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Higher EducationUnited States201-500 Employees
Diné College, a mid-sized higher education institution based in the United States with a campus in Tsaile, Arizona, traces its origins to the Navajo Community College, the first accredited tribal college and university chartered by the Navajo Nation. It follows a Navajo knowledge framework, Sa'ah Naagha'i Bik'eh Hozhoon, that structures learning around four directions and four worlds—thinking, planning, living, and assuring. The college aims to preserve Dine' traditions while preparing students for participation in the mainstream workforce and in a globally connected context. Its programs primarily serve Navajo communities, offering higher education opportunities that integrate cultural continuity with preparedness for contemporary employment. Diné College operates within the tribal college and broader higher education landscape serving Indigenous nations in the United States. In April 2026, the institution inaugurated Deborah Jackson-Dennison as its 19th president, marking a notable leadership transition.