Student Spotlight

Andrew Allee:
Congratulations Andrew Allee, an Honors College scholar (4.0 GPA) from Jefferson City, MO, will attend Howard University School of Medicine in Washington D.C. this summer as part of the prestigious Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP). SHPEP is a very competitive program and Andrew was selected among many students throughout the country. Aspiring health professionals are poised to be tomorrow's change leaders in helping build a Culture of Health in their communities and the nation. And to bring about meaningful change, health professionals must know how to learn and work together across disciplines. SHPEP exposes students to a range of health professions to help realize this vision. Celebrating Academic Excellence

Aaron Lewis:
Congratulations Aaron Lewis, an Honors College scholar (4.0 GPA) from Marietta GA, will attend the University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League) Veterinary Medicine Summer Program this year. Aaron was selected over several candidates throughout the country to participate in this selective summer program for aspiring veterinarians. UPenn Vet School has been ranked one of the top programs in the country. We are confident that Aaron will represent Lincoln University very well. Celebrating Academic Excellence.

Darius Spencer
Jefferson City, MO- Darius Spencer, a native of Memphis, Tennessee is one of several students from HBCUs who will be featured in an upcoming episode of the "Black College Quiz Show". The syndicated television series spotlights HBCU students from around the country demonstrating their knowledge of African American history. The weekly, half-hour series has featured over 50 HBCU schools since its inception and has awarded over $500,000 dollars in scholarships. "I'm a member of the Honors College Scholars program. Kevin Thomas, Program Manager of Lincoln's Living Learning Communities—Honors College, presented the opportunity to me," says Spencer. "He also assisted with the submission video that won my acceptance on the show."
The small Blue Tiger forward plans to graduate with a degree in Biology-Pre Med and apply for admissions to medical school. His goal is to become a physician specializing in sports medicine. "I have a genuine interest in the medical field, but I wanted to be on the basketball court, too. At an early age, my mother told me I could be a heart surgeon, so I found a career that merges my two passions together." Darius is scheduled to be featured on the "Black College Quiz Show on February 27 11:30 a.m. on Aspire and 6:00 a.m. on Bounce TV.
Mr. Spencer is an Honors College Scholar with a 4.0 GPA.