Summer program for Native youths returns to campus

This year’s academy was held June 26 to July 1, and brought 32 high school Native American youths to campus.

“I’m so glad to be back on campus with these students,” said Gabe Bruguier, education and outreach coordinator for the center. “I’ve missed the interaction and being able to see them learn and grow over the course of the week.”

“A lot of them start the week shy or nervous. The university feels really big to them, but you see them break out of their shell and start to meet new people while having all of these new experiences. The difference in confidence between the first day and the last is amazing.”

By Deann Gayman