This Senate Resolution officially designates the week beginning February 3, 2025 , as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." The designation aims to recognize the significant contributions of the 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) operating across 16 states, which serve students from over 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes. TCUs are tribally or federally chartered institutions that provide high-quality, culturally grounded postsecondary educational opportunities, including indigenous languages, to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals in underserved areas. These accredited institutions prepare students for the global workforce, and the resolution calls upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for their collective mission and achievements.