'Fighting Sioux' School: Place For Indians?

MARCH 29, 2001

University of North Dakota President Charles Kupchella wants to make the school the premier school for serving American Indian students and reservations in the state.

The school has come under fire from Indian students, Indian educators, and tribal leaders for its "Fighting Sioux" nickname. But Kupchella says a new committee he is creating to improve the school's Indian programs will not consider that issue.

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