Spring 2021 graduate candidates
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
Safety for returning students to be discussed in virtual meeting
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
Jolona Shield-Dzakic, new head softball coach
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
Review team visits HINU following “vote of no confidence”
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
LKPD excited for a proposed new criminology program, faculty left out of discussions
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
HINU delays dual enrollment program following faculty critiscm
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
HINU announces 1k in technology aid
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
Faculty senate votes ‘no confidence’ in university President Ronald Graham
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
Althea Eaton Passes Amid Year of Staff Losses
Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) Mail Clerk Althea “Bea” Dawn Tapahonso Eaton, self-described as the university Postmistress, passed at the age of 50 on March 26. Althea’s family will be holding a viewing in Lawrence on March 30 and she will be laid to rest on April 2 in Fruitland,Continue Reading
Fall Graduation Missing from Academic Calendar
March 28 — Convocation, homecoming, and graduation, among other college hallmark events, are missing from the Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) academic calendar for the 2021 fall semester. The university released the academic calendar exactly one week after an announcement that they would have in-person classes in the fall. DespiteContinue Reading