2026 Archives

Audience members seated in a conference room watch a virtual symposium, while two presenters appear on screen during Lincoln University’s international event.

Researchers Across the Americas Address Emerging Threats to Food Systems

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

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

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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Sue Bartelette demonstrates where to make pruning cuts on a leafless fruit tree as participants gather around during a hands-on workshop.

Native Fruits Pruning Workshop Demonstrates Care for Healthy Trees

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

University News 160th
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King’s Table Men’s Empowerment Experience Creates Space for Reflection and Growth

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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Monument honoring the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantries on the campus of Lincoln University with historic building, American flag, and spring trees in bloom.

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...

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

March 11, 2026

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

Graduate and Professional Studies Academics
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Lincoln University Joins Joplinites for National Seed Swap Day

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

March 06, 2026

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

Cooperative Extension
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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
Participants gather inside a greenhouse at Finca EcoFarm as low tunnels are shown over raised beds.

Lincoln University Low Tunnel Workshop Demonstrates Row Covers, Hoops and Seasonal Practices

March 04, 2026

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

Cooperative Extension
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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...

University News Students
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Working Together: Collaboration Fuels Research, Supports Conservation Efforts

February 26, 2026

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

Cooperative Extension
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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)...

School of Nursing University News
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Champion of Black History: Lincoln University History Professor Lorenzo Johnston Greene

February 25, 2026

Lorenzo Johnston Greene, a pioneering African American historian and longtime Lincoln University of Missouri faculty member, reshaped the study of...

University News
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Empowering Missouri’s Workforce: Lincoln University Employment Academy Featured in Jefferson City News Tribune

February 23, 2026

Lincoln University was recently featured in a Jefferson City News Tribune article by Lizbeth Garcia, highlighting the impact and growth of the...

University News
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Reflecting on Lincoln’s Enduring Mission: News Tribune Editorial

February 19, 2026

In a recent Jefferson City News Tribune editorial titled, "Lincoln maintains commitment to education through eras," President John...

University News President
Black and white image of Rev. Jesse Jackson giving a speech at a podium in Richardson Auditorium on the Lincoln University campus.

Lincoln University of Missouri Remembers Civil Rights Advocate Rev. Jesse Jackson

February 18, 2026

The Lincoln University of Missouri community joins the nation in mourning the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17. A lifelong...

University News
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Lincoln University in Ebony Magazine 1958: “The School That Was Too Good to Die”

February 16, 2026

In its March 1958 issue, Ebony magazine featured Lincoln University of Missouri in an article examining the university’s student integration...

University News
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Serving Missouri Communities: Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Across Generations

February 11, 2026

For generations, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) has used agriculture to connect education with everyday needs across Missouri. That mission,...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University's Master’s in Education in Counseling Earns National ASCA Recognition

February 10, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Master of Education in Counseling program has earned national recognition from the American School Counselor...

Academics
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Statement on Events Hosted on the Lincoln University Campus

February 09, 2026

Statement on Events Hosted on the Lincoln University Campus

University News
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Student Leader Spotlight: January 2026

February 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri recognizes junior Gabriel Williams as January Student Leader of the Month for his exceptional leadership, academic...

Academics
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Lincoln University of Missouri Celebrates Black History Month While Honoring 160 Years of Legacy and Leadership

February 01, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates Black History Month 2026 during its 160th anniversary with educational, cultural and community events...

160th
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Lincoln's Elizabeth Dorssom Publishes New Research on Congressional Elections

February 04, 2026

Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science at Lincoln University of Missouri, has published new research analyzing congressional...

Faculty/Staff Academics Social and Behavioral Sciences
Christian Williams, a Lincoln University of Missouri Marketing major, sits on stage holding a microphone at the BET HBCU Honors event.

Lincoln University Senior Christian Williams Recognized on National Stage Through HBCU Honors

February 01, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates senior Marketing major Christian Williams for his selection to the BET HBCU Honors Program, recognizing...

Students
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Joseph Simmons Jr.'s Trailblazing Journey to Becoming UNLV's First Black Male Ph.D. in Special Education

January 30, 2026

Joseph Simmons Jr. ’12 recently became the first Black male to earn a Ph.D. in special education at the University of Nevada, Las...

University News Alumni
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Honor Society Gamma Sigma Delta Launches Chapter at Lincoln University

January 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) officially launched its first chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the international Honor Society of Agriculture and...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Alumnus William Stanford Davis Earns Fifth NAACP Image Award Nomination for "Abbott Elementary"

January 29, 2026

Lincoln University alumnus William Stanford Davis earns his fifth consecutive NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a...

Alumni
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From Lincoln University to Leading St. Louis Schools: Myra Berry's Journey

January 26, 2026

Myra M. Berry, a proud Lincoln University alumna, was appointed interim superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools in October 2025, bringing more...

Alumni
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Summer Internship Offers On-Farm Conservation Experience to Undergraduate Students

January 20, 2026

A paid internship with the From the Ground Up project will give Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) undergraduate students the chance to gain...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Research Advances Food Safety and Nutrition Awareness

January 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri research is examining how nanoparticles used in agriculture move through soil and crops, with implications for food...

Cooperative Research University News
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Lincoln University Commemorates 160 Years of Educational Excellence at 2026 Founders’ Day Convocation

January 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri kicked off its year-long 160th anniversary celebration with the annual Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday,...

University News
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January 14: The Day Lincoln University of Missouri’s Story Began

January 14, 2026

On January 14, 1866, the foundation of Lincoln University was set in motion when soldiers of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantry...

University News
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Lincoln University Honors the Cooper Family as 2026 Family of the Year

January 12, 2026

Lincoln University is proud to announce that the Cooper family will be recognized as the 2026 Family of the Year, an honor that celebrates their...

160th Alumni University News
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Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom Named MA in Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator

January 12, 2026

Lincoln University has named Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom program coordinator for its online Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development program,...

University News Graduate and Professional Studies
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Lincoln University’s Christine Boston and Alumni Featured in Missouri Humanities Prairie Home Video

January 06, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Christine E. Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology, and alumni Travis Barrett (B.S....

University News Alumni
A map of southeastern Africa with Mozambique highlighted in red, next to a photo of students walking together along a garden pathway on a university campus. A blue banner reads ‘Study Abroad!’

Go Global with Lincoln University: Study in Mozambique

January 06, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will offer undergraduates a unique global learning experience in 2026 through the Mozambique Study Abroad Program....

Students University News
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Lincoln University Appoints Tikiy`a Henry as Assistant Dean for Student Engagement

January 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri has appointed Tikiy`a Henry, Ed.D., as assistant dean for student engagement. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...

University News
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2026 Great Plains Growers Conference Set for Jan. 8–10

January 05, 2026

The Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) will return to St. Joseph in January, bringing three days of workshops, conference tracks and a...

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