Peter MacDonald: Navajo Code Talker, Bacone College Alumnus
In World War I and World War II, the United States relied on a special group of men to keep its messages safe from the enemy. Branches of the military recruited Native Americans from tribes across the country, including the Cherokee, Crow, Hopi, Muscogee Creek, Osage,...
Bacone College announces Executive Director of Indigenous Studies and Curriculum
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – AUGUST 3, 2020 Bacone College is pleased to announce Dr. Nicky Kay Michael (Lenape, aka Delaware Tribe of Indians) as the college’s Executive Director of Indigenous Studies and Curriculum. Michael holds a bachelors degree from Stanford University,...
Bacone College Arts Program Receives Legacy Donation
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - JULY 31, 2020 The Bacone College School of Indian Art has received a legacy donation of $75,000 from the estate of a long-time Muskogee woman, Doris Chancellor Rader. The estate of Mrs. Rader designated that a college or university receive...
Bacone College to postpone class start, adapt move-in dates
July 28, 2020 Dear Bacone College Campus Community, Ya’a’t’eeh – Hello! I hope this message finds you healthy and safe. Postponing the start of our semester is never an easy decision to make, as we value our Bacone College family and miss having you on campus....
Bacone College announces new vice president of academic affairs
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – July 21, 2020 Bacone College is pleased to announce Dr. Beverly Jean Smith, enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from Grandfalls, Arizona, has been selected to fill the role of vice president of academic affairs for...
Bacone College Names Center for American Indians Director
Bacone College announces new director for the Center for American Indians MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – JUNE 16, 2020 Bacone College is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Aaron Adson, a Bacone alumnus and cultural and tribal liaison for the college, to the position...
Bacone College begins work on its historic art program building thanks to generous donors
Donations from the National Society Daughters of the Revolution, local and national art auction participants and supporters of the school’s historical mission have provided funds for projects meant to repair and improve the building for the health and safety of Bacone...
Bacone Athletics to host four Women in Sport webinars
Join us for four free Zoom sessions with women in the athletics industry. The Women in Sport webinars are simple to sign up for by visiting www.bacone.edu/WISwebinar. All webinars are hosted on Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Bacone College School of Indian Art offers NSDAR Scholarships
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - April 16, 2020 The Bacone College School of Indian Art was recently awarded $25,000 to offer five Bacone art students $5,000 art scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year. The National Society Daughters of the Revolution, an organization with a...
Bacone offers summer course discounts
Bacone College announces reduced summer course rates MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 17, 2020 Bacone College is pleased to announce a significant reduction in rates for online summer courses for most students. Tuition has been reduced 15 percent, while fees have been...
