Press & Publications

Research, recognition, andmilestones

Stay up to date on Cobell's annual research publications and program announcements — from fellowship recipients to honorary award honorees.

  • Power in Culture

    This landmark study examines how campus climate shapes the academic experiences of Indigenous students at colleges and universities across the country. Drawing on survey data from Cobell scholars and partner institutions, it identifies the cultural, social, and institutional factors that either support or undermine a sense of belonging. The findings inform how IEI designs its programs and advocates for systemic change in higher education.

    Read the Brief
  • The Affordability Gap

    This national study explored college affordability for Indigenous students, conducted in partnership with the American Indian College Fund, Cobell Scholarship Program, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and American Indian Graduate Center. Supported by the Lumina Foundation, the research examines the financial barriers Native students face and offers practice and policy recommendations for improving access and completion in higher education.

    Read the Study

Press & Publications

  1. 2026
    • 2026/2027 Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellowship Recipients Announced

      May 2026

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    • 2026 Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellowship Recipients Announced

      May 2026

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  2. 2025
    • 2025/2026 Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellowship Recipients Announced

      May 2025

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    • 2025 Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellowship Recipients Announced

      May 2025

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  3. 2024
    • Cobell Fellowship Celebrates Inaugural Dissertation Fellows with Medallion Ceremony

      Sept 2024

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    • Miguel and Lowe Named Cobell's Inaugural Honorary Fellows

      Sept 2024

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    • Inaugural Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellowship Recipients Announced

      May 2024

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    • 2024 Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellowship Recipients Announced

      May 2024

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    • Inaugural Cobell Award Recipients Announced

      Mar 2024

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  4. 2023
    • Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellowship Announced

      Sept 2023

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  5. 2022
    • Four National Native Scholarship Providers Release National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students

      Aug 2022

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