“Many Buds Blooming”: Lived Experience and Insights From Native American Graduate Students
ABSTRACT Native American graduate students have a unique experience in higher education from their peers and from Native undergraduate students. This article highlights the challenges and triumphs of 12 Native American graduate students, focusing on their unique cultural perspectives and systemic obstacles they encounter in graduate education. Through their narratives, the article offers insights into their experiences, resilience, and the importance of cultural and academic support, providing guidance for faculty, staff, and future Native American graduate scholars.
Authors
- Mark Bolin
- Kelly Collins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8840-5146)
- Jaidyn Probst
- Christy M. Anderson
- Angela Teeple
- Cori Bazemore‐James
- Charisse Bordeaux
- Janelle Cronin
- Lindsey Willow Smith
- Kelley McCall
- Deante’ Moore
- Christina Johnson
- Thomas J. Barbano
- Kelly Berry
Institutions
- Oklahoma State University (US)
- University of North Texas (US)
- University of Minnesota (US)
- Indian Health Service (US)
- Kansas State University (US)
- University of South Dakota (US)
- Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
- Gila River Indian Community (US)
- Cherokee Nation (US)
- University of Saskatchewan (CA)
- Twin Cities Orthopedics (US)
- Adams State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- New Directions for Student Services
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.70028
- Primary Topic
- Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00