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Students will put their agricultural knowledge to the test at the FFA Career Development Experience (CDE) on March 16, hosted by Lincoln University's College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences. Photo from Lincoln University’s 2022 CDE event.

Lincoln University of Missouri to Host 41st Future Farmers of America Career Development Experience for High School Students

March 14, 2023

Lincoln University's College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences (LUCAEHS) will host its 41st Future Farmers of America (FFA)...

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The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati aims to educate visitors about the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad.

Private Donor Funds Lincoln University Students’ National Underground Railroad Tour

March 07, 2023

Thanks to the support of an anonymous donor, 46 Lincoln University of Missouri students and three staff members participated in the LU National...

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Writing, Publishing, Teaching — LU Assistant Professor Publishes 5th Book

March 02, 2023

For Lincoln University of Missouri English students, learning from Assistant Professor of English Daren Dean means more than talking about works...

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Steward Art Gallery Unveiling

Lincoln University of Missouri Unveils Dorothy E. Steward Art Gallery on March 10

February 28, 2023

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) invites the public to the unveiling of the Dorothy E. Steward Art Gallery on March 10 at 11:30 a.m. Located on...

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Help Lincoln University of Missouri Win in Home Depot’s Retool Your School Contest!

Help Lincoln University of Missouri Win in Home Depot’s Retool Your School Contest!

February 27, 2023

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is looking for support as it takes part in the Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant, sponsored by Home...

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LU journalism graduating senior Darianna McGee listens to Keisha Lance Bottoms during a White House briefing. Feb. 23, 2023. (Clarion News photo)

LU journalism student joins White House briefing

February 25, 2023

Senior Advisor to the President for Public Engagement Keisha Lance Bottoms held an HBCU-related briefing Thursday afternoon at the White House. She...

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Lincoln University of Missouri honored former employee Felix Wulff with a plaque in the George Washington Carver Farm multipurpose room. Pictured left to right: Chris Boeckmann, LU farm superintendent; LU Curator Terry Rackers; LU President John, B. Moseley; Lisa Wulff, Wulff’s daughter; Joann Wulff, Wulff’s wife; and Doug Moeller, LU farm technician.

Lincoln University of Missouri Honors Former Longtime Employee Felix Wulff

February 24, 2023

Family, friends, students, staff and alumni of Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) paid tribute to the late Felix Wulff, at a plaque dedication...

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NASA Selects Lincoln University of Missouri to Receive $1.5 Million Grant for Minority University Research and Education Project

February 23, 2023

NASA recently announced Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) as one of the eight HBCUs competitively chosen to receive funding through their new...

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Senior Obadiah Amponsah is one of LU’s 2022-23 HBCU Scholars for the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity.

The HBCU Scholars Experience: Setting the Example for Excellence and Giving Back to LU

February 22, 2023

With elite recognition comes responsibility for Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) seniors Obadiah Amponsah and Marlan “Johnny” Myers....

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Mercy Marie Gonzalez, Lincoln University of Missouri senior, member of the Blue Tiger Women’s Basketball team, and one of the newest members of the Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) — the word “team” means a lot.

Team Player: Mercy Gonzalez on Protecting, Serving and Inspiring the Blue Tiger Community

February 22, 2023

Drive to make a difference is a powerful motivator, and for Mercy Marie Gonzalez, it’s driving her to be the kind of law enforcement officer...

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LU Researchers Pioneer Innovative Food Safety Monitoring Device

February 15, 2023

Researchers at Lincoln University (LU) of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences (CAEHS) are working on a new...

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In collaboration with the Missouri State Museum, Lincoln University’s special topics course in museum studies engages students and creates holistic, all-encompassing delivery of history.

Black History Matters

February 14, 2023

In collaboration with the Missouri State Museum, Lincoln University’s special topics course in museum studies engages students and creates...

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Lincoln University of Missouri President Dr. John Moseley addresses the crowd during LU’s 2023 Founders’ Day, honoring the enlisted Black men and white officers of the 62nd and 65th Colored Infantries who founded the University and fought to secure the right to education for freed Blacks following the Civil War.

Moving Forward Together: Lincoln University of Missouri Founders’ Day 2023 Call to Carry on the Legacy

February 10, 2023

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated 157 years of education during the 2023 Founders’ Day celebration on campus on Thursday, Feb. 9....

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In a creative initiative to cultivate more Black officers, Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., in 2021 became the first HBCU in the country to start a police academy. It has since graduated more than 45 cadets.

Police Departments Look to HBCUs to Recruit New Officers

February 07, 2023

Amidst an ongoing struggle to recruit and retain officers, police departments across the country are going to historically Black colleges and...

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Asamoah Zadok was named one of 15 Agricultural Scholars in 2023 by Farm Foundation. Zadok is pursuing a master’s degree sustainable agriculture with a specialization in agribusiness from Lincoln University of Missouri.

Lincoln University of Missouri Student Asamoah Zadok named Farm Foundation 2023 Agricultural Scholar

February 03, 2023

Asamoah Zadok, a first-year student at Lincoln University (LU) of Missouri, was recently named a Farm Foundation 2023 Agricultural Scholar. Zadok,...

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Lincoln University’s Family of the Year for 2023

Lincoln University Honors Jefferson City’s Logan Family for Founders' Day

February 03, 2023

For nearly 150 years, Lincoln University of Missouri has figured prominently in the lives of the Logan family. Sisters Sheila Logan Symes and Joyce...

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Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates Black History Month with events throughout February.

Lincoln University of Missouri Celebrates Black History Month 2023

February 02, 2023

February marks the annual celebration of Black History Month. To honor the contributions and heritage of Black Americans and their role in U.S....

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Lincoln University of Missouri Agreement Signing Ceremony Formalizes Transfer Path for College of Lake County Students

Lincoln University of Missouri Agreement Signing Ceremony Formalizes Transfer Path for College of Lake County Students

January 30, 2023

Students at College of Lake County (CLC) in Illinois seeking bachelor’s degrees through Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) will soon have a...

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Lincoln University of Missouri Announces Additions of Baseball and Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Plus Move to Great Lakes Valley Conference

January 26, 2023

On January 26, 2023, Lincoln University Blue Tiger Athletics announced the addition of baseball and soccer starting in fall 2023. Also announced...

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LUPD Capt. Marcus Holmes Blue Tiger Bio

Blue Tiger Bio: Capt. Marcus Holmes

January 23, 2023

When Marcus Holmes returned to Lincoln University as a police captain in 2017, his career came full circle. It was a homecoming 20 years in the...

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Lincoln University of Missouri has hired Dr. Douglas LaVergne as dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences

Lincoln University Appoints New Agriculture Dean

January 19, 2023

Lincoln has hired Dr. Douglas LaVergne as dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences. LaVergne comes to Lincoln from...

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Lincoln University of Missouri Announces Fall 2022 Dean's List

January 18, 2023

Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to announce its fall 2022 Dean's List.

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Lincoln University Law Enforcement Academy Featured in Article on Diversifying Police Departments

January 18, 2023

Read how law enforcement departments are turning to HBCUs to diversify and strengthen their forces. Lincoln University Law Enforcement Academy...

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Lincoln University’s 2023 Founders’ Day Celebration

Award-Winning Strategic Leader and Former Miss Lincoln to Speak at Lincoln University’s 2023 Founders’ Day Celebration

January 10, 2023

Senior sales leader and former Miss Lincoln Lauren Maupins, a 1989 graduate of Lincoln University of Missouri, will headline the University’s...

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 2022 in Review: Top 10 Lincoln University Stories

2022 in Review: Top 10 Lincoln University Stories

December 29, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, take a look back at some of the amazing things that have happened at Lincoln University of Missouri. After reviewing the...

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