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American Indian College Fund Partners with Tribal Colleges and Universities to Focus Research on Cultural Impact 

American Indian College Fund Partners with Tribal Colleges and Universities to Focus Research on Cultural Impact 

Three American Indian College Fund (College Fund) staff, along with partners from tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), were chosen in a competitive process to present two sessions at the upcoming World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) in November 2025. The College Fund’s partnerships with TCUs are a testament to our shared commitment to equity, inclusivity, and impact of tribally led education.  

Empowering Students, Building Nations: Reflections from the 2025 CSSI Convening/CNSS Conference

Empowering Students, Building Nations: Reflections from the 2025 CSSI Convening/CNSS Conference

This year’s convening was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when partners align with purpose. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) have long worked in close collaboration to uplift tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and this joint convening stood as a shining example of that ongoing partnership in action.

Honoring the Legacy of Ron His Horse Is Thunder: Champion of Tribal Sovereignty and Higher Education

Honoring the Legacy of Ron His Horse Is Thunder: Champion of Tribal Sovereignty and Higher Education

The American Indian College Fund mourns the passing of Ron His Horse Is Thunder (Hunkpapa-Lakota Oyate), a tireless advocate for tribal sovereignty and education. As a leader of Sitting Bull College, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and national higher education initiatives, he dedicated his life to empowering Native communities. His enduring legacy continues to inspire.