Brad Lookingbill

Dr. Brad Lookingbill is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences at Columbia College, where he has taught since 1996. His academic focus spans American military conflicts, Indigenous studies, and hemispheric histories, with expertise demonstrated through extensive publications and course development.

Education:

• B.A. in Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (summa cum laude, 1991)
• M.A. in History, University of Toledo (1993)
• Ph.D. in History, University of Toledo (1995)

Research interests center on critical junctures in American and global history, particularly military conflicts from the Revolutionary War through WWII, Native American historical experiences, and Latin American developments. His scholarship employs interdisciplinary approaches to examine leadership dynamics, cultural encounters, and societal transformations.

Publications reflect a sustained focus on biographical and military histories, with recent work examining Indigenous leadership through meticulous archival reconstruction. His 2025 book exemplifies this trajectory, synthesizing political, cultural, and military dimensions of Lakota Sioux history.

Awards and Honors:

• summa cum laude distinction (Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1991)

Teaching encompasses eight specialized history courses, including American Military History (HIST 370), Native American History (HIST 372), and World War II (HIST 348), demonstrating pedagogical commitment to diverse historical narratives.