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2025 in Review: Top 10 Lincoln University Stories

| December 19, 2025
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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....

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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....

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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,...

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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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Lincoln University Statement on Academic Integrity and Shared Governance

December 30, 2025

Academic integrity is and always will be the cornerstone of our mission. The University maintains a rigorous grade review process designed to...

Academics
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Students Build Connections at Career Development Conference

December 22, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) sent 11 students to Atlanta in November to strengthen their resumes and build connections at the 1890...

Cooperative Extension
Graduates and instructors from the Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy stand on stage for a group photo during the Fall 2025 graduation ceremony.

Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy Celebrates 17th Graduating Class

December 22, 2025

On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) celebrated the graduation of its 17th recruit class....

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The Lincoln University of Missouri Marching Band marches down the street during the Homecoming parade.

2025 in Review: Top 10 Lincoln University Stories

December 19, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, Lincoln University celebrates a year of historic milestones and campus achievements. From our Centennial Homecoming to...

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Lincoln University of Missouri students walk across the stage while shaking hands with university offiicals while at the 2025 Fall Convocation.

Lincoln University of Missouri Leads State in Enrollment Growth for Second Consecutive Year

December 19, 2025

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) has released enrollment data for the fall 2025 semester, showing...

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Lincoln University of Missouri Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

December 19, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Dean’s List honorees. The Dean’s List comprises full-time...

Academics Students
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Lincoln University Students and Alumni Earn National Recognition at Major Agriculture Conferences

December 19, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students and recent graduates showcased their research on national stages, earning awards and professional...

Cooperative Extension
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Eleven Lincoln University of Missouri Nursing Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

December 19, 2025

On December 12, 2025, the Lincoln University of Missouri School of Nursing recognized its newest Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates...

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Lincoln University Athletics Closes 2025 with National Rankings and All-American Honors

December 18, 2025

The 2025 season marked a strong year for Lincoln University athletics, with notable achievements in men’s basketball, men’s soccer and...

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New Drone to Support and Expand Agricultural Research

December 17, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences acquired a new drone recently, opening the...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University to Celebrate 160 Years at 2026 Founders’ Day

December 17, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri—among the nation’s oldest HBCUs—will mark 160 years of advancing education, opportunity, and...

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Lincoln University Names Piyusha Singh as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

December 15, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to announce the appointment of Piyusha Singh, Ph.D., as provost and vice president for academic...

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Lincoln University Names Darius Watson as Dean of the School of Professional Studies

December 15, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce the appointment of Darius Watson, Ph.D., as dean of the School of Professional Studies....

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Farmers take part in a learning session with Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, reviewing soil conditions and discussing management strategies informed by producer input.

LU Brings Extension and Research Together to Address Weather Challenges

December 11, 2025

In the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, the 1890 land-grant system — made up of 19 universities across the country...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Hosts Festive 2025 Holiday Extravaganza

December 08, 2025

Lincoln University welcomed members of the campus and local community on December 2 for its annual holiday celebration, an event designed to bring...

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Trinity Richardson, Student Leader of the Month, recognized by Lincoln University’s Division of Student Affairs

Student Leader Spotlight: November 2025

December 05, 2025

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Trinity Richardson as our November Student Leader of the Month. Trinity exemplifies the...

Students
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Lincoln University of Missouri Presents Native Plant Academy in Kansas City

December 03, 2025

Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) wrapped up its Native Plant Academy series in Kansas City, concluding three weeks of practical...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Earns NASA Grant to Expand Student STEM Research Opportunities

December 02, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) will play a key role in a $2.5 million NASA-funded project aimed at turning human waste into sustainable...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Expands Academic Support With New Math Tutoring Center

December 02, 2025

Lincoln University has strengthened its commitment to student success with the launch of the new Math Tutoring Center, expanding the suite of free...

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From Player to Coach of the Year: Lincoln University Alumnus Jared Boone Makes History at Benton High School

December 01, 2025

Blue Tigers have always been known for their determination and excellence, and Lincoln University alumnus Jared Boone exemplifies these qualities...

Alumni
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Aries Akins Inducted Into International Nursing Honor Society

December 01, 2025

Aries Akins was formally inducted into the Alpha Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) on...

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