Education
Mar 13, 2026United Tribes president named American Indian College Fund honoree of the year
The College Fund recognition includes a $1,200 gift
March 13, 2026
Leander “Russ” McDonald, president of United Tribes Technical College, has been named honoree of the year by the American Indian College Fund, according to KFYR.
The award recognizes individuals who have made an impact on the tribal college movement. McDonald, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation, has served as president of the college for more than a decade. He will receive a $1,200 gift as part of the honor, according to KFYR.
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