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Lincoln University Carries Carver’s Legacy Forward with Jesup Wagon 2.0

Jenny Marie Lawrence | March 30, 2026
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Nutrition Program Coordinators Convene at 2026 EFNEP Conference

Alex Naughton | April 02, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Judith Mutamba joined over 100 nutrition specialists from across the country on March 2-5 for the 2026...

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FFA Students Showcase Skills at Lincoln University Career Development Events

Sarah E. Davis | April 01, 2026

Buses carrying Future Farmers of America (FFA) students began arriving at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) early March 10, filling the area...

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Researchers Across the Americas Address Emerging Threats to Food Systems

Jenny Marie Lawrence | March 31, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) international symposium on emerging plant and animal diseases brought together speakers and...

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Jesup Wagon 2.0 trailer with Lincoln University Cooperative Extension branding parked outdoors as part of a mobile agricultural education setup.

Lincoln University Carries Carver’s Legacy Forward with Jesup Wagon 2.0

Jenny Marie Lawrence | March 30, 2026

George Washington Carver believed education should reach farmers where they live and work. In 1906, he designed the original Jesup Wagon — a...

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Lincoln University Represented at National Conference in Washington

Sarah E. Davis | March 26, 2026

Representatives from Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) joined agricultural leaders from across the country at the 2026 CARET/BAA Washington...

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Native Fruits Pruning Workshop Demonstrates Care for Healthy Trees

Jenny Marie Lawrence | March 26, 2026

In early March, Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Native and Specialty Crops Program brought community members together for a Native...

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Education and Celebration: Lincoln University Honors George Washington Carver

Alex Naughton | March 26, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) honored the legacy of one of Missouri’s favorite sons in February with George Washington Carver Heritage...

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Lincoln University Hosts 42nd Annual Sheep Shearing School at Carver Farm

Sarah E. Davis | March 25, 2026

Sheep producers and aspiring shepherds gathered March 4-5 at Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) George Washington Carver Farm for the...

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Lincoln University Army ROTC Program Partners with Men’s Soccer Team to Coach Local YMCA Youth Soccer

| March 24, 2026

Cadre from the Lincoln University Army ROTC program partnered with members of the Lincoln University men’s soccer team to coach a local YMCA...

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Lincoln University Graduate Now Leads Missouri’s Largest Law Enforcement Agency

Sara Henderson | March 24, 2026

Lincoln University alumnus Michael A. Turner has been appointed the 25th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, nearly 30 years after...

Alumni
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Lincoln University School of Business Hosts Advisory Board Luncheon, Inducts Six New Members

| March 20, 2026

The School of Business at Lincoln University of Missouri hosted a Business Advisory Board Luncheon on Feb. 26, bringing together industry leaders,...

University News School of Business
Dream Team founder Jareem Gunter with one of his players during a Positive Coaching Alliance event.

National Coach of the Year Jareem Gunter Got His Start at Lincoln University

Sara Henderson | March 17, 2026

Jareem Gunter, a former Lincoln University student-athlete, founded Dream Team, California’s only free AAU basketball program, serving boys...

Alumni
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Lincoln University Social Work Student Selected as 2026 BPD Student Fellow

| March 12, 2026

Deyana Chism, a graduating senior BSW student at Lincoln University, was selected as one of only five students nationwide to serve as a 2026...

Students University News Social and Behavioral Sciences
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A Legacy of Service: Lincoln University Community Leads with Purpose

| March 11, 2026

As Lincoln University celebrates 160 years of educational excellence, leadership and community impact, the 2025–2026 academic year has been...

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King’s Table Men’s Empowerment Experience Creates Space for Reflection and Growth

Sarah E. Davis | March 11, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) brought together male students and men from the community in February for the inaugural event in a series known...

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Lincoln University’s Online MA in Community and Economic Development Prepares Leaders to Strengthen Communities

Sara Henderson | March 11, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri offers a fully online Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development designed to prepare professionals in...

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Lincoln University Invites High School Juniors to Apply for Free One-Week Summer Camp

| March 11, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri is accepting applications for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program, a free residential...

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Lincoln University Joins Joplinites for National Seed Swap Day

Alex Naughton | March 06, 2026

Two outreach specialists from Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Innovative Small Farmers’ Outreach Program joined over 700...

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Women Driving Agricultural Innovation, Impact at Lincoln University

Sarah E. Davis | March 06, 2026

Women at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences are shaping the future of agriculture....

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Lincoln University of Missouri Accepting Applications for AAS Nursing Program Through April 1

| March 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri's School of Nursing is reminding prospective students that the application deadline for the Associate of...

University News School of Nursing
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Lincoln University Low Tunnel Workshop Demonstrates Row Covers, Hoops and Seasonal Practices

Jenny Marie Lawrence | March 04, 2026

Protecting crops requires thoughtful planning and attention to seasonal changes. This February, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension brought...

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Lincoln University’s Jaylan Franks Selected for Prestigious Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum

| February 27, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri student Jaylan Franks was one of 60 collegiate students nominated to represent LU at the 39th Annual...

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Working Together: Collaboration Fuels Research, Supports Conservation Efforts

Alex Naughton | February 26, 2026

Collaboration is one of Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) greatest strengths. Lincoln works with small farmers, educators, youth...

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Freshman Savion Harris Takes Initiative with Early Internship at the Missouri Capitol

| February 25, 2026

While most Lincoln University political science majors complete internships during their junior or senior years, freshman Savion Harris...

Students University News
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Lincoln University School of Nursing Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2026 BSN Program Cohort

| February 25, 2026

The Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) School of Nursing is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)...

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