The University of Montana is on a mission to help Indigenous students stay in college. The Indigenous First-Year Experience program has helped increase retention by nearly 20% in just two years.

The goal is to address challenges faced by indigenous students, including culture shock and homesickness.

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Program Director Cody Munson emphasizes the importance of community and culturally relevant support.

"Indigenous people in culture aren't just part of Montana's history, but a key part of Montana's present and future," Munson explained. "And I think I emulate and I use that quote as a mold for what I do to help students on their journey to be successful."

Precious Paul-David, a peer mentor in the Indigenous First-Year Experience program, shared with MTN her heart for

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