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Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated Continues Legacy of Service at Lincoln University

September 30, 2026

Founded March 30, 1930, the Alpha Theta Chapter has a longstanding history at Lincoln University. The chapter represents the values and traditions...

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Lincoln University Alumna Ke'yanna McCall Nominated for Two Mid-America Emmy Awards

September 29, 2026

Lincoln University alumna Ke'yanna Johnson has earned two Mid-America Emmy Award nominations for her work as a producer at KMOV in St. Louis.

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“Lincoln Loved Me First”: How Alumnus Hardy K. Dorsey Sr. Is Inspiring a New Wave of Giving

September 25, 2026

For Hardy K. Dorsey Sr. ’69, giving back to Lincoln University is deeply personal. “I love Lincoln University because Lincoln...

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Blue Tiger Challenge Invites Lincoln Alumni to Give Back During Homecoming 2026

September 25, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri alumni are being invited to participate in the inaugural Blue Tiger Challenge, a new giving initiative launching...

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36 Divas Continue Homecoming Tradition of Service to Lincoln University Students

September 24, 2026

What began with a collection of gently used purses filled with toiletries has grown into one of Lincoln University's most enduring Homecoming...

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Lincoln University Alumni to Share Career Insights During Homecoming Panel

September 17, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will bring alumni and current students together for career conversations and professional mentorship during the Talk...

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Lincoln University to Celebrate 160 Years, Honor Sapphire Award Recipients at Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree 

September 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate 160 years of history, tradition and Blue Tiger pride during its 160th Birthday Bash Scholarship...

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Lincoln University Welcomes Jefferson City Community to Homecoming 2026 Events

September 15, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri is inviting the Jefferson City community to join Blue Tigers on campus and downtown during Homecoming 2026, Sept....

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Lincoln University Celebrates Launch of 2026-27 Academic Year at Opening Convocation

September 08, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the start of the 2026-27 academic year with its annual Opening Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 3, in...

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Lincoln University Announces 2026 Sapphire Award Honorees

September 02, 2026

As Lincoln University of Missouri marks another Homecoming celebration, the tradition of honoring individuals whose lives reflect the spirit of...

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Celebrates 90 Years at Lincoln University

August 26, 2026

For 90 years, Lincoln University’s Eta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has been part of the University’s history and...

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Lincoln Alumna Elle Michelle '16 Welcomes Class of 2030 at New Student Convocation

August 20, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri alumna Gabrielle “Elle Michelle” Williams Bland ’16 returned to her alma mater to welcome the...

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Lincoln Alumni Express Strong Pride, Deep Connection in New Engagement Survey

August 17, 2026

Lincoln University alumni remain deeply proud of their alma mater and eager to strengthen their connections with fellow Blue Tigers, according to a...

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From LU ROTC to Author: How RT Torry Is Honoring His Mother's Legacy

August 17, 2026

Ramon "RT" Torry's life reads like a study in service. The 1986 Lincoln University graduate is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant...

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Lincoln University Alumna Elle Michelle to Keynote 2026 New Student Convocation

August 10, 2026

Lincoln University will welcome alumna Gabrielle "Elle Michelle" Williams Bland '16 as the keynote speaker for the university's...

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Kansas City Park Honoring LU Alumna Reopens After $3.2 million in Improvements

July 30, 2026

Kansas City named a park for Lincoln University alumna Yvonne Starks Wilson eight years ago, a tribute to an educator and legislator who spent more...

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Lincoln University Alumni Council Holds Second Annual Spring Retreat

July 13, 2026

The Lincoln University Alumni Council held its second annual Spring Retreat from April 29 through May 2, bringing together council members,...

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Blue Tiger Born to Fly: Lincoln University Alumnus Earl Dockett III is Changing Lives in St. Louis

June 29, 2026

Earl Dockett III has spent 22 years in education, but the work he's doing now might be his most important yet. As assistant school leader of...

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Jefferson City News Tribune Highlights Alumni Council's Focus on Student Engagement

June 01, 2026

The Lincoln University Alumni Council was featured in a May 2, 2026, Jefferson City News Tribune article by Lizbeth Garcia, highlighting its...

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Lincoln University Alumna Transforms Lives Through a Career in Education

May 26, 2026

Growing up in Jefferson City, Rabekah D. Stewart experienced firsthand the power of education to transform lives. She has since spent more than 25...

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Mikael Epps, a senior business administration student at Lincoln University.

Mikael Epps on Choir, Community and Stepping into the Future

May 06, 2026

Mikael Epps, a senior business administration major from Chicago, Illinois, will graduate this May as a first-generation college student, campus...

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Glenn Wright III, Class of 2027 junior at Lincoln University of Missouri

Glenn Wright III: Finding Family, Building a Future at LU

April 15, 2026

Glenn Wright III, a senior at Lincoln University of Missouri, found more than a college experience—he found a community that shaped his...

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Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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...

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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...

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Joseph Simmons Jr. poses in doctoral regalia with a gray gown, red accents, and a red doctoral cap, marking his achievement as a Ph.D. graduate in special education.

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...

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