INITIATIVES

Advancing Opportunities, Empowering Communities

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT SERVICES

Empowering the Native American Community on Campus

Services

The Native American Student Services (NASS) Department at the University of Arkansas is dedicated to supporting Native American students in their academic, cultural, and social endeavors. The department offers a variety of services aimed at enhancing the university experience for Native American students and promoting cultural awareness and inclusion within the campus community. This includes fostering a sense of vision and purpose, creating a sense of belonging, providing college preparation, recruitment and retention initiatives, and offering financial aid assistance.

  • Academic Support: 
  • Retention and Recruitment
  • Personal and Social Support
  • Advocacy and Outreach:
  • Scholarship and Financial Aid assistance
  • Cultural Programming
services

NALC

Native American Leadership Council

Empowering Native Voices for Generations
The Native American Leadership Council (NALC) is committed to fostering leadership, unity, and cultural preservation by building relationships with Tribal nations and creating a University to Nation relationship. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, NALC serves as a platform to inspire and empower Tribal leaders and the U of A to provide a brighter future for Native students at the University of Arkansas.

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Resources

Tools and Support for Native Success

  • Student communication and RSO’s
  • University of Arkansas Academic Success
  • Indigenous Studies Program
  • Native American Faculty
Resources

NEWS & EVENTS

Stay Informed, Stay Involved

News & Events page, where you can stay up to date with the latest happenings, announcements, and opportunities in Native American initiatives. From breaking news to upcoming events, this is your go-to source for everything related to our community and mission.

News & Events