Haskell Indian Nations University

Haskell Indian Nations University
Former names
United States Indian Industrial Training School (1884–1887)
Haskell Institute (1887–1970)
Haskell Indian Junior College (1970–1993)
TypePublic tribal land-grant university
Established1884; 140 years ago (1884)
Academic affiliations
AIHEC, Space-grant
Students727 (Fall 2022)[1]
Location
Lawrence, Kansas
,
U.S.
ColorsPurple, Gold & White
     
NicknameFighting Indians
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – Continental
Websitehaskell.edu
View of Haskell campus looking Northwest
View of Haskell campus looking Northwest

Haskell Indian Nations University is a public tribal[2] land-grant university in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1884 as a residential boarding school for Native American children,[3] the school has developed into a university operated by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs[4] that offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees.[5] The college was founded to serve members of federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States. It is the oldest continually operating federal school for American Indians.[6]

Approximately 140 Tribal nations and Alaska Native communities are represented at Haskell,[7] which is funded directly by the Bureau of Indian Education as a U.S. Trust Responsibility[8] to Native American Tribes. While the school does not charge tuition, students are responsible for paying yearly fees.[9]

Twelve campus buildings have been designated as U.S. National Historic Landmarks. Haskell is home to the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum,[10] the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame,[11] the Indian Leader, the oldest Native American student newspaper in the country;[12] and numerous student clubs and organizations.[13] Faculty and students built the Haskell Medicine Wheel Earthwork in 1992, and the Haskell-Baker Wetlands are important for migrating birds. The renowned Rinehart Collection is housed in the Haskell Cultural Center. Numerous sculptures and murals are located throughout the campus. Haskell also is a member of the American Council on Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the Higher Learning Commission, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.[14]

The university hosts cultural and academic events that attract visitors (both Native American and non-Native) from across the country and abroad. Such events include the annual Haskell Indian Art Market,[15] the Stories-n-Motion Film Festival,[16] and the Haskell Commencement and Pow-Wow.[17] These public events are held along with numerous educational conferences, workshops, and presentations.

  1. ^ "Haskell Indian Nations University". Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "About Tribal Colleges and Universities". AIHEC. Archived from the original on April 21, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  3. ^ "HINU Commemorates 125th Anniversary". DiverseEducation.com. June 1, 2009. Archived from the original on February 11, 2012. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
  4. ^ Colleges and Universities Archived 2015-05-08 at the Wayback Machine. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Retrieved on June 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "Haskell Informational Recruiting Video". Haskell.edu. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference pember was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "About Haskell". Haskell.edu. Archived from the original on May 18, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  8. ^ Slade, Lynn H. (May 20, 1999). "The Federal Trust Responsibility in a Self-Determination Era". findlaw.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  9. ^ "Our Value Equation". Haskell Indian Nations University. December 15, 2016. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018. On-Campus Living: $715 ... Off-Campus Living: $240 [as of 2018]
  10. ^ "The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum". Haskell.edu. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  11. ^ "Official website". The American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  12. ^ "The Indian Leader". Haskell.edu. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  13. ^ "Student Life". Haskell.edu. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  14. ^ "Haskell General Catalog" (PDF). Haskell.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 7, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  15. ^ "Haskell Indian Art Market". Haskell.edu. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  16. ^ "7th Annual Stories-n-Motion Film Festival". Lawrence.com. April 2, 2011. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  17. ^ "Haskell's Commencement & Pow-Wow". VisitLawrence.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.