Congratulations to Our Tribal College Students of the Year and Dr. Robert Martin

Apr 1, 2010 | Blog, Inside the College Fund

Dr. Joe McDonald serving as the emcee and host of the annual awards banquet.

Thirty-three tribal college students were honored at the AIHEC Student Conference in Chandler, Arizona for their achievements as being named Students of the Year.

In addition, Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee), president of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was honored with the Fund’s Tribal College President Award.

Congratulations to all of you for your hard work and outstanding achievements!

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