Creating Visibility and Supportive Campus Environments for Native American Students

Dec 4, 2018 | Blog

2018 American Indian College Fund student ambassadors.

Photo of College Fund president and CEO Cheryl Crazy Bull

Cheryl Crazy Bull, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund.

Native American college students have the lowest college attainment rate in the country. There are many financial and social reasons for this.

With more than 30 years of experience working in education with American Indians, President Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund shares her insight into how all colleges and universities can increase access to higher education for Native students–and help students thrive once they are there.

Check out her blog on Giving Matters, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation blog.

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In Defense of Democracy

Nov 11, 2024 | Blog, Featured Post, President's Blog

Cheryl Crazy Bull’s Veteran’s Day Election Statement reflects on the resilience and sacrifice of Native American veterans, emphasizes the need for unity in defending democracy and Indigenous rights, and underscores the critical role of education in empowering future generations of Native communities.

Diné College Dual Credit Program presents at the 2024 NACEP Conference

Nov 7, 2024 | TCU Press Releases

Orlando, Fla., October 28, 2024. The 2024 National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) conference in Orlando served as a platform for discussing strategic planning for dual enrollment students, particularly those from Native and Indigenous...

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American Indian College Fund Program Officer Cassandra Harden has been invited to deliver the keynote speech and reflection at the upcoming 2024 Tribal Colleges and Universities – Head Start (TCU-HS) Partnership Programs Annual Meeting.

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