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United Tribes Technical College Publishes Video Series on Teacher Education Program

United Tribes Technical College Publishes Video Series on Teacher Education Program

The United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) Teacher Education Program released a series of videos to support program recruitment covering a wide range of topics and perspectives from current and past students, tribal elders, and education administrators. The program is funded by the American Indian College Fund (College Fund), through the Wounspekiya Unspewicakiyapi Native Teacher Education pilot program.

What is an Executive Order?

What is an Executive Order?

Executive orders (EOs) signed by the President direct Executive Branch agencies and staff to start or stop specific actions, but they cannot contradict the Constitution or federal laws. Recent EOs signed by President Trump have raised concerns about their potential negative impacts on Native education and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs).

Rural America Loses If We Lose Tribal Colleges

Rural America Loses If We Lose Tribal Colleges

Cheryl Crazy Bull warns that federal funding cuts threaten Tribal Colleges and Universities, which provide affordable, community-focused education for Native and rural students. She highlights their impact on workforce development, economic growth, and student success, urging continued investment to secure their future.

What Matters In This Moment

What Matters In This Moment

In this heartfelt message, President Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund expresses gratitude for the support of Native students while addressing the growing challenges to diversity, education access, and democratic values. She reaffirms the College Fund’s commitment to ensuring Native students have the resources to succeed, despite funding losses, and emphasizes the importance of community, inclusion, and the power of education to shape a stronger future.

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Los Angeles and the surrounding area are home to many American Indian college students and their families. The city and Southern California itself have been the traditional home to many area tribes and became home to many Native families who moved there during the Relocation Era. The American Indian College Fund is closely monitoring the impact of the fires on our scholars and Native communities in Southern California to provide support, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the fires.

The American Indian College Fund Honors President Jimmy Carter

The American Indian College Fund Honors President Jimmy Carter

President Carter is largely known for creating the foundation that guides Jewish and Arab relations in the Middle East to present day. But in addition to his impact on international relations and commitment to world peace and service during and after his presidency, President Carter understood the equal importance of Nation-to-Nation diplomacy and building strong sovereign Indian Nations at home.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

We share with sadness the news of the passing of two tribal college leaders in January. Their stories of leadership and wisdom follow. We pray for both Dr. Jim Davis and Dr. Monty Roessel to have a good journey to be with our ancestors and for strength and peace for their families, friends, and communities.

American Indian College Fund Hosts Webinar on Native Higher Education Access and Success Strategies with Brookings Institute and Institute for Higher Education Policy

American Indian College Fund Hosts Webinar on Native Higher Education Access and Success Strategies with Brookings Institute and Institute for Higher Education Policy

The American Indian College Fund (College Fund), the Brookings Institute (Brookings), and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) are releasing a report focused on ways to ensure Indigenous students’ continued access to higher education and success.