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Nearly 10 years ago, The University of New Mexico became the first institution selected to provide a unique fellowship dedicated to supporting doctoral students in the humanities. Thanks to the Bilinski Educational Foundation, more than 60 students...

A child’s first word is a milestone built upon months or years of constant interactions with friends, family, and community. Even a consistent “hello” at the grocery store from beaming cashiers is the kind of interaction that fosters language development...

A study by Professor and Chair of the Department of Native American Studies, Tiffany S. Lee, and colleagues is making significant strides toward sustaining the Diné language and cultural heritage. Her longitudinal study, titled, “Improving research to...

Protecting an endangered language is just as consequential as safeguarding animals on the verge of extinction. The Navajo language faces threats to its vitality just as imperiled animals do. Like protecting the planet, preserving a language, and the...