What's happening at Kansas’ Haskell University isn't a Native problem • Kansas Reflector

What's happening at Kansas’ Haskell University isn't a Native problem • Kansas Reflector

Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence. (Haines Eason)When I first moved to Lawrence more than six years ago, my wife and I settled into a neighborhood near Haskell Indian Nations University. I still remember arriving in town and being surprised and excited to see there was “another” university in town. I’d taken a job in communications at the University of Kansas and used to be a teacher, so my interest was piqued.  At the time, I had no…

Haskell Indian Nations University Placed on Notice by HLC - The Indian Leader

Haskell Indian Nations University has officially been placed on “Notice” by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the university’s accrediting body. While Haskell’s accreditation remains, this designation signals that the institution is at risk of falling out of compliance with several core accreditation criteria. In a letter dated July 8, 2025, the university stated “meets, but with concerns,” the following criteria: Academic rigor and quality…