FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 6 (TNSBud) -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The University of Alaska Board of Regents set a high priority on UA's commitment to racial diversity, equity and inclusion during its Nov. 6 meeting. The board unanimously adopted a motion that directs the university president to take the steps necessary to understand the university climate and academic programming, and identify the barriers, challenges and opportunities to improve participation an more PR

RIVERTON, Wyoming, Nov. 7 (TNSRes) -- Central Wyoming College issued the following news: The National Science Foundation has awarded researchers at Central Wyoming College and partner institutions a total of $739,619 in collaborative research grants to address the under-representation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines and workforce. The Cultivating Indigenous Research Communities for Leadership in Educatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The National Congress of American Indians issued the following news release on Nov. 5: The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) condemns the United States' decision today to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. The Paris Agreement - a global accord designed to reduce the risks and impacts of climate change - features roughly 200 countries as signatories; the United States today becomes the first country to formally withdraw from it. In response, NCAI, the lar more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news on Nov. 2: Smithsonian Magazine turned to a University of Cincinnati paleoecologist and his student to help interpret the significance of a rare mummified steppe bison found in Alaska. The dessicated carcass of the now extinct bison was preserved in the permafrost until it was discovered in 1951. It's on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Researchers using modern technology are keenl more PR

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 7 (TNSPer) -- The Tanana Chiefs Conference issued the following news release: On October 13th, the Tanana Chiefs Conference Full Board of Directors elected a new Chief/Chairman to lead the organization - PJ Simon of Allakaket/Galena. Five candidates ran to lead the organization after former Chief/Chairman Victor Joseph who had completed his two consecutive terms. "I will work as hard as I can every single day to bring you the best service. Like I said, I want running wa more PR