Intertribal Higher Education Program
The mission of the Intertribal Higher Education Program is to assist Native American students to obtain a university education by providing recruitment and retention services and activities that promote academic success and graduation from the University of Nevada, Reno.
The Intertribal Higher Education Program provides a focused study environment and coordinates advisement and referral in the areas of academic, leadership training, financial assistance and personal support.
Native American Scholarships
- Native American Alumni Chapter
- Starr, Margueritte Scholarship
- Wolf, Harriet Scholarship
- Frazier, Katie Scholarship
- Bailey, Charles & Doris Scholarship
- Lander Native American Scholarship
Services
- Native American Staff
- Meeting space for clubs
- Study space
- Assistance with selecting classes
- Assistance understanding financial aid requirements
- Academic support and referral (tutoring, advising etc.)
- Career advising and referral
- Computer lab
Specific Recruitment
Specific recruitment efforts for the Native American Community includes the Native American Youth Conference, Indian Education Summits for K-12 educators and post-secondary educators, and partnerships with Tribal Educational Departments.
Native American Student Organization (NASO)
The Native American Student Organization is comprised of Native and non-Native University of Nevada, Reno Students. The purpose of the organization is bring the Native culture and tradition to the campus by providing events such as the annual Powwow, Native Youth Conference, and speacial speakers. Read more...
Events
- First Annual Indian Education Summit, March 25-26, 2008
- Native American Youth Conference, May 22-23, 2008
- Fourth Annual University of Nevada, Reno Powwow, May 3-4, 2008
Links to Native American Resources:
- Nevada Indian Commission
- Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada
- Nevada Department of Education
- Washoe County School District
- Nevada Urban Indians
- UNR, Native American Alumni Chapter