Tribal colleges and universities

Student Freedom Initiative’s Commitment to Tribal Colleges Continues with Iḷisaġvik College in Alaska

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Student Freedom Initiative is pleased to announce a partnership with Iḷisaġvik College located in Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska, as part of the Tribal Colleges and Universities portfolio.

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  • Student Freedom Initiative is pleased to announce a partnership with Iḷisaġvik College located in Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska, as part of the Tribal Colleges and Universities portfolio.
  • This partnership is a modern funding solution for Iḷisaġvik College and ignites innovative financial resources curated for the Indigenous and Native American communities.
  • Iḷisaġvik College is the second tribal college to enter into a partnership with SFI.
  • “It is an honor to add Iḷisaġvik College as a partner as we expand our support and services to reach to our partnership with tribal colleges and universities.

Federal Award to Help Make North Dakota the “Epicenter of AgTech” Supporting Innovation, Jobs, and Economic Growth

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.

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  • The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.
  • The award highlights the state’s talent pool in AgTech and recognizes the unique collaborative partnership that came together to show how North Dakota feeds the world.
  • Encourage involvement and investment from the private sector, non-profit organizations, and the broader North Dakota agricultural community.
  • The NSF Engines: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award #2315315.

SBA Expands Financial Assistance to Native American Communities with Six New Grantees

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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In addition to the four inaugural TCSBA grantees, the SBA is also announcing the awarding of two grants to entities serving Native American entrepreneurs through the agency’s Community Navigators initiative.

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  • In addition to the four inaugural TCSBA grantees, the SBA is also announcing the awarding of two grants to entities serving Native American entrepreneurs through the agency’s Community Navigators initiative.
  • These awardees represent an expansion of existing grants administered by the SBA to help reach Native American entrepreneurs through the Community Navigators program.
  • The SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs leads federal government efforts to promote entrepreneurship among Native American communities and support underserved and economically disadvantaged communities.
  • To learn more about assistance provided to Native American small businesses and SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, please visit http://www.sba.gov/onaa .

The Regents of University of Colorado, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Selected to Receive $6.4 Million through USSF/AFRL University Consortium Research Opportunity

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Approximately 50 percent of proposals received during this cycle of UCRO represented MSIs.

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  • Approximately 50 percent of proposals received during this cycle of UCRO represented MSIs.
  • The research yielded will align with the broader joint force missions while contributing to global space operations.
  • USRA is delighted with the opportunity to support such a tremendous effort that will have profound implications on xGEO operations and space domain awareness research."
  • "UCRO 2.0 will leverage the expertise of each awarded institution to spearhead AFRL and USSF research.

Student Freedom Initiative Expands to Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Aims to Support Underserved Native American Students

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The agreement will provide Native American and Indigenous students with financial tools and work opportunities.

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  • The agreement will provide Native American and Indigenous students with financial tools and work opportunities.
  • Students at Ojibwe University will also benefit from venture capital education, internship opportunities, tutoring, mentoring and capacity building through Student Freedom Initiative.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University to the Student Freedom Initiative cohort,” said Robert F. Smith, Board Chair of Student Freedom Initiative.
  • “It is an honor to partner with tribal colleges and universities to give their students the financial freedom to soar in their careers.

Vertical Flight Society Announces 2023 DiversiFlite Winners

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society today announced the selected participants for this year's DiversiFlite Scholars program, part of an initiative to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers for the future vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aviation workforce. The program selects promising engineering students interested in vertical flight at US-recognized minority-serving institutions (MSI) for an all-expenses-paid trip to the Annual Forum, the world's largest and longest serving vertical flight technical event. The three winners will be recognized at the Grand Awards Breakfast on Thursday, May 18, 2023, during the Society's 79th Annual Forum & Technology Display in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

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  • Three engineering students at US Minority-Serving Institutions were competitively selected for this second-annual cohort, aimed to increase engineers in the vertical flight industry
    FAIRFAX, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society today announced the selected participants for this year's DiversiFlite Scholars program, part of an initiative to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers for the future vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aviation workforce.
  • The program selects promising engineering students interested in vertical flight at US-recognized minority-serving institutions (MSI) for an all-expenses-paid trip to the Annual Forum, the world's largest and longest serving vertical flight technical event.
  • A first-generation college student, Yassin is interested in learning more about vertical flight technology and hopes to become a military aviator after college.
  • Founded as the American Helicopter Society in 1943, the Vertical Flight Society is an educational, charitable non-profit for engineers, scientists and others working on vertical flight technology.

The Washington Center Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator Program to build Access and Equity for College to Career Pathways in an Area of Critical Hiring Need

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Center (TWC) is proud to launch the Cybersecurity Accelerator Program , an innovative new paid and hybrid “micro-internship” designed to build access and opportunity for historically marginalized learners into the cybersecurity sector.

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  • Washington, D.C., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Center (TWC) is proud to launch the Cybersecurity Accelerator Program , an innovative new paid and hybrid “micro-internship” designed to build access and opportunity for historically marginalized learners into the cybersecurity sector.
  • The increase of threats to all aspects of our digital lives means the demand for talent in cybersecurity is high.
  • The Cybersecurity Accelerator Program compresses a 360-degree career-connected experience into a 5-6 week paid “micro-internship,” including training, hands-on work, mentorship, in-person networking and even a certificate via The Cyber Guild .
  • The program provides roles in technical jobs, such as networking or coding, as well as non-technical jobs like policy, ethics and marketing.

New March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity Aims to Close Health Equity Gap, Improve Outcomes

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As it marks its 85th birthday today and launches a year-long anniversary celebration, March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies, announces the launch of the inaugural March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity. The new Center, based at the University of Pennsylvania, will address poor health outcomes and longstanding racial disparities that make the U.S. among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth. Concurrently, March of Dimes is growing its Celebrity Advocate Council (CAC) with two new leaders committed to advancing equitable health outcomes.

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  • The new Center, based at the University of Pennsylvania, will address poor health outcomes and longstanding racial disparities that make the U.S. among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth.
  • Concurrently, March of Dimes is growing its Celebrity Advocate Council (CAC) with two new leaders committed to advancing equitable health outcomes.
  • Through scientific research and technology development, the Center will address disparities that underlie maternal morbidities and stress that contribute to poor outcomes.
  • Spicer, a longtime supporter of March of Dimes, has been an outspoken advocate for maternal mental health after her diagnosis and hospitalization of postpartum depression.

MBDA Announces $1.75 Million in Grants for Minority Colleges and Universities

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has announced $1.75 million in grants to seven minority educational institutions as part of an expanded pilot program to support entrepreneurship for undergraduate students.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has announced $1.75 million in grants to seven minority educational institutions as part of an expanded pilot program to support entrepreneurship for undergraduate students.
  • These grantees join a cohort of four other Minority Colleges and Universities awarded in 2021.
  • The Minority Colleges and Universities pilot program will help fund the development of curricula, pilot courses, seminars, and replicable products and tools that address inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship, and general economic development.
  • Grantees include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHSIs).

American Indian College Fund Invests in Tribal College Faculty Development

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) will support TCU faculty to become scholars, mentors, and leaders through its Investing in Tribal College Faculty: Building a Culture of Research for Transformative Change project.

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  • Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) will support TCU faculty to become scholars, mentors, and leaders through its Investing in Tribal College Faculty: Building a Culture of Research for Transformative Change project.
  • Hosting professional development opportunities for TCU faculty that better align with faculty needs and interests,
    Providing grants to TCUs to promote integration of faculty development programming into operations.
  • About the American Indian College FundThe American Indian College Fund has been the nations largest charity supporting Native higher education for 33 years.
  • JournalistsThe American Indian College Fund does not use the acronym AICF.