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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...

Students University News Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Lincoln University Graduate Now Leads Missouri’s Largest Law Enforcement Agency

| March 11, 2026

Lincoln University alumnus Michael A. Turner has been appointed the 25th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, nearly 30 years after...

Alumni
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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...

University News 160th
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King’s Table Men’s Empowerment Experience Creates Space for Reflection and Growth

Sarah E. Davis | March 11, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) brought together male students and men from the community in February for the inaugural event in a series known...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Invites High School Juniors to Apply for Free One-Week Summer Camp

| March 11, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri is accepting applications for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program, a free residential...

Academics Admissions
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Lincoln University Joins Joplinites for National Seed Swap Day

Alex Naughton | March 06, 2026

Two outreach specialists from Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Innovative Small Farmers’ Outreach Program joined over 700...

Cooperative Extension
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Women Driving Agricultural Innovation, Impact at Lincoln University

Sarah E. Davis | March 06, 2026

Women at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences are shaping the future of agriculture....

Cooperative Extension
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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...

University News School of Nursing
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Lincoln University Low Tunnel Workshop Demonstrates Row Covers, Hoops and Seasonal Practices

Jenny Marie Lawrence | March 04, 2026

Protecting crops requires thoughtful planning and attention to seasonal changes. This February, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension brought...

Cooperative Extension
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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...

University News Students
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Working Together: Collaboration Fuels Research, Supports Conservation Efforts

Alex Naughton | February 26, 2026

Collaboration is one of Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) greatest strengths. Lincoln works with small farmers, educators, youth...

Cooperative Extension
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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...

Students University News
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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)...

School of Nursing University News
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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...

University News
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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...

University News
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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...

University News President
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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...

University News
Worn cover of Ebony magazine from March 1958 showing two smiling college-age women—one white and one Black—standing outdoors on a campus, each holding books. Headlines on the cover reference politics and education, including ‘The School That Was Too Good to Die.’

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...

University News
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Serving Missouri Communities: Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Across Generations

Jenny Marie Lawrence | February 11, 2026

For generations, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) has used agriculture to connect education with everyday needs across Missouri. That mission,...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University's Master’s in Education in Counseling Earns National ASCA Recognition

Sara Henderson | February 10, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Master of Education in Counseling program has earned national recognition from the American School Counselor...

Academics
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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

University News
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Student Leader Spotlight: January 2026

Sara Henderson | February 05, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri recognizes junior Gabriel Williams as January Student Leader of the Month for his exceptional leadership, academic...

Academics
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Lincoln's Elizabeth Dorssom Publishes New Research on Congressional Elections

| February 04, 2026

Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science at Lincoln University of Missouri, has published new research analyzing congressional...

Faculty/Staff Academics Social and Behavioral Sciences
Christian Williams, a Lincoln University of Missouri Marketing major, sits on stage holding a microphone at the BET HBCU Honors event.

Lincoln University Senior Christian Williams Recognized on National Stage Through HBCU Honors

Sara Henderson | February 01, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates senior Marketing major Christian Williams for his selection to the BET HBCU Honors Program, recognizing...

Alumni
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Lincoln University of Missouri Celebrates Black History Month While Honoring 160 Years of Legacy and Leadership

| February 01, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrates Black History Month 2026 during its 160th anniversary with educational, cultural and community events...

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