Note to readers on federal funding for Native American students story

Utah Public Radio | By Emily Colby

Published January 26, 2026 at 3:54 PM MST

Updated January 27, 2026 at 12:33 PM MST

Navajo (Diné) students in Southeastern Utah are a majority of USU-Blanding's student body.

On Friday, Utah Public Radio posted a news story titled, “Federal cuts strip funding that supports Native American students.” The story originally aired in October, but was not submitted to the website until earlier this month. It has been taken down while we do additional reporting to ensure the story is accurate.

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Emily Colby

I discovered Utah Public Radio as a freshman in college. Now as program director, I oversee all of our broadcast and digital content. When I'm not working with our producers to bring you the best of Utah's stories, I love to cook new foods, read science fiction, and listen to music made by women in the 90s.

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