Oglala Lakota College (OLC) is a tribal college located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, serving the Oglala Lakota Nation and other Native American tribes. Founded in 1971 as Oglala Sioux Community College, it was one of the first tribally-controlled colleges in the United States. The institution received full accreditation in 1983 from the Higher Learning Commission. The college operates through a decentralized campus system with its main administrative center in Kyle, South Dakota, and multiple instructional centers across the Pine Ridge Reservation and Rapid City. OLC offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs, with a curriculum that integrates Lakota culture, language, and values into contemporary academic disciplines. Key academic programs include Lakota Studies, Education, Business, Nursing, and Natural Science. The college places particular emphasis on preserving and promoting Lakota culture while providing accessible higher education opportunities to reservation residents. OLC maintains a significant role in tribal economic development and workforce training. The institution serves approximately 1,200 students annually and employs both Native and non-Native faculty members. The college’s library system houses extensive collections of Lakota historical and cultural materials, serving as an important resource for tribal research and preservation efforts.