Cynthia Lindquist named UND’s director of tribal initiatives and collaboration
Cynthia Lindquist, former president of Cankdeska Cikana Community College and a member of the Spirit Lake Tribe, has been appointed as the director of tribal initiatives and collaboration at the University of North Dakota. In her new role, Lindquist will strengthen partnerships between UND and tribal nations, expand research opportunities, and lead efforts to establish a university policy on tribal consultation. A UND graduate, she brings decades of experience in tribal higher education and research.
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