By Brandon Colbert On November 22, 2025, the Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, Kansas, hosted a lively one-hour event that drew families, students, and animal lovers from all around the area. The stars of the show were Gobbles and Waddles, two lucky turkeys who received official Thanksgiving pardons, meaningContinue Reading
On Wednesday, Biohabitats, an ecological engineering firm, held a community open event on campus to gather feedback from Haskell students and staff to help shape future plans for the Wakarusa River. This is an important part of Haskell’s history and education as the Wakarusa River is connected to the wetlandsContinue Reading
On Nov. 20, 2025, The Haskell Greenhouse organized a campus clean up where volunteer students and Lawrence community members could come and walk the campus with trash bags and pick-up sticks and collect trash. The Haskell Greenhouse does a lot of work around campus beyond clean-up efforts and is currentlyContinue Reading
Water is life. This simple but profound truth is something Indigenous communities have always known. However, for many families across the Navajo Nation, clean and accessible water is not a daily reality. It is a crisis that has persisted for generations. The historical legacy of uranium mining, combined with aContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University is celebrating the remarkable achievements of its American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter, highlighting its members’ dedication to advancing STEM education and fostering Indigenous representation in science and technology fields. From October 3-5, 2024, the club was able to attend the AISES national conferenceContinue Reading
Dear love, I’m leaving, they set me free. Free with another chance to do right. Even though I might be out of sight. In your heart, I will be, as far as the eye can see. Your love I’ll carry with me, ’cause that’s how it’s supposed to be. Don’tContinue Reading
“It’s just wrong, you know? It’s, like, decades and decades of just stomping on Haskell and twisting the knife, as far as no justice for indigenous people in Lawrence,” said Courtney King. According to a university statement, Baker University has been approached by a private investment firm interested in purchasingContinue Reading
During the week of March 13, 2024, through March 15, 2024, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted the second research meeting for the Rising Voices, Changing Coasts internship program. The program is a 4-week program located at Haskell Indian Nations University, beginning with 1 to 2 weeks on-site in Alaska, thenContinue Reading
The wetlands are a place that holds significant meaning to many, while others are unaware of the importance that the land provides for human and non-human species. This land flows with water and is filled with native plants, trees, and animals residing in the area. It has been here beforeContinue Reading