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Drenda Williams '97 is Turning Her Story of Survival into Hope for Others Through DJW Wellness Drinks

October 22, 2025

Drenda Williams ’97 is turning her story of survival into hope for others through DJW Wellness Drinks. When Drenda Williams arrived at...

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Down Memory Lane: Celebrating a Century of Lincoln University Homecoming

October 22, 2025

As Lincoln University of Missouri marks its 100th Homecoming, October 26 through November 1, we celebrate a century of community, tradition and...

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Florene Dawkins’ Rare Art and Book Collection Finds a Home at Lincoln

October 21, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) alumna Florene Calvin Dawkins, a longtime educator and community advocate, is donating more than 100 pieces...

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Dennis Strobel '74 Establishes Cecil Blue Scholarship

October 20, 2025

The influence of a great professor lasts far beyond the classroom. For generations of Lincoln University students, faculty have not only shaped...

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Honoring 40 Years of Dwight T. Reed Stadium: A Lincoln Legacy

October 20, 2025

As Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates its 100th Homecoming in 2025, the Blue Tiger community also marks another significant milestone...

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LU Alumni Council to Launch Alumni Affinity Groups at Homecoming Pre-Game Reception

October 15, 2025

Lincoln University alumni are invited to gather for a special pre-game celebration marking the launch of the university’s new Alumni Affinity...

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Lincoln University Welcomes New Access & Abilities Coordinator

October 15, 2025

Lincoln has hired Kylie Hoover as coordinator of Access and Ability Services. In this role, Hoover will lead efforts to support students who...

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Lincoln University to Host History Symposium During Jefferson City’s 200th Anniversary Celebration

October 13, 2025

As part of Jefferson City’s 200th anniversary celebration, Lincoln University will host the JC200 History...

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Lincoln University Reports Continued Enrollment, Retention and Academic Growth for Students in 2025

October 13, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri continues to see strong momentum in student success and academic achievement, marking another year of progress....

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Honoring a Century of Alumni Traditions: Lincoln University Homecoming 2025

October 01, 2025

Mark your calendars: Homecoming 2025 at Lincoln University will take place from October 26 to November 1, 2025. This year’s celebration marks...

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Lincoln University Awarded $725,669 National Science Foundation Grant for Project Strengthening Rural Resilience

September 22, 2025

Lincoln University has received a $725,669 grant from the National Science Foundation to support its research project, Excellence in Research:...

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Founded on Freedom: Lincoln University Featured in PBS KMOS Special

September 17, 2025

In the aftermath of the Civil War, Black Union soldiers of the 62nd and 65th Regiments pooled their resources and determination to establish a...

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Flipping the Script on Aging: Lincoln University Hosts 2025 Missouri Institute on Meaningful Aging

September 17, 2025

Lincoln University’s Paula J. Carter Center on Health and Aging hosted the 2025 Missouri Institute on Meaningful Aging (MIMA) Aug....

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Lincoln University Earns National Accreditation for Educator Preparation Programs

September 17, 2025

The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full seven-year accreditation to Lincoln University’s...

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Lincoln University Holds Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony

September 15, 2025

On Thursday, September 11, the Lincoln University community gathered on the Quad for Patriot Day: A Day of Remembrance, honoring the lives lost in...

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Lincoln University EMT Fall 2025 Students Receive Full Tuition Support Through AT&T Grant

September 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 cohort of Lincoln University’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate program will have their tuition fully covered,...

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Lincoln University Archives Presents New Exhibit on Athletics Legacy

September 12, 2025

The Lincoln University Archives and Ethnic Studies Center is proud to announce a new exhibit celebrating the rich history of athletics at Lincoln...

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Lincoln University Introduces Inaugural Sapphire Award Honorees

September 10, 2025

As Lincoln University of Missouri marks its historic 100th Homecoming, the tradition of honoring individuals whose lives reflect the spirit of...

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Lincoln University Celebrates the Launch of the 2025-26 Academic Year at Opening Convocation

September 09, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the start of the 2025-26 academic year with its annual Opening Convocation on Thursday, September 4, in...

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Blue Tiger Legend Lemar Parrish Selected for Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor

September 02, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to announce that distinguished alumnus Lemar Parrish, Class of 1970, has been selected for induction into...

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Lincoln University Dedicates New Zen Den for Student Well-Being

August 29, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri dedicated the Blue Tigers Zen Den Room on August 19 with a ribbon-cutting at Thompkins Health Center, marking the...

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The Legacy Legends Challenge: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future

August 25, 2025

In celebration of Lincoln University’s 100th Homecoming, we’re calling on the Legacy Legends — alumni from the...

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Chief Gary Hill: A Decade of Service to LU

August 25, 2025

It’s been nearly a decade since LUPD Chief Gary Hill arrived on the historical HBCU campus affectionately known as Blue Tiger Nation....

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Lincoln University of Missouri Celebrates Grand Reopening of Dawson Hall

August 13, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the grand reopening of Dawson Hall on Aug. 12, marking the completion of a $23 million renovation of the...

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From Miss Lincoln to Legacy Maker — Staci Garrett Oliver ’85

August 06, 2025

Staci Garrett Oliver’s connection to Lincoln University of Missouri runs deep. Her decision to attend LU was inspired by a family legacy that...

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