Other Ag News: Funding from 2501 Program Strengthens Tribal Communities

“We measure success one student at a time,” said John Phillips, chief of staff at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), an organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities at 37 Tribal colleges and universities throughout the United States. AIHEC plays a vital role in helping these institutions, many of which hold land-grant status, to preserve and promote Native American culture by incorporating traditional knowledge and cultural values into their programs.