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Oklahoma s oldest Native American school is nearing the brink of closure as years of poor financial decisions, inconsistent leadership and disrepair threaten what was once a haven for Indigenous academics. There are no students learning this semester at Bacone College in Muskogee. Spring courses were suspended after a lawsuit last year crippled Bacone s finances. Former employees say the problems have been mounting for years. The property the school sits on has been put up for sale twice to settle its debts, most recently in December. But both auctions were called off. Litigation is pending and it s unclear what might happen next. The interim president says she is grateful for more time to try to save Bacone.
Oklahoma s oldest Native American school is nearing the brink of closure as years of poor financial decisions, inconsistent leadership and disrepair threaten what was once a haven for Indigenous academics. There are no students learning this semester at Bacone College in Muskogee. Spring courses were suspended after a lawsuit last year crippled Bacone s finances. Former employees say the problems have been mounting for years. The property the school sits on has been put up for sale twice to settle its debts, most recently in December. But both auctions were called off. Litigation is pending and it s unclear what might happen next. The interim president says she is grateful for more time to try to save Bacone.
Oklahoma s oldest Native American school is nearing the brink of closure as years of poor financial decisions, inconsistent leadership and disrepair threaten what was once a haven for Indigenous academics. There are no students learning this semester at Bacone College in Muskogee. Spring courses were suspended after a lawsuit last year crippled Bacone s finances. Former employees say the problems have been mounting for years. The property the school sits on has been put up for sale twice to settle its debts, most recently in December. But both auctions were called off. Litigation is pending and it s unclear what might happen next. The interim president says she is grateful for more time to try to save Bacone.
Herbert Snider passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Muskogee Phoenix on 2024-01-18. ....
Bacone College that has a student body of 65 percent Native Americans will suspend its Spring 2024 semester because of financial difficulties. To assist students to avoid an interruption in their educational journeys, Northeastern State University (NSU), located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is offering a seamless transfer of credits for Bacone College students. ....