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Lincoln University Announces Updates on Alumni Engagement

September 12, 2024

Lincoln University announced a series of updates on alumni engagement efforts while reaffirming its commitment to uphold the University’s...

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Portrait of Dr. Lisa Joyner, Executive Director for Health and Well-Being at Lincoln University, with the university logo and her title displayed.

Lisa Joyner Named Lincoln University of Missouri Interim Executive Director for Health and Well-Being

September 11, 2024

Lincoln University has announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa Joyner as the interim executive director for health and well-being. Dr. Joyner brings...

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Lincoln University School of Nursing Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 BSN Program Cohort

Lincoln University School of Nursing Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 BSN Program Cohort

September 11, 2024

Join the next generation of healthcare leaders with Lincoln University's School of Nursing. Apply by September 24, 2024, at 5 p.m. for our...

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Community lay leaders from St. Louis at the 26th MIMA conference. 

Lincoln University’s 26th Annual Missouri Institute on Minority Aging Champions Aging With Dignity Through AI

September 04, 2024

The Paula J. Carter Center on Minority Health and Aging (PJCCMHA) at Lincoln University’s (LU) Cooperative Extension hosted the 26th annual...

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Lincoln University Opening Convocation 2024. The image features the Lincoln University logo and the text 'Lincoln University Opening Convocation' in elegant, script-like font against a dark blue background. The year '2024' is displayed vertically on the right side of the image.

Lincoln University Opens Academic Year with Fall Convocation

August 30, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri will observe the start of the 2024-25 academic year with its annual opening convocation on Thursday, Sept. 5. The...

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Paula Clay has been selected as Lincoln University of Missouri’s new director of career services.

Lincoln University of Missouri Announces Paula Clay as New Director of Career Services

August 26, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has announced the appointment of Paula Clay as the new director of career services.

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Lincoln University Welcomes New Assistant Deans in Student Affairs

Lincoln University Welcomes New Assistant Deans in Student Affairs

August 22, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has announced the appointment of two new leaders in student affairs — Cornelius Brownlee, M.S., Ed.S., as...

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Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom, LU assistant professor of political science, was awarded the 2024 Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award.

Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom Receives 2024 Michael Brintnall Award for Excellence in Teaching

August 21, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom has been honored with the 2024 Michael Brintnall...

Faculty/Staff
Lincoln University Director of Golf Kortland Ware Named 2024 HBCU Coach of the Year

Lincoln University Director of Golf Kortland Ware Named 2024 HBCU Coach of the Year

August 21, 2024

On Monday, August 19, the Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA) and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced Kortland...

Athletics
Dr. Grant Winrow has been selected as Lincoln University of Missouri’s new vice president for university advancement.

Dr. Grant Winrow Selected as Lincoln University of Missouri Vice President for University Advancement

August 19, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has selected Dr. Grant Winrow as its new vice president for university advancement. Dr. Winrow, who joins the...

Faculty/Staff
Lincoln University introduces a 100% online Cybersecurity Certificate Program for spring 2025.

Lincoln University Introduces 100% Online Cybersecurity Certificate Program for Spring 2025

August 15, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri is launching a new Cybersecurity Certificate program spring 2025. This fully online program offers a flexible...

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Jefferson City Community Donates $540 to Lincoln University Archives

Jefferson City Community Donates $540 to Lincoln University Archives

August 15, 2024

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, a donation of $540 was presented to the Lincoln University Archives from Jefferson City community members. The...

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Lincoln University of Missouri broadcast journalism major Gabriel Williams has been selected as a 2024 HBCU Scholar.

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Gabriel Williams Selected as 2024 HBCU Scholar

August 12, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri upcoming senior Gabriel Williams has been accepted into the U.S. Department of Education White House Initiative on...

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Over the past decade, Lincoln University of Missouri has reported significant increases in student GPAs.

Lincoln University of Missouri Reports a Decade of Academic Gains

August 06, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has reported significant academic gains over the past decade. The increases in GPA across different demographics and...

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Carlos Graham, Lincoln University of Missouri’s executive associate to the president and director of government and community relations, volunteering for Serve Jeff City.

LU’s Carlos Graham and Joshua Dunne Selected as Fisher Family Good Samaritan Award Winners

August 06, 2024

Congratulations to Carlos Graham and Joshua Dunne on being named Fisher Family Good Samaritan Award winners! This prestigious award recognizes...

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Students in Lincoln University's EDU 260 course crafted interactive Mini-Epcot presentations for children in grades 1-3 from the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City.

Lincoln University Students Bring the World to Jefferson City Children with Mini-Epcot Project

July 30, 2024

Students from Lincoln University's EDU 260 course, Education and Cultural Diversity, brought the world to local children through their...

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Emily Althoff, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new state extension specialist in urban entomology, a joint position created by Lincoln University (LU) and the University of Missouri (MU). Her role will enhance collaborative extension efforts and tackle critical urban pest management issues.

Lincoln University and University of Missouri Create Joint Appointment for State Extension Specialist in Urban Entomology

July 26, 2024

Lincoln University (LU) and the University of Missouri (MU) have created a new joint position for a state extension specialist in urban entomology....

Cooperative Extension Faculty/Staff
LU alumnus Rufus Logan is being honored with a marker on the African-American Heritage Trail.

Honoring LU Alumnus Rufus Logan: A Legacy on Columbia's African-American Heritage Trail

July 23, 2024

Rufus Logan, a distinguished alumnus of Lincoln University, is being honored with a marker on the African-American Heritage Trail in Columbia,...

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Attendees enjoy a trolley ride to the quinoa fields, where they interact with the plant firsthand.

Lincoln University’s Quinoa Field Day: Pioneering Crop Research and Development

July 22, 2024

Lincoln University Cooperative Research (LUCR) hosted Quinoa Field Day at Carver Farm on July 16, showcasing groundbreaking research on...

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Dr. Tunsisa Hurisso, a soil scientist and research and extension assistant professor at the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences at Lincoln University of Missouri, serves as the co-principal investigator and lead coordinator for the project activities at LU.

Lincoln University Partners in $10 Million Project to Advance Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices

July 09, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) scientists are participating in a multistate team led by Ohio State University that is launching...

Cooperative Research University News
Dr. Douglas LaVergne, wearing a suit and yellow tie, poses for a professional headshot against a neutral background.

Dr. Douglas LaVergne Promoted as New Vice President of Land-Grant Engagement at Lincoln University of Missouri

July 01, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has promoted Dr. Douglas LaVergne to the newly created position of vice president of land-grant engagement, in...

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Lush quinoa plants with broad green leaves and developing seed clusters under sunlight.

Maximizing Quinoa's Potential at Upcoming Lincoln University's Field Day

July 01, 2024

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lincoln University’s Cooperative Research (LUCR) will host its annual Quinoa Field Day at...

Cooperative Research
Lincoln Univeristy of Missouri fall 2023 graduate Maddison Welker has been awarded with the Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow (MTLT) Award for the 2023-24 academic year.

Lincoln University Graduate Maddison Welker Wins Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow Award

June 28, 2024

Maddison Welker, a recent graduate of Lincoln University, has been honored with the Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow (MTLT) Award for the...

Alumni
Dr. Tobias R. Morgan, Chief of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Lincoln University, stands in a suit with the university logo.

Dr. Tobias R. Morgan Selected as Lincoln University of Missouri Chief of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

June 24, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has selected Dr. Tobias R. Morgan as the new chief student affairs officer and dean of students. As chief student...

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