It was 27 below zero degrees Fahrenheit in Barrow, Alaska, and there were five hours of sun yesterday. But don’t let the winter weather fool you into thinking that nothing much is going on in Barrow! Ilisagvik College is the newest tribal college in the consortium. Ilisagvik College has been around for quite some time, but only recently joined AIHEC. They will receive scholarships in the fall and are eligible for Lilly funds and Mellon opportunities. Welcome to our Alaskan Native friends!
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A Long Walk to a FAST Track Pre-College GED Program
Sara Gutierrez is reminded of the long walks to school in her youth as she reflects on how she arrived at a fast track GED program that helped her achieve and expand her educational goals.