April 28 — “To have something named after you is pretty damn cool,” said Smokey Mckinney responding to a surprise dedication ceremony for him. At the ceremony, McKinney, an English instructor and founder of the writing center, was presented with a plaque inscribed, “Inspired by Dr. Smokey McKinney’s commitment toContinue Reading
Congratulations HINU Graduate Class of 2021! 2-Year Degrees Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Nicole Shaye Ankney Bailey Mackenzie Field Tylen Alexandra Garcia Kathryn Alexis Tso Associate of Arts, Para-Professional Education Justine Amber Butterfield 4-Year Degrees Bachelor of Arts, Indigenous and American Indian Studies Sherry Kathy Williams Bachelor of Science, EnvironmentalContinue Reading
Congratulations HINU Graduate Class of 2021! 2-Year Degrees Associate of Arts, Communication Studies Daryn Berryhill Cheyenne Rose Tomhave Raeven Rae Wishteyah Associate of Arts, Media Communication Alexander Manygoats Jr. Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Amanda Antone Mary Sophia Bighorn Kayla Marie Bointy Namakesah Corn Dominique Laurie Demmert Marcus Dogskin KevinContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in a virtual discussion on safety following an announcement that students will be returning to campus this fall. The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) announced it is, “seeking stakeholder input on its plans to rely upon theContinue Reading
The Indian Leader would like to welcome Jolona Shield-Dzakic to the Haskell family as the Head Softball Coach for Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU)! Jolana was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. She is an alumni student of Lawrence High School, where she was awarded 6A Sunflower All-Conference and 6AContinue Reading
An “impartial administrative review team” is visiting the Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) campus this week at the direction of Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education in response to the Haskell Faculty Senate’s “vote of no confidence” resolution in incumbent University President Ronald Graham. Dearman’s announcement ofContinue Reading
When incumbent University President Ronald Graham came to Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) last May, he brought with him years of experience — nearly 15 years as a Criminology Professor at Fresno City College as well as almost two years as Director of Criminal Justice at NW Christian University. AddingContinue Reading
April 7 — Following shared governance criticism by its Faculty, Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) is now delaying a Dual Enrollment Program that would provide Native American high school students with opportunities to gain college credit. The university deleted the original social media posts that announced the program and said,Continue Reading
A previously undetermined Technology Grant amount has now been announced as $1,000 per student for the spring semester. The student aid grant comes from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) announced earlier in the semester. Distribution of the grant will begin April 5, with many students alreadyContinue Reading
April 2 — Haskell Faculty Senate unanimously presents Resolution No. 2021-01 to Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), stating, “Support for a vote of no confidence in the leadership, commitment to shared governance, a collegial culture of academic integrity, and transparent communication of Dr. Ronald Graham,Continue Reading