Lincoln 160: The Alumni Oral History Project
Celebrating 160 Years of Legacy, Leadership, and the Power of Together
In honor of Lincoln University’s 160th anniversary, we invite our alumni to help preserve the stories that define our shared history. The Lincoln 160 Alumni Oral History Project will capture the memories, experiences, and reflections of Blue Tigers across generations — voices that have shaped Lincoln’s proud legacy since 1866.
Through this project, we will create a timeless collection of alumni stories that celebrate Lincoln’s enduring impact on individuals, families, and communities around the world.
About the Project
Lincoln University has partnered with Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) to collect and preserve the personal stories of our alumni community. Over the next several months, all alumni will have the opportunity to share their Lincoln experience — in their own words — through phone interviews, written submissions, or online recordings.
These stories will be compiled into a commemorative Lincoln 160th Anniversary Alumni Oral History Book, celebrating the history, diversity, and lifelong connections that make our university extraordinary.
Your participation helps ensure that Lincoln’s history is told not only through dates and milestones, but through the people who lived it.
Why Participate
Every Lincoln story matters. By sharing your experiences, you will:
-
Preserve your personal connection to Lincoln University for future generations
-
Celebrate your classmates, mentors, and moments that shaped your journey
-
Contribute to a lasting record of Lincoln’s 160 years of excellence and service
-
Strengthen the bond between our alumni community and current Blue Tigers
What to Share
We invite you to reflect on your journey as a Blue Tiger:
-
What inspired you to attend Lincoln University?
-
Who influenced or mentored you during your time on campus?
-
What experiences most shaped your life and career?
-
How did Lincoln prepare you to lead and serve in your community?
-
What does being part of Lincoln’s 160-year legacy mean to you today?
How It Works
Participation is completely voluntary, and there is no obligation to purchase anything to be included in the project.
Alumni will receive a postcard and email with instructions from our trusted partner, PCI.
Your story and photo (optional) will be included in the Lincoln 160 Alumni Oral History Book.
The completed collection will be available for purchase in print and digital formats.
What to Look For
Below is an example of a postcard you will receive in the mail. This is an official postcard sent on behalf of Lincoln, distributed by our partner PCI. Once you receive the postcard, please follow the instructions to update your information and set up an interview time to share your story.
Click here for an example of an email you will receive in your inbox. Once you receive the email, please follow the instructions to update your information and set up an interview time to share your memory. If you do not receive it, please take this opportunity to call PCI at 1-877-403-4984 and update your contact information so we can stay connected.
FAQs
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication to coincide with the 160th year of the founding of Lincoln University. PCI is a family-owned business based in Dallas, TX, that has published directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation for over 100 years. This project allows us to hear about your personal experiences from your time at Lincoln University and how the school helped to shape your life since then. And, while we have you on the phone, we want to make sure your contact information is up to date.
Yes, in a few different ways:
- Updated Information – allows us to effectively communicate with and engage alumni
- Legacy – sharing and collecting stories preserves the oral history of our school
- Pride – displaying the beautiful Oral History book in your home or office and wearing purchased apparel
PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.
- If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the Oral History Project. The representative will verify the information we have on file for you, make any updates where needed, and then ask you to share your story about your time at Lincoln University. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to Lincoln University at the conclusion of the project.
- If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information and submit a story.
- If you did not receive a postcard or email, you may call the dedicated Lincoln University update line at 1-855-230-0878.
- If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.
If you would like to participate and are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.
The only information that is included in the publication is your name, class year and degree, along with your story and photo. No contact information is printed. When you call to update your contact information, it will only be used to update your alumni record for the school. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before April 10, 2026, by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com.
You can call back at any time before April 10, 2026, to share your story.
You will receive an email with a link to upload one photo (black and white or color) plus a caption.
If you have also purchased a book but do not have an email address on file, you will be sent a photo mailer to send a physical photo in to be printed (note: the photo will be returned if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope).
The Lincoln University Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Lincoln University alumni.
The total duration of the Oral History Project is about 12-13 months. Since we began the project in October of 2025, the books are expected to be distributed in November of 2026.
Contact PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590, and they will take care of this for you.
Contact Us
Office of Alumni Engagement
302 Young Hall 820 Chestnut StJefferson City, MO 65101 E: alumni@lincolnu.edu P: 573-681-5000
