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)
Type	Public tribal land-grant university
Established	1884; 140 years ago (1884)
Academic affiliations	AIHEC, Space-grant
Students	727 (Fall 2022)[1]
Location	Lawrence, Kansas , U.S.
Colors	Purple, Gold & White
Nickname	Fighting Indians
Sporting affiliations	NAIA – Continental
Website	haskell.edu

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.