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If They Don’t Save You a Seat, Bring Your Own Chair: Celebrating High School Equivalency Graduates

Jul 3, 2026 | Graduation, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Our Programs, Student Success

American Indian College Fund Senior Program Officer, Hannah Gonzales, shares her experiences from traveling to celebrate HSE graduates at two tribal college commencements.

Shaken Faith: How Federal Cuts Undermine Trust

Jun 10, 2026 | College Fund In The News, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

In this article by Northwest Area Foundation, American Indian College Fund President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull, and student ambassador, Sasha Derenoff, share how federal budget cuts are making students hesitant to pursue careers in public service and adjacent...

It’s Never Too Late: Brenda’s GED Journey

May 27, 2026 | Indigenous Adult Education, Sinte Gleska University, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

Brenda, a Sinte Gleska University GED Alumna, shares her story.

SIPI Students Gain Valuable Skills as Early Childhood Education Interns

May 18, 2026 | IECE - Indigenous Early Childhood Education, Internships, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), a continued recipient of the American Indian College Fund’s Indigenous Early Childhood-funded initiatives, has had great success with student interns. Blossom Tsosie, from Kinlichee, Arizona, attends SIPI, where she is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Congratulations to All Native Graduates!

May 14, 2026 | Blog, Graduation, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

Congratulations! Whether you are a new high school graduate or you have earned a college degree or certificate and are preparing to walk across the stage to receive your diploma, we at the American Indian College Fund applaud you.

Native Nurses Leading the Way with Care, Culture, and Community

May 13, 2026 | Blog, Student Success

National Nurses Week recognizes the invaluable contributions nurses make in healthcare while addressing the daily challenges they face. This week is a chance to uplift the voices of nurses and celebrate their contributions and achievements. Nursing is one of the top...

The First Amendment and the Right to Wear Regalia

Apr 28, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog, Graduation

To ensure your rights are upheld on graduation day without incident, the American Indian College Fund urges students to be proactive and to work with school administrations far in advance of graduation to ensure their graduation celebration is observed in a traditional and meaningful way without incident.

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If They Don’t Save You a Seat, Bring Your Own Chair: Celebrating High School Equivalency Graduates

Shaken Faith: How Federal Cuts Undermine Trust

It’s Never Too Late: Brenda’s GED Journey

SIPI Students Gain Valuable Skills as Early Childhood Education Interns

Congratulations to All Native Graduates!

Native Nurses Leading the Way with Care, Culture, and Community

The First Amendment and the Right to Wear Regalia

A Reflection from a Student Leader

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