LU Day - St. Louis Set for April 2

St. Louis high school and college students researching college options will have an opportunity to learn about one of the best college options in Missouri -- high quality and affordable -- at Lincoln University Day - St. Louis on April 2. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wohl Recreation Center in Sherman Park.

LU Day - St. Louis is open to area high school juniors and seniors as well as community college students. Parents, alumni, public school administrators and community leaders are also welcome. Located in Jefferson City, Lincoln is only a two-hour drive from St. Louis and has a strong legacy of graduates from the St. Louis area.

For more than 155 years, the Lincoln University community has found power together, rising to help students succeed. Diversity, respect and support for others is at the core of the Lincoln University experience. As one of the oldest historically Black colleges and universities in the United States, Lincoln thrives as a campus where students of all races, backgrounds and circumstances come together to learn and grow in an open, welcoming environment.

Lincoln provides a welcoming community and family atmosphere for students. Academic coaching supports undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom, and the university is known for its collaborative, diverse student body and exciting athletics and residential life.

School representatives will be on hand to highlight the value of a Lincoln University education with information on degree programs, support services, campus life and student activities.

The college fair setup will include booths staffed by:

• Admissions

• Financial Aid (learn about scholarships!)

• Student Accounts

• Student Success

• Departmental representatives from the university's most popular academic programs, including nursing and business programs

•  ROTC

The Lincoln University Band and drum line will also perform.

University leaders in attendance will include:

•  Lincoln University President Dr. John Moseley

• Jennifer Benne, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

• Zakiya Brown, Dean of Student Success

• Dr. Darius Watson, Dean of Enrollment Management

• Kevin Wilson, Vice President for Advancement, Athletics and Campus Recreation

• Dr. Sunder Balasubramanian, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

• Dr. Majed El-Dweik, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences

• Dr. Ann McSwain, Dean of the College of Professional Studies

• Student Government Association representatives Curtis Burton and Stacy Landis

Wohl Recreation Center is located at 1515 N. Kingshighway Blvd. Doors open at 10 a.m. Click here for directions. This event is free and open to the public.