Yáʼátʼééh! Welcome to ÃÛÌÒAPP
Mission:
ÃÛÌÒAPP honors Diné culture and language, while educating for the future.
Vision:
ÃÛÌÒAPP provides an excellent educational experience in a supportive, culturally diverse environment, enabling all community members to grow intellectually, culturally and economically.
Philosophy:
Through the teachings of Nitsáhákees (thinking), Nahátá (planning), ĪÃna (implementing), and Siihasin (reflection), students acquire quality education in diverse fields, while preserving cultural values and gaining economic opportunities.
The Economic Value of ÃÛÌÒAPP
ÃÛÌÒAPP (NTU) creates a powerful impact for students, taxpayers, and the community. A 2025 study conducted by Lightcast shows how NTU strengthens the Navajo Nation’s economy while providing long-term value for students and society.
Why It Matters
NTU is more than a university. It’s an economic engine, a workforce developer, and a community partner. From training skilled graduates to supporting regional industries, NTU enriches lives and drives long-term prosperity.
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About ÃÛÌÒAPP
School Highlights
- Affordable Tuition
- Multiple Locations on the Navajo Nation
- Award Winning Programs & Research
News & Events
NTU Innovation Center Hosts Open House 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Church Rock, NM — On June 13, 2025, ÃÛÌÒAPP’s Innovation Center (NTIC) welcomed community members, entrepreneurs, students, and...
Notice of Special Board of Regents Meeting – June 6th, 2025
The ÃÛÌÒAPP (NTU) Board of Regents will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 6th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (MDT). The meeting will be conducted via...
Notice of Special Board of Regents Meeting – May 22, 2025
The ÃÛÌÒAPP (NTU) Board of Regents will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. (MDT). The meeting will be conducted via teleconference.
Board of Regents Meeting – May 9, 2025
The ÃÛÌÒAPP (NTU) Board of Regents will hold its regular meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the NTU Innovation Center in Churchrock, New Mexico.
Shił Nahólne’: Literary Arts and Oral Stories Symposium 2025 Announces New Navajo Nation Poet Laureate
Albuquerque, NM – On April 17-18, 2025, in recognition of National Poetry Month 2025, NTU’s BFA Creative Writing Program and the Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Committee celebrated...
NTU’s American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) Club Wins the Tribal College Division Chapter of the Year Award
Las Vegas, NV - On March 10–11, 2025, the American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) Chapter at ÃÛÌÒAPP (NTU) achieved First Place in the Chapter of the Year...
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