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Lincoln University Social Work Student Selected as 2026 BPD Student Fellow

March 12, 2026

Deyana Chism, a graduating senior BSW student at Lincoln University, was selected as one of only five students nationwide to serve as a 2026...

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A Legacy of Service: Lincoln University Community Leads with Purpose

March 11, 2026

As Lincoln University celebrates 160 years of educational excellence, leadership and community impact, the 2025–2026 academic year has been...

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Lincoln University of Missouri Accepting Applications for AAS Nursing Program Through April 1

March 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri's School of Nursing is reminding prospective students that the application deadline for the Associate of...

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Lincoln University’s Jaylan Franks Selected for Prestigious Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum

February 27, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri student Jaylan Franks was one of 60 collegiate students nominated to represent LU at the 39th Annual...

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Freshman Savion Harris Takes Initiative with Early Internship at the Missouri Capitol

February 25, 2026

While most Lincoln University political science majors complete internships during their junior or senior years, freshman Savion Harris...

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Lincoln University School of Nursing Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2026 BSN Program Cohort

February 25, 2026

The Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) School of Nursing is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)...

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Champion of Black History: Lincoln University History Professor Lorenzo Johnston Greene

February 25, 2026

Lorenzo Johnston Greene, a pioneering African American historian and longtime Lincoln University of Missouri faculty member, reshaped the study of...

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Empowering Missouri’s Workforce: Lincoln University Employment Academy Featured in Jefferson City News Tribune

February 23, 2026

Lincoln University was recently featured in a Jefferson City News Tribune article by Lizbeth Garcia, highlighting the impact and growth of the...

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Reflecting on Lincoln’s Enduring Mission: News Tribune Editorial

February 19, 2026

In a recent Jefferson City News Tribune editorial titled, "Lincoln maintains commitment to education through eras," President John...

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Lincoln University of Missouri Remembers Civil Rights Advocate Rev. Jesse Jackson

February 18, 2026

The Lincoln University of Missouri community joins the nation in mourning the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17. A lifelong...

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Lincoln University in Ebony Magazine 1958: “The School That Was Too Good to Die”

February 16, 2026

In its March 1958 issue, Ebony magazine featured Lincoln University of Missouri in an article examining the university’s student integration...

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Statement on Events Hosted on the Lincoln University Campus

February 09, 2026

Statement on Events Hosted on the Lincoln University Campus

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Joseph Simmons Jr. poses in doctoral regalia with a gray gown, red accents, and a red doctoral cap, marking his achievement as a Ph.D. graduate in special education.

Joseph Simmons Jr.'s Trailblazing Journey to Becoming UNLV's First Black Male Ph.D. in Special Education

January 30, 2026

Joseph Simmons Jr. ’12 recently became the first Black male to earn a Ph.D. in special education at the University of Nevada, Las...

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Lincoln University Research Advances Food Safety and Nutrition Awareness

January 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri research is examining how nanoparticles used in agriculture move through soil and crops, with implications for food...

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Lincoln University Commemorates 160 Years of Educational Excellence at 2026 Founders’ Day Convocation

January 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri kicked off its year-long 160th anniversary celebration with the annual Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday,...

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January 14: The Day Lincoln University of Missouri’s Story Began

January 14, 2026

On January 14, 1866, the foundation of Lincoln University was set in motion when soldiers of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantry...

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Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom Named MA in Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator

January 12, 2026

Lincoln University has named Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom program coordinator for its online Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development program,...

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Lincoln University Honors the Cooper Family as 2026 Family of the Year

January 12, 2026

Lincoln University is proud to announce that the Cooper family will be recognized as the 2026 Family of the Year, an honor that celebrates their...

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Lincoln University’s Christine Boston and Alumni Featured in Missouri Humanities Prairie Home Video

January 06, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Christine E. Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology, and alumni Travis Barrett (B.S....

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Go Global with Lincoln University: Study in Mozambique

January 06, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will offer undergraduates a unique global learning experience in 2026 through the Mozambique Study Abroad Program....

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Lincoln University Appoints Tikiy`a Henry as Assistant Dean for Student Engagement

January 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri has appointed Tikiy`a Henry, Ed.D., as assistant dean for student engagement. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...

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Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy Celebrates 17th Graduating Class

December 22, 2025

On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) celebrated the graduation of its 17th recruit class....

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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 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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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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