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A Degree Without Putting Life on Hold: How Para to Pro Helped Tyrice Whitaker Become a Teacher

August 21, 2026

Tyrice Whitaker has been drawn to teaching for as long as he can remember. In sixth grade, he crossed over from his school to a nearby elementary...

University News
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From Garden to Table: Student Workers Share Culture Through Food

August 20, 2026

During a summer cooking series, student workers with Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Native and Specialty Crops Program — Monae...

Cooperative Extension
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Ukrainian Veterans Explore Aquaculture Opportunities at Lincoln University

August 20, 2026

About 20 Ukrainian veterans visited Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) George Washington Carver Farm on July 15 to learn about aquaculture...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln Alumna Elle Michelle '16 Welcomes Class of 2030 at New Student Convocation

August 20, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri alumna Gabrielle “Elle Michelle” Williams Bland ’16 returned to her alma mater to welcome the...

Alumni University News
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Lincoln Alumni Express Strong Pride, Deep Connection in New Engagement Survey

August 17, 2026

Lincoln University alumni remain deeply proud of their alma mater and eager to strengthen their connections with fellow Blue Tigers, according to a...

Alumni
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From the Army to the Bookshelf: How RT Torry Is Honoring His Mother's Legacy

August 17, 2026

Ramon "RT" Torry's life reads like a study in service. The 1986 Lincoln University graduate is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant...

Alumni
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Lincoln University Faculty and Staff Prepare for Academic Year at Fall Institute 2026

August 17, 2026

Lincoln University faculty and staff gathered Aug. 10-11 for Fall Institute 2026, an annual event held during the week before fall classes begin....

Faculty/Staff
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Lincoln University Programs Strengthen Missouri’s Workforce and Communities

August 14, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) expands access to education and practical resources across the state. Through Cooperative Extension (LUCE),...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Alumna Elle Michelle to Keynote 2026 New Student Convocation

August 10, 2026

Lincoln University will welcome alumna Gabrielle "Elle Michelle" Williams Bland '16 as the keynote speaker for the university's...

Alumni University News
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Lincoln University Opens Expanded Nursing Education Spaces Within $45.5 Million Health and Security Sciences Institute

August 06, 2026

Preparing more highly skilled nurses to meet Missouri's growing health care workforce needs begins with providing students with opportunities...

University News Press Release
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Lincoln University Opens $45.5 Million Health and Security Sciences Institute

August 04, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri officially opened its new Health and Security Sciences Institute (HSSI) on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with a ribbon-cutting...

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Elizabeth Dorssom Authors Chapter on Navigating Graduate Education for First-Generation Students

August 03, 2026

Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science and coordinator of the Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development (MA CED)...

Faculty/Staff
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Lincoln University Chartered as Home of Scouting America Explorer Post 6265

July 31, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri has officially been chartered as the sponsoring organization for Scouting America's Explorer Post 6265,...

University News
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Kansas City Park Honoring LU Alumna Reopens After $3.2 million in Improvements

July 30, 2026

Kansas City named a park for Lincoln University alumna Yvonne Starks Wilson eight years ago, a tribute to an educator and legislator who spent more...

Alumni
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Lincoln University Welcomes 88 Students for Inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program

July 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri welcomed 88 high school scholars to campus for its inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars...

University News
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Lincoln University Showcases a Decade of Quinoa Research

July 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) showcased a decade of quinoa research during its 2026 Quinoa Field Day on July 14. Held at LU’s George...

Cooperative Research
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Summer Camp Opens New Paths to Future Careers

July 27, 2026

Fourteen high school students participated in Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) federally supported STEAM summer camp, held July...

Cooperative Research
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Lincoln University: Meeting Missouri Where It Matters Most

July 27, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) fulfills its land-grant mission of providing education opportunities through teaching, research and extension...

Cooperative Extension
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Research Examines Plant-Based Approaches to Parasite Management in Sheep

July 20, 2026

Recently published research in Frontiers in Veterinary Science highlights a Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) and University of Missouri (MU)...

Cooperative Research
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Lincoln University of Missouri to Lead Workforce Development in NSF Initiative with Potential $160 Million Investment

July 20, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Employment Academy (LUEA) is set to offer expanded workforce training to prepare Missouri workers for...

University News
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Farm Tour Showcases How Diversified Agriculture Builds Stronger Operations

July 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) Horticulture Educator Nathaniel St. Clair led a June 30 tour of Stacked Agroforestry, a regenerative farm and...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Workshop Helps Springfield Residents Turn Food Scraps Into Healthy Soil

July 14, 2026

Food scraps found new purpose during a vermicomposting workshop hosted by Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Horticulture Program on June...

Cooperative Extension
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Jefferson City News Tribune Highlights Progress on Heath and Security Sciences Institute

July 14, 2026

The Lincoln University Health & Security Sciences Institute (HSSI) was featured in a recent Jefferson City News Tribune article by Lizbeth...

University News
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Lincoln University Alumni Council Holds Second Annual Spring Retreat

July 13, 2026

The Lincoln University Alumni Council held its second annual Spring Retreat from April 29 through May 2, bringing together council members,...

Alumni
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How One Mid-Missouri Educator is Becoming a Certified Teacher Without Leaving the Classroom

July 10, 2026

For Haley Chastain, teaching was never really a question. The challenge was finding a path to the classroom that would allow her to keep working,...

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