Haskell University Employees Reinstated After Layoffs Amid Workforce Cuts

A number of employees at Haskell Indian Nations University, who were laid off as part of federal workforce reductions, are set to be reinstated. A spokesperson for U.S. Senator Jerry Moran confirmed that 14 employees will return, while additional instructors will be rehired under adjunct contracts to complete the semester. The layoffs, which affected nearly 40 employees and sparked protests from students, were part of broader cuts initiated by the Trump administration. The university's decision to reinstate some employees has been met with relief, although it remains unclear if others will also be offered their positions back. Haskell's administration is actively exploring solutions to support the affected staff and community. An emergency fundraiser has been launched to assist those impacted by the terminations.