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Indian Health Service and Haskell University Sign Education Agreement

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The Indian Health Service and Haskell Indian Nations University have entered a landmark agreement to increase educational and health opportunities. Meanwhile, Dixie High School continues to provide student counseling services in Saint George.

Key takeaways

  • The Indian Health Service and Haskell Indian Nations University signed an agreement on June 1, 2026, to expand health and education opportunities.
  • The Indian Health Service recently directed $700 million in infrastructure funds toward tribal water projects.
  • Dixie High School provides various counseling services including mental health resources and scholarship information.
  • Counseling staff at Dixie High School are assigned to students based on alphabetical ranges of their last names.

The Indian Health Service signed a landmark agreement with Haskell Indian Nations University on June 1, 2026, to expand health and educational opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Goals of the new agreement

The agreement aims to bolster resources for tribal communities through enhanced collaboration between the federal health program and the university. This development follows a period of significant federal investment in tribal infrastructure, including $700 million directed toward tribal water projects earlier this year.

Dixie High School counseling operations

In southern Utah, Dixie High School maintains its counseling department operations in Saint George. The school's counseling staff includes Annie Murdock, Ashlie McDonald, Charlie Kerr, and Manny Tovar, who manage student needs based on alphabetical last name groupings.

Counseling office services and support

The Dixie High School counseling office provides resources for mental health, scholarship information, and transcript requests. The department also includes specialized support through the UTU ETS advisor and a CTE internship coordinator.

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CityFort Duchesne, Layton
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