6 Tips for Covering Tribal Colleges and Universities

6 tips for covering tribal colleges and universities

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Tribal colleges and universities, generally located in the Plains and deserts of the western U.S., seldom draw the attention of the mainstream news media. But extreme funding cuts the Trump administration recently proposed have put them under a national spotlight. Tribal colleges and universities, commonly known as TCUs, would lose nearly 90% of the funding they get from the U.S. Department of the Interior …

Tribal colleges and universities under threat of federal cuts

Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) stands as more than just an institution of higher learning for students. It’s vital for Native students across the state of Arizona. TOCC alum and University of Arizona law student Winona Little Owl-Ignacio says the community college gave her more than a degree—it gave her a foundation of higher education rooted in culture, values, and identity.  Now, that foundation is under threat. The Trump administrati…