NEXUS: Campaign for the Health & Security Sciences Institute

HSSI will transform Lincoln University of Missouri into an interdisciplinary and collaborative NEXUS.

Students and faculty from multiple disciplines — nursing, health sciences, STEM, pre-med, and security sciences — will come together with local, state and regional agencies and organizations for strategic, open, and collaborative exchange of ideas and knowledge and essential workforce development. 

They will maintain a particular focus on addressing the needs of and improving community responsiveness for underserved populations. 

The Institute will expand on Lincoln’s successful nursing education program and complement the Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy to equip and train much-needed healthcare and crisis response professionals.  

We expect our Blue Tigers will ascend to the top of their fields as the HSSI becomes a well-recognized hub of expertise and essential training for critical community agencies and healthcare organizations. 

The HSSI will benefit: 

• police, firestation, and EMS agencies at the city, county, state, and national levels;
• departments of corrections at the city and county levels;
• Lincoln University students;
• Jefferson City families;
• State entities and services areas including, but not limited to Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Department of Social Services (DSS), Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Missouri Department of Conservation (MWFDG), and Missouri Division of Fire and Safety (DWFD); and
• Private security companies and cyber security companies/firms