| Summer 2025 | Circle of Hope Dear Friends and Relatives, So much has changed since my last update. I’ve spent hours thinking about how important my words and actions are in this moment and struggling with what to do next – and I have to admit, it has been...
Emily White Hat, J.D. (Sicangu Lakota), Vice President of Programs at the American Indian College Fund, was one of 76 participants in the Leading Tribal Nations Program at Harvard Business School in June.
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.
Jerome DeCoteau was one of the first graduates out of NWIC’s High School+ program several years ago, becoming a role model to his son Troy on the importance of prioritizing education. His son graduated from high school this year.
Oglala Lakota College partners with local tribal and state programs to support community members in earning their GEDs.
A programs blog by Kathleen Baker, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Business Faculty Director, 2024-2025 Indigenous Visionaries: Women’s Leadership Program.
On behalf of American Indian students, of which more than 75% rely upon Pell Grants for Funding, we thank you for your ongoing work to engage with your elected officials regarding Pell Grants. As a result of your letters and calls, there has been significant progress...
