President of Diné College Named 2023-2024 Tribal College President Honoree of the Year by the American Indian College Fund

Dr. Charles Roessel, President of Diné College, has been named the 2023-2024 Tribal College President Honoree of the Year by the American Indian College Fund, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the tribal college movement.

According to a statement of the Fund, growing up on the Navajo Reservation, Roessel was deeply influenced by his parents, who played pivotal roles in establishing Navajo Community College (Diné College), in 1968. Despite his father serving as the institution's inaugural president, Roessel initially did not envision following in his footsteps.

After graduating from Chinle High School, Roessel pursued a bachelor's degree in photo communications from the University of Northern Colorado. This kickstarted his passion for photojournalism, which he later pursued at Prescott College, earning a master's degree.

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