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2025 in Review: Top 10 Lincoln University Stories

| December 19, 2025
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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 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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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...

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Nursing students stand on stage during a pinning ceremony at Lincoln University, holding candles and pins while wearing white tops and dark pants.

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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Portrait of Dr. Piyusha Singh, Provost at Lincoln University. She is wearing a blue top and smiling, resting her chin on her right hand. The Lincoln University logo is visible in the background.

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
The Lincoln University of Missouri Choir performs a selection of traditional carols and holiday music at the 2025 Holiday Extravaganza.

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
Volunteer Patricia de Magana serves native food samples at the Native Plant Academy.

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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Black and white headshot image of Jared Boone during his time as a student at Lincoln University.

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
Aries Atkins makes an "L" with her hands while smiling for a photo during a ceremony in Columbia, Missouri.

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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International Symposium Highlights Shared Efforts in Agriculture and Food Security

December 01, 2025

More than 700 people came together on November 6 both in person and online, for the sixth “Monitoring Emergent Plant and Animal Diseases for...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025

From all of us at Lincoln — may your Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude, family and friends and good food.

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Lincoln University Students Complete Service-Learning Projects Through SW 310

November 21, 2025

Students enrolled in Lincoln University of Missouri’s SW 310 Intercultural Communication course spent the semester completing hands-on...

University News Students
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Lincoln Supports Families with Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Education

November 14, 2025

Improving family health involves more than increasing access to food; it begins with understanding it. Experts at Lincoln University of Missouri...

Cooperative Extension
A person holds a brightly painted pumpkin while sitting at a table covered in paint bottles and small pumpkins.

Finca Fest Blends Flavor and Learning at Lincoln University

November 13, 2025

The aroma of simmering pumpkin, native herbs and fresh-baked bread filled the air at Finca Fest 2025, a community event at Lincoln University of...

Cooperative Extension
The Lincoln University of Missouri band marches down the streets of Jefferson City during the Homecoming parade.

Lincoln University Celebrates a Historic Centennial Homecoming

November 13, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Centennial Homecoming Celebration, held October 26...

Alumni University News
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A Night of Elegance: Lincoln University Hosts Masked Ball During 100th Homecoming Celebration

November 13, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri hosted its annual Masked Ball on October 31, 2025, at Jason Hall in Jefferson City. The elegant Homecoming gala...

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