Masters Degree and

PhD at University of Arizona

• Ofelia Zepeda is well known for her efforts in the preservation of her native language and promotion literacy in it.

• She has an extensive service/outreach record and in 1996 received the Tanner Award for significant contributions to the American Indian Community (awarded by the UA Indian Alumni Association).

• She is also the recipient of an award from the UA Graduate College for service to graduate students.

• In 1999, Zepeda received a MacArthur Fellowship.

• Her book A Papago Grammaris the standard textbook used to teach Tohono O'odham.