Haskell students call for reinstatement of terminated employees
Students at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) are rallying after 35 employees were terminated as part of federal workforce downsizing. The layoffs, which affected about 23% of staff, have sparked chaos among students, with some fearing graduation delays. Student Tyler Moore expressed frustration over losing key instructors, while others, like Aiyanna Tanyan, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, emphasized the loss of stability and opportunities. In response, HINU’s Board of Regents has called for an exemption from the cuts. Students protested at the Kansas State Capitol on Feb. 24.
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