In Memoriam: President Stephanie Hammitt, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Nov 16, 2022 | Blog, TCUs in the News

The American Indian College Fund team was saddened to learn of the passing of President Stephanie Hammitt. Our thoughts go out to President Hammitt’s family and friends, along with the faculty, staff, and students at FDLTCC. She will be missed.

https://fdltcc.edu/president-stephanie-hammitt/

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