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Student Leader Spotlight: January 2026
Sara Henderson | February 05, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri recognizes junior Gabriel Williams as January Student Leader of the Month for his exceptional leadership, academic...
Academics
Lincoln's Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom Publishes New Research on Congressional Elections
| February 04, 2026Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science at Lincoln University of Missouri, has published new research analyzing...
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Lincoln University Senior Christian Williams Recognized on National Stage Through HBCU Honors
Sara Henderson | February 01, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates senior Marketing major Christian Williams for his selection to the BET HBCU Honors Program, recognizing...
Alumni
Lincoln University of Missouri Celebrates Black History Month While Honoring 160 Years of Legacy and Leadership
| February 01, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates Black History Month 2026 during its 160th anniversary with educational, cultural and community events...
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Joseph Simmons Jr.'s Trailblazing Journey to Becoming UNLV's First Black Male Ph.D. in Special Education
Sara Henderson | January 30, 2026Joseph 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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Honor Society Gamma Sigma Delta Launches Chapter at Lincoln University
Sarah E. Davis | January 29, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) officially launched its first chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the international Honor Society of Agriculture and...
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Lincoln University Alumnus William Stanford Davis Earns Fifth NAACP Image Award Nomination for "Abbott Elementary"
Sara Henderson | January 29, 2026Lincoln University alumnus William Stanford Davis earns his fifth consecutive NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a...
Alumni
From Lincoln University to Leading St. Louis Schools: Myra Berry's Journey
Sara Henderson | January 26, 2026Myra M. Berry, a proud Lincoln University alumna, was appointed interim superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools in October 2025, bringing more...
Alumni
Summer Internship Offers On-Farm Conservation Experience to Undergraduate Students
Alex Naughton | January 20, 2026A paid internship with the From the Ground Up project will give Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) undergraduate students the chance to gain...
Cooperative Extension
Lincoln University Commemorates 160 Years of Educational Excellence at 2026 Founders’ Day Convocation
Sara Henderson | January 16, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri kicked off its year-long 160th anniversary celebration with the annual Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday,...
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Lincoln University Research Advances Food Safety and Nutrition Awareness
Alex Naughton | January 16, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri research is examining how nanoparticles used in agriculture move through soil and crops, with implications for food...
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January 14: The Day Lincoln University of Missouri’s Story Began
| January 14, 2026On January 14, 1866, the foundation of Lincoln University was set in motion when soldiers of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantry...
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Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom Named MA in Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator
Sara Henderson | January 12, 2026Lincoln University has named Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom program coordinator for its online Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development program,...
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Graduate and Professional Studies
Lincoln University Honors the Cooper Family as 2026 Family of the Year
| January 12, 2026Lincoln University is proud to announce that the Cooper family will be recognized as the 2026 Family of the Year, an honor that celebrates their...
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Lincoln University’s Christine Boston and Alumni Featured in Missouri Humanities Prairie Home Video
| January 06, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri’s Christine E. Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology, and alumni Travis Barrett (B.S....
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Alumni
Go Global with Lincoln University: Study in Mozambique
| January 06, 2026Lincoln University of Missouri will offer undergraduates a unique global learning experience in 2026 through the Mozambique Study Abroad Program....
Students
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Lincoln University Appoints Tikiy`a Henry as Assistant Dean for Student Engagement
| January 05, 2026Lincoln 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, 2026The Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) will return to St. Joseph in January, bringing three days of workshops, conference tracks and a...
Cooperative Extension
Lincoln University Statement on Academic Integrity and Shared Governance
| December 30, 2025Academic integrity is and always will be the cornerstone of our mission. The University maintains a rigorous grade review process designed to...
Academics
Students Build Connections at Career Development Conference
Alex Naughton | December 22, 2025Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) sent 11 students to Atlanta in November to strengthen their resumes and build connections at the 1890...
Cooperative Extension
Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy Celebrates 17th Graduating Class
Sara Henderson | December 22, 2025On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) celebrated the graduation of its 17th recruit class....
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Police Academy (LULETA)
2025 in Review: Top 10 Lincoln University Stories
| December 19, 2025As 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 Leads State in Enrollment Growth for Second Consecutive Year
| December 19, 2025The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) has released enrollment data for the fall 2025 semester, showing...
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Eleven Lincoln University of Missouri Nursing Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
Sara Henderson | December 19, 2025On 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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