The dean of the Haskell Indian Nations University College of Business has been named as interim president of the university.
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Education announced Monday that Mackie Moore will serve in the role while the BIE collaborates with the Haskell Board of Regents in a national search for the next permanent president, according to a BIE spokesperson.
“His appointment ensures continuity of leadership as the university continues its mission to serve Native students from federally recognized tribes across the country,” the spokesperson said via email.
After around two years as president, Frank Arpan on May 23 announced his resignation, and Wednesday will be his final day.
Moore is a Haskell alum who holds more than 20 years of tribal and higher education leadership experience, including in academic administration, student success and institutional development, the spokesperson said.
If our local journalism matters to you, please help us keep doing this work.
Don’t miss a beat … Click here to sign up for our email newsletters
Click here to learn more about our newsletters first
Maya Hodison (she/her), equity reporter, can be reached at mhodison@lawrencekstimes.com. Read more of her work for the Times here. Check out her staff bio here.
More coverage — Haskell Indian Nations University:
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
