LAWRENCE, Kansas — Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students back to campus Wednesday with a convocation focused on unity, strength and community. The event, held Sept. 17 in Haskell Auditorium, featured remarks from Interim President Mackie Moore and Student Government Association President Angel Elizarraras. Miss Haskell Angelina Giago offered anContinue Reading
HINU alumni Derek Havern, Isaiah Williams, Quentin Raynor, and Isiah Strom are on a mission to give back to Native communities through their brand, N:DN Time Athletics. What began as a vision to create apparel has grown into something much bigger—a movement dedicated to empowering Native youth and athletes. “WeContinue Reading
LAWRENCE, KANSAS – September 11, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., SSgt Joshua Hernandez celebrated a major milestone in his military career with a promotion ceremony. Hernandez, a proud Haskell Rascal, is the youngest son of Jan Begay, who devoted 40 years of service to Haskell Indian Nations University. Raised in LawrenceContinue Reading
Lawrence, Kansas – September is the month of Suicide Prevention Awareness, a time of kindness, patience, and spreading hope. This month is to spread awareness to share tools, resources, and support for individuals, family, and friends to talk openly about suicide prevention, recognize signs, and seek help. I want toContinue Reading
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When De’Ara Dosela first stepped onto the runway, she carried more than a dress or a designer’s vision—she carried the prayers of her people. A White Mountain Apache woman from the Fort Apache Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona, Dosela grew up with teachings of love, faith, and respect, lessons that stayedContinue Reading
Five Haskell Indian Nations University students traveled to the Indigenous Media Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from August 13–15, returning with a total of 12 national awards between two student news organizations. Three students attended with The Indian Leader, earning nine awards, while two students attended with the University ofContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University has officially been placed on “Notice” by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the university’s accrediting body. While Haskell’s accreditation remains, this designation signals that the institution is at risk of falling out of compliance with several core accreditation criteria. In a letter dated July 8, 2025,Continue Reading
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Haskell held a movie night that students and some of the community attended. In front of the stadium arch, there was an inflatable screen where the audience were treated to the recent blockbuster Sinners. The Ryan Coogler original horror film follows two brothers who startContinue Reading
During Spring Break of 2025, TRiO interns from Haskell Indian Nations University had the unique opportunity to step into the world of policy and advocacy at the annual Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. This event is one of the most important gatherings for TRiOContinue Reading