Haskell Indian Nations University
LATEST NEWS FROM HASKELL
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Greenhouse, learning center groundbreaking at Haskell ushers in new era of land stewardship
The Haskell community broke ground Friday for the new Greenhouse Educational Complex, which will advance students’ land stewardship, food sovereignty and land restoration initiatives.
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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Haskell graduates reminded they have the support of ancestors, relatives as they change the future
Keynote speakers reminded the Indigenous scholars of Haskell’s 2026 graduating class that their stories are not relegated to the past — they will carry their languages, traditions and culture into the future.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Stickball pole raising at Haskell honors tradition, social connection
Haskell students, staff and community members installed a permanent stickball pole on campus Thursday evening. The skull from September’s bison harvest now looks over the wetlands from the top of the pole.
Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Haskell theatre club production postponed; now set for Saturday
An all-Native cast and crew of Haskell students are set to perform the first off-book play the university has seen in years. That was postponed last week and is now coming up Saturday.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Two Haskell seniors leave their mark on campus with a ‘girl’s girl’ art show
Haskell seniors Aziza Smith and Aiyanna Tanyan look at each other and see a reflection of an ambitious woman taking on the world. They’re leaving their mark on campus with a “girl’s girl” exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.
Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Haskell powwow, native plant restoration projects and more earn heritage grants
A powwow and buffalo harvest to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Haskell stadium and projects to support native plant restoration are among recipients of this year’s Heritage Conservation Council grants.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell, KU student researchers to showcase their work at symposium
Haskell and KU students researchers will welcome the community to learn about their research on subjects from muskrats and coal waste piles to pawpaw seeds, pantodonts and much more.
Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Haskell theatre club members tap into their own college character arcs for upcoming play
An all-Native cast and crew of Haskell students will channel their triumphs, hurts and humor from their lives at university into the first off-book play the school has seen in years.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous designers’ work to shine on the runway at annual Haskell fashion show
The third volume of the Haskell Indian Nations University Fashion show will feature creations from seven Native designers with a theme of “generational beauty.”
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community invited to celebrate second annual Haskell Wetlands Day
The Lawrence community is invited to learn about protecting the Wakarusa River Valley through science, art, writing and more at the second annual Haskell Wetlands Day.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence plans for Final Four ‘every single year,’ police say
As the Jayhawks prepare for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Lawrence police are dusting off their annual safety plan that kicks in ahead of the Elite Eight game. LPD plans for the Final Four every year.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Some transgender folks in Lawrence balance uncertainty, resistance in face of new bathroom bill
Some local transgender folks are balancing fear, uncertainty and resilience as public agencies in Lawrence scramble to understand how to enforce Kansas’ new anti-trans bathroom legislation.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell’s spring Welcome Back Powwow draws hundreds
The Haskell Welcome Back Powwow drew hundreds of community members to the Coffin Sports Complex Saturday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell has a new temporary president as search to fill the position continues
Alex Red Corn will serve as the next temporary president of Haskell as the search to fill the position continues, according to an announcement Monday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell cultural center’s first student exhibitor says creating is medicine
Marina DeCora’s solo show, “ReVision,” roves through themes of mental and community health, reconnection and attachment to land. It’s the first student exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.
Lawrence’s affordable housing board hopes to consider students, funding and more in forthcoming study
Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board members today identified topics they hope to see addressed in an upcoming housing study, from the university student rental market to new ways to fund housing initiatives.
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