January 14: The Day Lincoln University of Missouri’s Story Began
January 14, 2026On 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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On January 14, 1866, the foundation of Lincoln University was set in motion when soldiers of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantry...
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...
Lincoln University has named Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom program coordinator for its online Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development program,...
Lincoln University of Missouri’s Christine E. Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology, and alumni Travis Barrett (B.S....
Lincoln University of Missouri will offer undergraduates a unique global learning experience in 2026 through the Mozambique Study Abroad Program....
Lincoln University of Missouri has appointed Tikiy`a Henry, Ed.D., as assistant dean for student engagement. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...
The Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) will return to St. Joseph in January, bringing three days of workshops, conference tracks and a...
Academic integrity is and always will be the cornerstone of our mission. The University maintains a rigorous grade review process designed to...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) sent 11 students to Atlanta in November to strengthen their resumes and build connections at the 1890...
On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) celebrated the graduation of its 17th recruit class....
As 2025 comes to a close, Lincoln University celebrates a year of historic milestones and campus achievements. From our Centennial Homecoming to...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) has released enrollment data for the fall 2025 semester, showing...
Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Dean’s List honorees. The Dean’s List comprises full-time...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students and recent graduates showcased their research on national stages, earning awards and professional...
On December 12, 2025, the Lincoln University of Missouri School of Nursing recognized its newest Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates...
The 2025 season marked a strong year for Lincoln University athletics, with notable achievements in men’s basketball, men’s soccer and...
Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences acquired a new drone recently, opening the...
Lincoln University of Missouri—among the nation’s oldest HBCUs—will mark 160 years of advancing education, opportunity, and...
Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to announce the appointment of Piyusha Singh, Ph.D., as provost and vice president for academic...
Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce the appointment of Darius Watson, Ph.D., as dean of the School of Professional Studies....
In the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, the 1890 land-grant system — made up of 19 universities across the country...
Lincoln University welcomed members of the campus and local community on December 2 for its annual holiday celebration, an event designed to bring...
The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Trinity Richardson as our November Student Leader of the Month. Trinity exemplifies the...
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) wrapped up its Native Plant Academy series in Kansas City, concluding three weeks of practical...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) will play a key role in a $2.5 million NASA-funded project aimed at turning human waste into sustainable...