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Named in honor of George Soule, a member of the White Earth Nation whose continued support reflects his dedication to MSUM American Indian students, the center recognizes his lasting impact on education, advocacy, and community leadership. George Soule graduated from MSUM in 1976 and earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1979 before beginning his career as a lawyer. He is a past president of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association and served as a judge for the Tribal Courts of Appeals for the White Earth Nation and four other Minnesota Tribes. Soule has also served on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, the University Board of Trustees, and the MSUM Foundation Board, as well as the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board and the Division of Indian Work Board of Directors. His continued generosity strengthens opportunities for American Indian students through scholarships, academic support, and emergency funding, and his passion and commitment will impact MSUM American Indian students for generations to come.

Originally established in Holmquist Hall and opened on February 24, 2010, the center later moved to the Comstock Memorial Union and was subsequently named to honor George Soule on October 1, 2021. Today, it serves as a student hub for support, connection, and cultural learning. The center features a computer lab, an entertainment area with a large screen television and DVD player, Ojibwe and Lakota language programs, tribal newspapers, and art and craft supplies such as seed beads, leather, feathers, and similar items.