside Higher Ed interviewed American Indian College Fund Vice President of Student Success Services, Tiffany Gusbeth, and others on how the Trump administration's stance declaring race-based scholarships and programs as "unlawful practices" may cost students historically underrepresented in higher ed.

In this article by Northwest Area Foundation, American Indian College Fund President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull, and student ambassador, Sasha Derenoff, share how federal budget cuts are making students hesitant to pursue careers in public service and adjacent positions that are often most needed by communities.

The Public News Service shares the concerns of American Indian College Fund President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull, regarding cuts in funding to TCUs in the Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget.

The Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe is launching an innovative computer science degree that blends coding with Indigenous art, storytelling, and creative technology. The program aims to prepare students for careers in digital media, interactive design, and contemporary arts by treating programming as both a technical skill and an artistic medium.

Tribal college and university presidents air their concerns about the U.S. Department of the Interior taking over management of federal funding for tribal higher education. They are calling on the department to adhere to treaty and trust obligations by consulting with Tribes and tribal educators and for assurances from the federal government that funding mechanisms and support will be maintained.

American Indian College Fund president and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull, explains why the Trump administration’s proposed 90% cut to post-secondary funding under the Bureau of Indian Education is not just a budget decision but a default on treaty obligation. The threat is not just to TCUs or tribal communities but also rural communities that rely on the trained workforce TCUs provide.