Native American students straddle cultures, struggle in school

Native American students have the lowest achievement levels of any ethnic group in Utah, but there is one bright spot among...

Native American Summit held in Ogden

OGDEN -- Tribal and government leaders from around the state came to Ogden to discuss issues viewed from a Native American perspective. read more

'Lost Boy of Sudan' finds success, aims to build school in native land

Jok Nhial, a "Lost Boy of the Sudan" who now lives in Federal Way, hopes to bring peace to his country through education. He's started a nonprofit, the Liliir Education Project, to raise funds to build a school in his home village.

American bicycle manufacturer Trek to sponsor team led by Tour de France runner-up Schleck

WATERLOO, Wis. - American bicycle manufacturer Trek will sponsor the new pro cycling team led by two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck.

Native American building welcomes students

Early Monday afternoon, Amanda Shadoan sat near a window with an eastern exposure in the Payne Family Native American Center. The sophomore elementary education major was soaking in the vaulted-ceiling lobby while waiting for her Introduction to Native American Studies class to begin.