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Message from the President: 2026 State of the University Report

| October 26, 2026
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Alpha Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, celebrates 96 years of sisterhood and service at Lincoln University

November 03, 2026

For more than nine decades, the Astonishing Alpha Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, has been part of Lincoln University of...

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From Mozambique to Missouri: Lincoln University Fulbright Scholar Connects International Education With Local Communities

November 02, 2026

At Lincoln University of Missouri, international education extends beyond the classroom, connecting global perspectives with local experiences and...

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Lincoln University Inducts Col. Leslie E. Akins into ROTC Hall of Fame

November 02, 2026

Col. Leslie E. Akins '00, '01, a two-time Lincoln University graduate and senior Army Judge Advocate, was inducted into the Blue Tiger...

Alumni
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Training Prepares Educators to Support Organic Agriculture

October 27, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) agricultural educators, farmers and ranchers strengthened their knowledge of organic and regenerative...

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Lincoln University Workshops Help Gardeners Make the Most of Fall

October 27, 2026

The arrival of fall doesn't have to mean the end of gardening season. Through a four-part workshop series, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU)...

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Message from the President: 2026 State of the University Report

October 26, 2026

As Lincoln University celebrates 160 years, President Moseley reflects on how far we have come in the 2026 State of the University report.

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Lincoln University Strada Scholars Explore African Heritage During Educational Summit in Ghana

October 23, 2026

Three Lincoln University of Missouri students traveled to Ghana, West Africa, to explore their ancestral heritage, engage in cultural exchanges and...

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A New Chapter of Meaningful Aging

October 22, 2026

Growing older can bring the unexpected: a chance to begin again. The 28th annual Missouri Institute on Meaningful Aging (MIMA) embraced that...

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From The Ground Up Project Connects Research and Farmers

October 21, 2026

Through the project From the Ground Up, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) researchers are helping Midwest farmers explore agricultural practices...

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Lincoln University Peanut Trials Explore Opportunities for Southeast Missouri Farmers

October 19, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) researcher Suman Veeramasu is leading a project to identify peanut cultivars — varieties selected for...

Cooperative Extension
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LU Partners with MU for Master Gardener Course

October 15, 2026

Lincoln University’s commitment to education and community partnership was on display in September in Carthage, Missouri, as Jack...

Cooperative Extension
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Agribusiness Certification Series Connects Business Planning With Hands-On Farming

October 14, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) Cooperative Extension offers a yearlong agribusiness certification training series designed to help farmers...

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Partnership Aims to Transform Vacant Land Into Agricultural Opportunities

October 14, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) has partnered with GRO Health Center (GRO) to help transform vacant properties in North St. Louis into...

Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
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Smart Solutions for Small Spaces: IPM Trains St. Louis Urban Growers

October 13, 2026

This September, Lincoln University’s (LU) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program held a hands-on workshop for urban growers in the Saint...

Cooperative Extension
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Professors and Graduate Student Share Insights from 2026 Faculty Research Seminar

October 09, 2026

Recently, members of Lincoln University’s faculty and graduate student program attended the two-day 2026 Faculty Research Seminar in...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Announces Vision for Welcome Center and Museum, Permanent Home for Dawkins ’77 Art Collection

October 08, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated alumna Florene C. Dawkins during its 160th Homecoming celebration on Sept. 24 in Memorial Hall with the...

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Lincoln University Celebrates 160 Years During Homecoming 2026

October 08, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s 160th anniversary provided the backdrop for Homecoming 2026, Sept. 20-26, as Blue Tigers returned to the...

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Lincoln University and Missouri Organic Association Host Organic Field Day

October 07, 2026

Farmers recently gathered at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) for a day of farm demonstrations and educational presentations focused on organic...

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Missouri Producers Explore Practical Resources at Regional Conferences

October 06, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Horticulture Program brought practical, research-based education to farmers through a recent series of...

Cooperative Extension
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Pick Your Own Produce at Lincoln University’s Community Garden

October 06, 2026

A fresh harvest tastes even better when you pick it yourself. Every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. until the first frost, Lincoln University of Missouri...

Cooperative Extension
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Ameren Missouri Awards $100,000 Grant to Lincoln University of Missouri for Student Success, Workforce Readiness

October 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri has received a $100,000 grant from Ameren Missouri to support the University’s “Strengthen Education...

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Nadia Navarrete-Tindall gives a presentation on native plants to a seated audience during Forrest Keeling Nursery’s annual field day.

LU Cooperative Extension Highlights Native Edible Crops and Agroforestry

October 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Nadia Navarrete-Tindall joined more than 500 growers, landowners and native plant enthusiasts at...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Explorer Post 6265 Officially Chartered

October 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Explorer Post 6265 was officially chartered during the Jefferson City Council meeting on Sept. 21,...

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Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated Continues Legacy of Service at Lincoln University

September 30, 2026

Founded March 30, 1930, the Alpha Theta Chapter has a longstanding history at Lincoln University. The chapter represents the values and traditions...

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Dorssom’s Chapter Featured in Award-Winning Political Science Volume

September 29, 2026

Lincoln University’s Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science, contributed a chapter to Teaching Experimental...

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