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Lincoln University to Honor Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremonies

Kathy Casteel | May 05, 2026
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Community Garden Opens at Lincoln University

Jenny Marie Lawrence | May 06, 2026

A new community garden is taking root on the edge of Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) campus, giving students, staff and community...

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

Mikael Epps on Choir, Community and Stepping into the Future

Sara Henderson | 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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Lincoln University Honors Faculty Excellence and Service at Annual Awards Event

| May 06, 2026

Lincoln University recognized outstanding faculty achievements across teaching, mentorship, community engagement and service during its annual...

Faculty/Staff University News
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LU Political Science Students Take Research to Statewide Science Conference

Sara Henderson | May 06, 2026

A Lincoln University of Missouri political science student brought original undergraduate research to a statewide audience this month, presenting...

University News
Blue and white commencement graphic with text "Congratulations Class of 2026."

Lincoln University to Honor Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremonies

Kathy Casteel | May 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate the class of 2026 at two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, at Robert and Charlene Mitchell...

University News
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Jade Westbrooks: Jefferson City Roots, Rising Into Her Own

Sara Henderson | May 04, 2026

Most students come to Lincoln University looking for a place to belong. Jade Westbrooks already knew where the hallways led. Growing up in...

Students University News School of Education
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Lincoln University Showcases Research and Innovation at ARD Symposium

Sara E. Davis | April 30, 2026

Lincoln University (LU) faculty and students showcased their work in March at the 2026 Association of 1890 Research Directors (ARD) Research...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Celebrates Top Academic Achievements at 2026 Honors Convocation

| April 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri students, faculty, staff, family and friends celebrated the achievements of the university’s top academic...

University News
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Lincoln University professor David Walton earns ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship

Sara Henderson | April 24, 2026

David Walton, associate professor of history and African American and Africana studies at Lincoln University of Missouri, has been named a 2026...

Faculty/Staff
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Lincoln University Farms Evaluate Virtual Fencing

Alex Naughton | April 22, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) began experimenting with virtual fencing in March. Using new software and solar-powered collars, LU’s...

Cooperative Extension
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Small Ruminant Program Hosts Second Annual Fencing Field Day

Sarah E. Davis | April 20, 2026

The Small Ruminant Program at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) held its second annual Fencing Field Day on March 20, drawing producers from...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Senior Megan Twehus Earns Statewide English Education Award

| April 17, 2026

Lincoln University senior Megan Twehus has been named this year’s recipient of the Robert J. Greef Award, an annual honor recognizing...

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Student Leader Spotlight: March 2026

Sara Henderson | April 17, 2026

The Division of Student Affairs is delighted to celebrate Lucianie Pierre as our March Student Leader of the Month. Lucianie's leadership,...

Academics Students University News
Lea Langdon talks with a participant beside a wooden compost bin labeled “COMPOST” during an outdoor workshop.

LU Workshop Teaches Composting for Nutrient-Rich Soil

Jenny Marie Lawrence | April 15, 2026

What if yard debris and kitchen scraps could help build healthier soil? At Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) recent compost workshop,...

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

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

Sara Henderson | 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...

Community Students Alumni
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Lincoln University Students Present Work at 2026 Sigma Tau Delta International Convention

| April 13, 2026

Three Lincoln University students were accepted to present their work at the 2026 Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in New Orleans,...

Humanities and Communications University News
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Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and Jefferson City Native Natalie E. Hudson to Deliver Lincoln University Honors Convocation Keynote Address

| April 10, 2026

As Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates its 160th year, Lincolnites will gather April 23 to honor the university’s top students of 2026....

University News
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Students Develop Business Ideas at Lincoln University Hackathon

| April 09, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri hosted The Side Hustle Business Hackathon Event on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Room 100 of Page Library, giving...

School of Business University News
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Beyond the Harvest: Native Fruits Benefit People and Wildlife

Jenny Marie Lawrence | April 08, 2026

Native fruits offer more than a seasonal harvest. During a recent Grow Native! webinar, Nadia Navarrete-Tindall of Lincoln University of Missouri...

Cooperative Extension
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High School Students Invited to Apply for NASA-Supported STEAM Camp

| April 08, 2026

From drones and robotics to artificial intelligence and digital agriculture, high school students can explore emerging technologies this summer...

University News
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Lincoln University Partners with Discovery Center to Promote Early Nutrition

Sarah E. Davis | April 07, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) Cooperative Extension educators are bringing hands-on nutrition lessons to young learners through a new...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Researcher Studies Ram Fertility, Explores Hemp-Based Feed Impacts

Sarah E. Davis | April 07, 2026

An active research project at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is helping researchers better understand ram fertility by studying reproductive...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Addresses Needs, Uplifts Leaders with Youth Development Programming

Alex Naughton | April 07, 2026

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) is dedicated to supporting youth on their...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Invites High School Juniors to Apply for Free One-Week Summer Camp

| April 06, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri is accepting applications for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program, a free residential...

Academics Admissions
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Nutrition Program Coordinators Convene at 2026 EFNEP Conference

Alex Naughton | April 02, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Judith Mutamba joined over 100 nutrition specialists from across the country on March 2-5 for the 2026...

Cooperative Extension