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President Moseley and Florene Dawkins stand beside an art piece and pose for a photo at the art exhibit.

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...

Alumni University News
Chris Boeckmann speaks to participants seated on a trolley during a tour of Lincoln University’s Alan T. Busby Farm.

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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Lincoln University Supports Sheep and Goat Producers Through Education and Training

September 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Small Ruminant Field Day brought together 68 participants at George Washington Carver Farm in Jefferson...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Alumna Ke'yanna McCall Nominated for Two Mid-America Emmy Awards

September 29, 2026

Lincoln University alumna Ke'yanna Johnson has earned two Mid-America Emmy Award nominations for her work as a producer at KMOV in St. Louis.

Alumni University News
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Danisha Williams Named Lincoln University’s Title IX Coordinator

September 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri has named Danisha Williams, Ed.D., executive director of enrollment management, as its Title IX coordinator. 

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Lincoln University Constitution Day Program Explores Black Freedom in Revolutionary Virginia

September 28, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri marked Constitution Day Sept. 17 with a program featuring Adam McNeil, assistant professor of American studies at...

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“Lincoln Loved Me First”: How Alumnus Hardy K. Dorsey Sr. Is Inspiring a New Wave of Giving

September 25, 2026

For Hardy K. Dorsey Sr. ’69, giving back to Lincoln University is deeply personal. “I love Lincoln University because Lincoln...

Alumni University News
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Blue Tiger Challenge Invites Lincoln Alumni to Give Back During Homecoming 2026

September 25, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri alumni are being invited to participate in the inaugural Blue Tiger Challenge, a new giving initiative launching...

University News Alumni
A group of women fill up bags with tolietry items for students.

36 Divas Continue Homecoming Tradition of Service to Lincoln University Students

September 24, 2026

What began with a collection of gently used purses filled with toiletries has grown into one of Lincoln University's most enduring Homecoming...

Alumni
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Lincoln University Marks Suicide Prevention Month with Campus Events, Mental Health Resources

September 23, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month this September through campus events and expanded mental...

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Waana Kaluwasha holds a sweet potato in both hands while speaking to workshop participants.

Lincoln University Helps Growers Protect Sweet Potatoes After Harvest

September 22, 2026

Sweet potatoes spend months growing underground, but what happens after harvest determines how well they keep. To help growers protect their crop,...

Cooperative Research
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Lincoln University Alumni to Share Career Insights During Homecoming Panel

September 17, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will bring alumni and current students together for career conversations and professional mentorship during the Talk...

Alumni University News
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Lincoln University to Celebrate 160 Years, Honor Sapphire Award Recipients at Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree 

September 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate 160 years of history, tradition and Blue Tiger pride during its 160th Birthday Bash Scholarship...

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The Lincoln University Marching Band marches down the street during the 2025 Homecoming parade.

Lincoln University Welcomes Jefferson City Community to Homecoming 2026 Events

September 15, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri is inviting the Jefferson City community to join Blue Tigers on campus and downtown during Homecoming 2026, Sept....

University News Alumni 160th
Students in blue and white Marching Band uniforms march during the Homecoming 2026 parade.

Lincoln University of Missouri to Celebrate 160 Years During Homecoming 2026

September 09, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to campus Sept. 20-26 for Homecoming 2026, as the...

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Lincoln University Celebrates Launch of 2026-27 Academic Year at Opening Convocation

September 08, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the start of the 2026-27 academic year with its annual Opening Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 3, in...

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Eight Youth Sheep Skillathon participants stand with Sarah Glendening beneath a Missouri State Fair sign, with several participants holding prize gift cards.

4-H and FFA Youth Showcase Sheep Knowledge at Missouri State Fair

September 08, 2026

4-H and FFA participants at the Missouri State Fair put their knowledge to the test during the Youth Sheep Skillathon, a competition focused on...

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