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Carlos Graham, Lincoln University of Missouri’s executive associate to the president and director of government and community relations, volunteering for Serve Jeff City.

LU’s Carlos Graham and Joshua Dunne Selected as Fisher Family Good Samaritan Award Winners

August 06, 2024

Congratulations to Carlos Graham and Joshua Dunne on being named Fisher Family Good Samaritan Award winners! This prestigious award recognizes...

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Over the past decade, Lincoln University of Missouri has reported significant increases in student GPAs.

Lincoln University of Missouri Reports a Decade of Academic Gains

August 06, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has reported significant academic gains over the past decade. The increases in GPA across different demographics and...

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Students in Lincoln University's EDU 260 course crafted interactive Mini-Epcot presentations for children in grades 1-3 from the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City.

Lincoln University Students Bring the World to Jefferson City Children with Mini-Epcot Project

July 30, 2024

Students from Lincoln University's EDU 260 course, Education and Cultural Diversity, brought the world to local children through their...

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The first cohort of students in Lincoln University’s Prison Education Program pose for a group photo in their classroom last year at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. From left to right: Zachary Cook, Darrell Lewis, Johnnie Kerns, Joshua Keller, Timothy Gilbert, Derrick Sanders, Ramsey Pickens, Richard Salas, Aaron Lampe and Timothy Thompson. (Photo by LU Associate Professor William K. Sites)

Second Chance U: Lincoln University brings a "life-changing" college experience to Jefferson City Correctional Center

July 30, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri offers a unique college education program within the Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC), providing...

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LU alumnus Rufus Logan is being honored with a marker on the African-American Heritage Trail.

Honoring LU Alumnus Rufus Logan: A Legacy on Columbia's African-American Heritage Trail

July 23, 2024

Rufus Logan, a distinguished alumnus of Lincoln University, is being honored with a marker on the African-American Heritage Trail in Columbia,...

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Attendees enjoy a trolley ride to the quinoa fields, where they interact with the plant firsthand.

Lincoln University’s Quinoa Field Day: Pioneering Crop Research and Development

July 22, 2024

Lincoln University Cooperative Research (LUCR) hosted Quinoa Field Day at Carver Farm on July 16, showcasing groundbreaking research on...

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Dr. Tunsisa Hurisso, a soil scientist and research and extension assistant professor at the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences at Lincoln University of Missouri, serves as the co-principal investigator and lead coordinator for the project activities at LU.

Lincoln University Partners in $10 Million Project to Advance Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices

July 09, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) scientists are participating in a multistate team led by Ohio State University that is launching...

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Dr. Douglas LaVergne, wearing a suit and yellow tie, poses for a professional headshot against a neutral background.

Dr. Douglas LaVergne Promoted as New Vice President of Land-Grant Engagement at Lincoln University of Missouri

July 01, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has promoted Dr. Douglas LaVergne to the newly created position of vice president of land-grant engagement, in...

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Dr. Tobias R. Morgan, Chief of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Lincoln University, stands in a suit with the university logo.

Dr. Tobias R. Morgan Selected as Lincoln University of Missouri Chief of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

June 24, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has selected Dr. Tobias R. Morgan as the new chief student affairs officer and dean of students. As chief student...

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Dr. Danisha Williams, the Executive Director of Enrollment Management at Lincoln University, is pictured sitting at her desk, smiling confidently.

Dr. Danisha Williams Selected as Lincoln University of Missouri’s Executive Director of Enrollment Management

June 18, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has promoted Dr. Danisha Williams to the role of executive director of enrollment management, effective July 1,...

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Dr. Ashton Cleveland, Chief Operating Officer at Lincoln University, smiling in a professional portrait with the university logo.

Dr. Ashton Cleveland Selected as Lincoln University of Missouri’s Chief Operating Officer

June 13, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has selected Dr. Ashton Cleveland as the chief operating officer (COO), a new position within the university’s...

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The Soldiers’ Memorial Plaza on Lincoln University of Missouri’s campus quadrangle pays artistic tribute to the vision of the men of the 62nd and 65th Regiments and the embodiment of their dream.

Ed Dwight, Sculptor of Lincoln’s Soldiers’ Memorial, Becomes Oldest Astronaut at 90

May 30, 2024

At 90 years old, Ed Dwight, the sculptor of Lincoln University of Missouri’s Soldiers’ Memorial, has become the oldest person ever to...

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Over the past three years, Lincoln University of Missouri students' academic standing has substantially improved. Photo: LU Class of 2024 graduates celebrate their success on commencement day in May.

Lincoln University of Missouri Celebrates Significant Academic Improvements Over the Last Three Years

May 30, 2024

Lincoln University is proud to announce a substantial improvement in the academic standing of its full-time, main-campus student population over...

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Man painting pottery in front of brick wall.

Lincoln University of Missouri Graduates Eight New Law Enforcement Officers

May 29, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri graduated eight new law enforcement professionals at a commencement ceremony on May 10, 2024, in Pawley Theatre in...

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Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Lincoln University of Missouri Honors Class of 2024 at Commencement Ceremonies

May 14, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The commencement ceremonies took place in...

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Honors Convocation recognizes students’ top achievements of the year.

Lincoln University Celebrates Top Academic Achievements at 2024 Honors Convocation

May 01, 2024

Lincoln University students, faculty, staff, family and friends celebrated the achievements of the university’s top academic students at the...

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On April 25, Lincoln University of Missouri unveiled the new Innovation Lounge in Schweich Hall — a project made possible by the Home Depot Retool Your School grant.

Lincoln University of Missouri Unveils New Student Innovation Lounge

April 30, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri unveiled a new student Innovation Lounge during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25. The lounge, funded by a Home...

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Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) and Morris Brown College (MBC) have formalized a memorandum of understanding that will provide MBC students with the opportunity to pursue graduate degrees through LU Online.

Lincoln University of Missouri and Morris Brown College Forge Partnership to Boost Student Success

April 29, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) and Morris Brown College (MBC) have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enriching...

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The Lincoln University of Missouri Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center officially opened on April 23, 2024.

Empowering Change: Lincoln University of Missouri Launches Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center

April 29, 2024

On April 23, 2024, Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the inauguration of its Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center with...

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Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate commencement for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Lincoln University of Missouri to Celebrate Class of 2024 Commencement May 11

April 26, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate commencement for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Divided by schools, all commencement...

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Investigation FAQs

April 18, 2024

The loss of Lincoln University’s Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, earlier this year is a...

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Tim Abney, newly appointed Interim Athletic Director at Lincoln University.

Lincoln University Names Tim Abney as Interim Athletic Director

April 01, 2024

Lincoln University has named Tim Abney as Interim Director of Athletics following the departure of Dr. Kevin Wilson, who served as Vice President...

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Embark on your educational journey with Lincoln University of Missouri's online graduate programs, offering flexibility and excellence.

Online Graduate Degree Programs at Lincoln University — Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2024!

February 19, 2024

Now accepting applications for fall 2024, online degree options at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU Online) provide students with the flexibility...

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On Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SUC Ballroom, Lincoln University will celebrate Giving Hearts Day, the first initiative of the Becoming a Healthier LU program.

Spread Love, Positivity and Wellness with Lincoln University’s Giving Hearts Day  

February 13, 2024

Spread love and positivity at Lincoln University as we celebrate Giving Hearts Day, the first initiative of the Becoming a Healthier LU program, on...

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Dr. Ivory Toldson, national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP and former executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, delivered the keynote address during Lincoln University’s Founders’ Day 2024 celebration. (photo credit: News Tribune)

Lincoln University Honors the Legacy of their Founders and Looks Toward the Future at Founders’ Day 2024

February 09, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated 158 years of education during the 2024 Founders' Day celebration. The legacy of the 62nd and 65th...

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