Lincoln University of Missouri and LUAA Reach Resolution on Copyrights and Trademarks

The Lincoln University of Missouri Board of Curators and the Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. (LUAA) have resolved a legal dispute between the two parties through mediation.

The Board of Curators of Lincoln University of Missouri and the Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. (LUAA) jointly announced today that they have successfully resolved a legal dispute between the two parties through mediation. 

As part of the resolution, LUAA has agreed to change its name, and the names of all of its affiliated chapters, by July 31, 2025. Additionally, LUAA and its affiliated chapters will discontinue use of Lincoln University’s name and any other trademarks of Lincoln University across all platforms. 

Both parties have mutually agreed to suspend efforts to formalize a relationship at this time following unsuccessful discussions about entering into a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Going forward, Lincoln University and LUAA (under another name) will operate independently of one another and without a formal relationship. 

This legal dispute was resolved without either party admitting liability or the validity of the other party’s claims.

Both Lincoln University leaders and LUAA expressed appreciation for the cooperation and understanding of all parties involved in reaching this resolution.