Haskell Indian Nations University
tribal university in Lawrence, Kansas
The Haskell Indian Nations University is a university in Lawrence, Kansas in northeastern Kansas. It has free tuition for all Native Americans. About 1000 people attend the university.[1] The university was created in 1884.
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Former names | United States Indian Industrial Training School (1884–87) Haskell Institute (1887–1970) Haskell Indian Junior College (1970–93) |
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| Type | Federal tribal university Land-grant |
| Established | 1884 |
| Students | 1,000 |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Nickname | Fighting Indians |
| Affiliations | AIHEC ACE CHEA |
| Website | haskell.edu |
History
Haskell Indian Nations University was built in 1884. It was called the United States Indian Industrial Training School.[2] It changed its name to Haskell Institute in 1887. Its name changed to Haskell Indian Nations University in 1993.[3][3] Haskell offered its first four-year bachelor degree program in elementary teacher education.[4]
Famous alumni
- Evelyne Bradley - American Navajo judge[5]
- Chief Kenneth S. Clark Sr. - Nanticoke chief and Indian rights activist[6]
- Henry Roe Cloud - Tribal education advocate[7]
- Sharice Davids - American attorney, former mixed martial artist, U.S. Representative for Kansas's 3rd congressional district since 2019.[8]
- Larry Johnson - football offensive lineman in the National Football League[9]
- Buck Jones - professional football player[9]
- Nick Lassa - professional football player[9]
- Gilbert L. Laws - Nebraska Secretary of State and US Congressman[10]
- Mayes McLain - professional football player[9]
- Emmett McLemore - professional football player[9]
- Billy Mills - Olympic gold medalist in 10,000m at Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics
- Joe Pappio - professional football player[9]
- Stan Powell - professional football player[9]
- Steve Reevis - Hollywood actor
- Pauline Small - first woman elected to a Crow Nation tribal office[source?]
- Jim Thorpe - Olympic gold medalist in decathlon; scored a record 8,413 points
- Louis Weller - professional football player[9]
References
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