LAWRENCE, Kan. — Haskell Indian Nations University has officially welcomed its new president, Dr. Alex Red Corn, at an inauguration ceremony on November 10, 2026, in Haskell’s Auditorium. The ceremony brought together students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate a new chapter in the university’s leadership. Dr. Red CornContinue Reading
On Oct. 28, 2026, students would gather at Ross Hall to spend their evening to join in the release of this year’s Hallowzine, participating in Halloween-themed activities, enjoying free pizza, and getting time to study. The release party began with a performance from the Haskell chorus, performing the song “TheContinue Reading
Allison Levering | October 2, 2026 | Events LAWRENCE, Kan. — After more than 140 years of history, the Haskell Indian Nations University community gathered on Sept. 30 as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents united to honor the Native children who endured the federal Indian boarding school systemContinue Reading
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Author Marcie R. Rendon discussed human cruelty, cultural boundaries and contemporary Native storytelling during a Sept. 22 visit with Haskell Indian Nations University students in Ross Hall. Rendon, an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation, spoke to 24 students from two combined classes. Among them wereContinue Reading
Monday, July 20, students on campus for summer school gathered at Tecumseh Hall for a cookout marking the end of the summer semester and the beginning of finals week. Among the festivities, a screening of the biopic of the late King of Pop, “Michael” (2026), was held at the HaskellContinue Reading
A memory I have from White Earth, Minnesota, is when I was learning to sew. Beverly St. John was teaching me how to use the sewing machine. We started talking about people who are good at beading and whether she ever wanted to bead. I remember she turned towardContinue Reading
On the last Friday of every month, the city of Lawrence transforms into a massive art walk from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Starting in August 2010, Final Fridays is a community-driven event in which storefronts and businesses in Downtown Lawrence serve as temporary galleries, hosting diverse art exhibits and culturalContinue Reading
On Feb. 19, Haskell Indian Nations University’s Student Government Association hosted its second Club Social event for the spring semester of 2026 at Stidham Union on the Haskell campus. SGA hosts this Club Social as an event where clubs and organizations at Haskell come together, allowing new, returning, and continuingContinue Reading
On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026, Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students, faculty, and community members to a fresh start to the semester with the Welcome Back Spring Powwow. The powwow was held inside Coffin Sports Complex, where attendees gathered in the gymnasium to view and participate in the event.Continue Reading
Haskell men’s basketball gets a heart-shattering loss on Senior Night versus Hesston. losing 85-86 with a last-second heave hit off the backboard as time expired. However, it was an inspiring second half that brought Haskell back in the game. Before the game, Jesse White was honored for his 1,000-point career achievement ball. The first half started off with a punch-counter punch system, with Haskell taking the lead and then Hesston regaining the lead. However, Hesston held the advantage toContinue Reading