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Members of the Innovative Small Farmers’ Outreach Program (ISFOP) gather for a group photo at Lincoln University’s Carver Farm, celebrating their ongoing efforts to support and empower small-scale farmers across Missouri.

Empowering Missouri Farmers: Lincoln University’s Innovative Small Farmers Outreach Program

April 14, 2025

“If we can show a farmer how to grow their skills and confidence, that’s when real empowerment happens,” says Mary Keeter of the...

Cooperative Extension
Lincoln University of Missouri students on the Colombia trip enjoy a typical "campo" (i.e., rural) lunch of cheese, fried plantains, hot canela (brown sugar) drink, fried pork rinds and blood sausage.

Lincoln University Students and Faculty Participate in Study Abroad Program in Colombia

April 11, 2025

Over spring break 2025, three Lincoln University undergraduate students and three faculty members traveled to Manizales, Colombia, to complete the...

Students University News
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Building Healthier Communities Together: The Impact of Partnerships in the 1890 Mission

April 11, 2025

For over three decades, the Paula J. Carter Center on Health and Aging (PJCCHA) at Lincoln University Cooperative Extension has collaborated with...

Cooperative Extension
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Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom Receives 2025 Standout Faculty Award from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

April 09, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom has been honored with the 2025 Standout Faculty...

Faculty/Staff University News
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Lincoln University of Missouri Statement on Reaching Resolution with LUAA on Trademarks

April 08, 2025

The Board of Curators of Lincoln University of Missouri today released the following statement after successfully resolving a legal dispute with...

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

April 08, 2025

The Board of Curators of Lincoln University of Missouri and the Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. (LUAA) jointly announced...

Press Release
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New Collaboration Brings Conservation Employee to Lincoln Graduate Program

April 07, 2025

For possibly the first time, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is paying for one of its employees to earn a graduate degree at Lincoln...

Cooperative Extension
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Lincoln University Food Pantry Supports Students in Need

April 07, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri continues its commitment to student well-being with the expansion of its on-campus resources, including the student...

University News
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Stewards of History: Mark Schleer ’07 and Ithaca Bryant ’84 of the LU Archives

April 07, 2025

At the heart of Lincoln University’s Archives are two dedicated individuals committed to preserving and sharing the institution’s rich...

Faculty/Staff University News
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Job Search Guide for Recent Graduates: Resume, Networking & Interview Tips

April 07, 2025

Graduation is a major milestone, but as the cap comes off, a new challenge begins: entering the job market. The transition from college to a...

Graduate and Professional Studies
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Lincoln University Vocal Ensemble Wraps Up 2025 Spring Recruitment Tour

April 02, 2025

The Lincoln University Vocal Ensemble completed its 2025 spring recruitment tour during the university’s spring break, March 9-15. The annual...

University News
A promotional graphic for Lincoln University of Missouri's Mental Health Awareness Month 2025. The bold slogan 'Turn Awareness Into Action' is displayed in large white and blue text against a black background with green and blue abstract design elements. The LU mascot, a fierce blue tiger, is prominently featured. A blue banner across the image reads 'LU Mental Health Awareness Month 2025.' Below the banner are three small icons: a pair of jeans representing Denim Day, a heart inside a speech bubble symbolizing mental health conversations, and a profile silhouette with sound waves indicating discussion and awareness.

Lincoln University of Missouri Observes Mental Health Awareness Month in April

April 01, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri is dedicating the month of April to Mental Health Awareness Month, offering a series of events designed to foster...

Students University News
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Lincoln University Hosts FFA Career Development Experience

March 28, 2025

Lincoln University’s College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences (CAEHS) hosted 550 high school students from 27 Missouri...

Cooperative Extension
Five people stand in a line and pose for a picture, from left to right: Capt. Nick LaBoube, panelist, Jefferson City Fire Department; Ann Bax, panelist, retired president of United Way of Central Missouri; Lincoln University President Dr. John Moseley; Assistant Provost for Academic Innovation, Outreach and Research Dr. Darius Watson; and Chief Eric Wilde, panelist, Jefferson City Police Department.

Lincoln University’s Safety and Security Expo Strengthens Community Preparedness

March 27, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri’s 2025 Safety and Security Expo, hosted by the Lincoln University Security Sciences Institute, brought...

University News
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Rhonda Allen-Lewis to Deliver Keynote Address at Lincoln University Honors Convocation

March 26, 2025

Rhonda Allen-Lewis will serve as the keynote speaker for Lincoln University of Missouri’s 2025 Honors Convocation. The event will take place...

Press Release University News
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Dozens Flock to LU Small Farmers Conference for Seminars and Networking

March 26, 2025

Farmers, researchers, advocates and stakeholders spent three days this month in Jefferson City, Missouri, for Lincoln University of...

Cooperative Extension University News
A group of students and a professionally dressed man pose inside a wood-paneled courtroom or legislative chamber. The students, diverse in gender and appearance, are dressed in business casual or semi-formal attire, some wearing Lincoln University (LU) apparel. Many in the group are making an "L" gesture with their hands. Behind them, an American flag, a Missouri state flag, and an official seal are visible. The room features wooden paneling, a judge’s bench, and a television screen mounted on the wall.

Lincoln University Freshman Innovation Council Visits Cole County Circuit Court

March 25, 2025

On February 26, the Lincoln University of Missouri Freshman Innovation Council (F.I.C.) and their F.I.C. mentors participated in...

University News Students
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LULETA and Columbia Police Department Celebrate First Graduating Class of Recruits

March 25, 2025

The Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA), in partnership with the Columbia, Missouri, Police Department (CPD), proudly...

Police Academy (LULETA) Press Release
Travis Barrett, Lincoln University senior, stands to the left of a screen labelled Updates from the Field: Unique Discoveries at the Don Carlos Historic Archaeology Site”

Lincoln University Senior Travis Barrett Earns Multiple Research Publications and Presentations

March 24, 2025

Graduating senior Travis Barrett, a biology major with dual minors in anthropology and chemistry, is making the most of his final year at Lincoln...

University News Students
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LU Career Expo Week Connects Students with Employers and Graduate Schools

March 24, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri hosted Career Expo Week on March 5 and 6 in Page Library, providing students with opportunities to connect with...

University News
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Etiquette Dinners at Lincoln University Prepare Students for Professional Success

March 18, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri students are gaining essential professional and social skills through monthly etiquette dinners held at the...

University News Students
Prabesh Koirala, a graduate student in Lincoln University's College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences stands with his second-place-winning poster from the Canvas Conference, titled, “Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Greenhouse Gases in Industrial Hemp Farming System.”

Lincoln University Graduate Student Wins Second Place in International Poster Contest

March 18, 2025

Lincoln University’s own Prabesh Koirala won second place in a poster contest at an international conference in San Antonio, Texas, last...

Cooperative Extension
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LU Nursing Students Participate in Missouri Nurses Association Advocacy Day at the Capitol

March 17, 2025

Lincoln University senior nursing students and faculty attended the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) Nurse Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March...

University News
A participant learns to shear a sheep under an instructor’s guidance at Lincoln University’s Sheep Shearing School.

From Wool to Wellness: Lincoln University’s 41st Annual Sheep Shearing School Provides Practical Training

March 14, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences welcomed approximately 20 participants from Missouri...

Cooperative Extension
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Izula Maximillen: Working in the Field to Help Small Farmers

March 14, 2025

Izula Maximillen is a small farm and garden outreach worker for Lincoln University Cooperative Extension’s Innovative Small Farmers Outreach...

Cooperative Extension