About Us
The OSU Center for Sovereign Nations was founded in 2015 with a lead investment by the Chickasaw Nation and later investments by the Choctaw Nation and the Cherokee Nation. The Center collaborates with many tribal nations and serves all native students and their friends.
By the Numbers
Since 2015, 111 Center students maintained a 3.0 aggregate GPA while pursuing STEM
(44%) and Engineering (13%). Highlights include nearly 40,000 undergraduate student
visits and 54 sovereignty luncheons. 98% of Center students graduate. Center students
represent over 23 tribal nations and lead many important organizations, including
NASA, AISES, AIIP, and APiO.
Meet Our Team
Center student leaders represent 22 tribal nations and serve as ambassadors between
their tribal nations and OSU. Center students earn national and institutional distinction
at the highest levels and lead many important organizations, including NASA, AISES,
AIIP, and APiO.
Watch Previous Events
Check out video highlights from previous Center events, including Center Birthday
Celebrations, Center Served, Sovereign Stance, Nations Serving the Nation, and more!