Haskell Institute
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United States Indian Industrial Training School (1884–1887) Haskell Institute (1887–1970) Haskell Indian Junior College (1970–1993) |
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Tribal university Land-grant |
| Established | 1884 |
| President | Venida Chenault |
| Haskell Board of Regents | George Tiger, President |
| Students | 1,000~ |
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Athletics | NAIA – Independent |
| Nickname | Fighting Indians |
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AIHEC ACE CHEA |
| Sports | 8 varsity teams |
| Website | haskell.edu |
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Haskell Institute
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Haskell's Tecumseh Hall
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| Location | Lawrence, Kansas |
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| Coordinates | 38°56′23″N 95°13′58″W / 38.93972°N 95.23278°WCoordinates: 38°56′23″N 95°13′58″W / 38.93972°N 95.23278°W |
| NRHP Reference # | 66000342 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD | July 4, 1961 |
Haskell Indian Nations University is a federally operatedtribal university located in Lawrence, Kansas, for members of federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States. Founded in 1884 as a residential boarding school for American Indian children, the school has developed as a North Central Association-accredited university that offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Enrollment at the campus is nearly 1,000 students per semester, representing approximately 140 Tribal nations and Alaska Native communities. Haskell is funded directly by the Bureau of Indian Education as a U.S. Trust Responsibility to American Indian Tribes; it does not charge tuition. Students are responsible for paying semester fees.
Twelve campus buildings have been designated as U.S. National Historic Landmarks. Haskell is home to the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum, the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame, the Indian Leader, the oldest American Indian student newspaper in the country, and numerous student clubs and organizations. 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, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
The university hosts cultural and academic events that attract visitors (both American Indian and non-Indian) from across the country and abroad. Such events include the annual Haskell Indian Art Market, the Stories-n-Motion Film Festival, and the Haskell Commencement & Pow-Wow. These public events are held along with numerous educational conferences, workshops, and presentations.
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