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Education June 23, 2021 - 4:49 pm

As federal government begins study of Native American boarding schools, history of Haskell likely to see spotlight

by Conner Mitchell

A federal government investigation into its own oversight of Native American boarding schools — used in the late 1800s to mid-1900s to force children into cultural assimilation — will most likely include an examination of Haskell Indian Nations University.

Education June 8, 2021 - 11:54 am

Another Haskell University administrator leaves post in latest turnover

by Conner Mitchell

One of the top administrators at Haskell Indian Nations University has announced her retirement, retroactive to May 28, just a month after faculty members issued a unanimous vote of no confidence in her job performance.

Education May 7, 2021 - 1:57 pm

Haskell Indian Nations University has new interim president

by Mackenzie Clark

Following a recent faculty vote of no confidence in its top administrator and an investigation, Haskell Indian Nations University has a new interim president.

Education May 3, 2021 - 10:10 am

Haskell faculty takes vote of no confidence in vice president

by Lawrence Times

Less than a month after issuing a unanimous vote of no confidence in the president of Haskell Indian Nations University, faculty on Friday took another vote of no confidence — this time regarding one of Graham’s vice presidents.

Education April 15, 2021 - 4:40 pm

KU names first director of tribal relations, to work with Haskell in advancing Native American student success

by Conner Mitchell

The University of Kansas has named Melissa Peterson its first director of tribal relations, a […]

Humanities Kansas/Contributed
Arts & Events April 14, 2021 - 12:23 am

Miniconference ‘Sounds of Sovereignty’ to highlight Indigenous American audio journalism

by Lawrence Times

A free, two-day, virtual miniconference today and Thursday will explore Indigenous American audio journalism. The […]

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Education April 7, 2021 - 3:00 pm

Bureau of Indian Education rescinds 2 employee speech directives issued by embattled Haskell administration

by Conner Mitchell

The Bureau of Indian Education — the federal agency that governs Haskell Indian Nations University — on Tuesday rescinded two March directives that sought to limit how faculty and staff at the tribal university could express themselves.

Education April 2, 2021 - 12:16 pm

Haskell faculty takes vote of no confidence in university president

by Mackenzie Clark

The faculty of Haskell Indian Nations University has taken a unanimous vote of no confidence in the school’s top leader. 

Education March 29, 2021 - 5:33 pm

Haskell community mourns death of ‘postmistress’ at age 50; 5th staffer death in last year, report says

by Conner Mitchell

The Haskell Indian Nations University community suffered a tragedy on Friday with the passing of […]

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Lawrence news March 16, 2021 - 9:22 pm

Recap: Lawrence City Commission’s March 16 meeting

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence City Commission has removed the extension of 27th Street through Mutt Run dog park from the city’s capital improvement plan.

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