2023 in Review: Top 10 Lincoln University Stories
January 03, 2024As 2023 comes to a close, take a look back at some of the wonderful things that have happened at Lincoln University.
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As 2023 comes to a close, take a look back at some of the wonderful things that have happened at Lincoln University.
On Friday, December 15, Lincoln University of Missouri held its Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony at Pawley Theatre, where two students —...
Lincoln University graduated eight new law enforcement professionals at a commencement ceremony Dec. 15, 2023, in Pawley Theatre on the LU campus....
During a pinning ceremony on December 15, 2023, the Lincoln University of Missouri School of Nursing recognized 14 new Bachelor of Science in...
Nationwide, over half of assessed river and stream miles have been deemed "impaired” for uses such as fishing and swimming. Missouri has...
The Lincoln University Family of the Year Award nominations are now open, recognizing families with a remarkable history of service and commitment...
Seventeen students from Booker T. Washington High School in Houston, Texas, accompanied by five chaperones, including Principal Dr. Carlos Phillips...
Distinguished scholar, military officer and spiritual leader, Chaplain (Colonel) Khallid M. Shabazz, Ph.D., D. Min., will provide insight to young...
Public safety officials from Jefferson City and Cole County engaged in a panel discussion at Lincoln University on December 7, providing insights...
The Jefferson City community joined Lincoln faculty, staff, and students for Lincoln University of Missouri’s second annual Holiday...
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension's Innovative Small Farmers' Outreach Program (ISFOP), along with producers, agribusiness owners,...
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension's (LUCE) "Train the Trainer" workshop series, held from October 23 to October 25, aimed to...
At Lincoln University and in the world of agriculture, Amy Bax has played a pivotal role in empowering and guiding the next generation of...
At the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo on November 1-4 in Indianapolis, Indiana, four outstanding Lincoln University students were...
Join us in the spirit of gratitude as we reflect on the past year's journey at Lincoln University. Celebrate shared milestones, honor the...
At Lincoln University of Missouri, the ROTC program thrives as a close-knit and resilient community. With a 14-person class that exemplifies the...
With an initiative to revitalize and beautify Jefferson City, Lincoln University of Missouri has secured a $50,000 Home Depot Retool Your School...
Ten participants graduated from the Market Gardener Apprenticeship program on October 30, 2023, at Columbia’s Agriculture Park in Columbia,...
The Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) Specialty Crops Program hosted Finca Fest—a celebration of nature, sustainable urban...
United States Ambassador David Young visited the Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) campus on November 7, where he engaged with students, staff,...
Lincoln University of Missouri is hosting a small ruminant meat workshop on Saturday, November 18 from 12 to 5 p.m. This unique workshop, which...
To support those living with chronic disease, the Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Human Nutrition and Health program held a weekly...
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) Small Ruminant Program recently hosted its annual Fall Field Day on October 5, 2023, at LU's...
We are delighted to introduce Dr. Abby Perez, our newest addition to the Sponsored Programs and Title III office. Abby brings a wealth of...
On October 11, 2023, the dynamic world of American politics came alive for political science students at Lincoln University as they welcomed...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) scientists recently showcased their cutting-edge research and work to address food security and community...
Senator Karla May, who represents Missouri’s 4th Senatorial District, and Plaza Motors donated $20,000 to Lincoln University of Missouri. The...
Ambassador David Young, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi, will visit the Lincoln University of Missouri campus on November 7....
Lincoln University's Food Safety Partnership Receives Merit Award for Educating Missourians: Enhancing Food Safety Statewide. Discover how...
Dude Luttrell retired after 23 impactful years at Lincoln University, where he progressed from locksmith to a pivotal facilities manager, expertly...
Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate Homecoming October 1-7, an LU tradition since 1925. Each fall, our students and alumni take time to...
Lincoln University of Missouri held its annual LU Hemp Field Day event on September 6, 2023. Attendees were able to get a first-hand look at...
Dr. DeNeia Thomas, Lincoln University of Missouri's new dean of the College of Professional Studies, brings over two decades of academic...
Join the next generation of healthcare leaders with Lincoln University's School of Nursing. Apply by September 27, 2023, at 5 p.m. for our...
Unlock the keys to preserving family wealth and securing your financial future. Join Dr. Homero Salinas and legal experts Connor P. Kelley and...
Discover a week of pride, history, and empowerment as we celebrate HBCU Week 2023 from September 16-22. Join students, faculty, staff, alumni, and...
Explore the 25th Missouri Institute on Minority Aging (MIMA) event, a groundbreaking forum on senior health hosted by Lincoln University...
Embedded on Lincoln University's seal is the motto in Latin, "To Labor and Study,” which resonates with the essence of Labor Day....
Join us at Lincoln University of Missouri's Annual Fall Convocation 2023-24! Experience the spirit of academic dedication and the quest for...
Damon Nunn, LU's Director of Purchasing, thrives on linking staff with essential resources, managing contracts, and fostering vendor...
Learn about the recent data breach incident affecting the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and its impact on Lincoln's students. Discover...
Lincoln University graduate Cameron Huey's summer internship at Dollar General Distribution Center led to a generous $2,000 donation and 1,100...
Explore impactful collaborations between Lincoln University of Missouri, its students, and the Jefferson City community. From nurturing young minds...
Lincoln University faculty and staff began the first of the two-day Fall Institute with a look back at the successes from the last academic year. ...
This summer, four Lincoln University of Missouri Army ROTC cadets — Quinton Ryerson, Victor Johnson, Blake Fischer and Brendan Berhorst...
Uncover the rich history of Jefferson City and Lincoln University at a special event by the Historic City of Jefferson. Join us for a captivating...
Lincoln University of Missouri upcoming seniors Chyler Hughes and Kennedy Thompson have been accepted into the U.S. Department of Education White...
Get a head start in your career as a school counselor with a $15,000 scholarship from Lincoln University of Missouri. The Missouri Department of...
A growing interest in the rising superfood quinoa and its multiple health benefits was evident at George Washington Carver Farm, as Lincoln...
45 freshmen and transfer student-athletes at Lincoln University of Missouri were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll after recording a cumulative...
Lincoln University of Missouri has been awarded $10 million in funding to help address the substantial workforce shortages in food, agriculture,...
Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to announce its spring 2023 Dean's List.
Lincoln University of Missouri has achieved 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC, one of the leading...
NASA has awarded Lincoln University of Missouri a grant to host summer camps each year for high school students from traditionally underrepresented...
Summer research in Mozambique! Supported by a Fulbright Award, LU Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Brian Norris is conducting research...
Lincoln University of Missouri student DeAni Blake-Britton was selected as the 2023-2024 Midwest Region Associate Student Representative for the...
Lincoln University’s Cooperative Extension and Research (LUCER) will host its 2023 George Washington Carver Farm Field Day on Wednesday, June...
Dr. Stevie Lawrence II has been named as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri, effective July 1, 2023....
Lincoln University of Missouri graduated nine new law enforcement professionals at a commencement ceremony May 17 in Richardson Auditorium on the...
Following an extensive search, Lincoln University (LU) of Missouri has selected Eugene Diggs II as the new director of bands. As director, Diggs...
In the Academic Minute’s May 23 episode “Why Do Legislatures Have Sunset Provisions?” Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor...
Nia Walker, a junior political science major, has been selected as a student representative for the Lincoln University of Missouri Board of...
Law enforcement departments are turning to HBCUs to diversify and strengthen their forces, according to the Inside Higher Ed article “Police...
A Lincoln University agroforestry researcher has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a highly productive alley...
Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The commencement ceremonies took place in...
Lincoln University creative writing students traveled to Denver, Colorado, this spring to participate in the Sigma Tau Delta International English...
Lincoln University of Missouri students Nia Walker and Alexandre Mugisha presented their independent research at the 80th Annual Midwest Political...
Dr. Tunsisa Hurisso, an assistant professor of soil science at Lincoln University of Missouri, has recently been awarded $1.65 million from the...
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) welcomed over 70 guests from the Jefferson City area and campus community to the “Grow Your...
Lincoln University’s (LU) creative writing students from English 271: Introduction to Fiction Writing and English 375/475: Intermediate and...
Lincoln University held its second annual Show Your Blue Stripes Showcase research conference on April 11 and 12, which was hosted in Page Library....
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded an $800,000 grant to a Lincoln University of Missouri professor to fund efforts to develop a...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) hosted a two-part event on Thursday, April 13, with notable guest writers Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea...
Blaine Bredeman, Lincoln University's registrar, has been instrumental in bringing the university's recordkeeping system into the 21st...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) recently celebrated the unveiling of Dr. James Frank Hall. The dedication ceremony, which was held April 21 on...
Food safety has become a major challenge to public health. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, about 48 million people in the...
Lincoln University students, faculty, staff, family and friends celebrated the achievements of the university’s top academic students at the...
Students at State Fair Community College (SFCC) in Sedalia, Mo., will soon have a formalized transfer path to obtain bachelor’s degrees...
Lincoln University of Missouri recently announced LU alum Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey as the new vice president for student...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is excited to bring back a long-standing tradition with Springfest 2023. This week-long event is designed to...
Six Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students have been recognized by the Midwest Consortium – Intelligence Community Center for Academic...
The Mid-Missouri Black Nurses Association and Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) have entered a formal agreement aimed at supporting the success...
Lincoln University of Missouri Associate Professor of English Elijah Burrell has been honored with the 2023 Governor's Award for Excellence in...
Lincoln University's College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences (LUCAEHS) will host its 41st Future Farmers of America (FFA)...
Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Nyah Singh has been selected as the first LU participant for the Milken Institute’s inaugural...
Thanks to the support of an anonymous donor, 46 Lincoln University of Missouri students and three staff members participated in the LU National...
For Lincoln University of Missouri English students, learning from Assistant Professor of English Daren Dean means more than talking about works...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) invites the public to the unveiling of the Dorothy E. Steward Art Gallery on March 10 at 11:30 a.m. Located on...
Ann McSwain’s journey to Lincoln University was an international trek 18 years in the making. Her climb to the top of her profession as dean...
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is looking for support as it takes part in the Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant, sponsored by Home...
Senior Advisor to the President for Public Engagement Keisha Lance Bottoms held an HBCU-related briefing Thursday afternoon at the White House. She...
Family, friends, students, staff and alumni of Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) paid tribute to the late Felix Wulff, at a plaque dedication...
NASA recently announced Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) as one of the eight HBCUs competitively chosen to receive funding through their new...
With elite recognition comes responsibility for Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) seniors Obadiah Amponsah and Marlan “Johnny” Myers....
Drive to make a difference is a powerful motivator, and for Mercy Marie Gonzalez, it’s driving her to be the kind of law enforcement officer...
Researchers at Lincoln University (LU) of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences (CAEHS) are working on a new...
Lincoln University will host a dedication unveiling a plaque in honor of the late Felix P. Wulff (June 6, 1974 – Feb. 4, 2022) at George...
In collaboration with the Missouri State Museum, Lincoln University’s special topics course in museum studies engages students and creates...
Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated 157 years of education during the 2023 Founders’ Day celebration on campus on Thursday, Feb. 9....
Amidst an ongoing struggle to recruit and retain officers, police departments across the country are going to historically Black colleges and...
Asamoah Zadok, a first-year student at Lincoln University (LU) of Missouri, was recently named a Farm Foundation 2023 Agricultural Scholar. Zadok,...
For nearly 150 years, Lincoln University of Missouri has figured prominently in the lives of the Logan family. Sisters Sheila Logan Symes and Joyce...
February marks the annual celebration of Black History Month. To honor the contributions and heritage of Black Americans and their role in U.S....
A Call for Positive Action from Lincoln University of Missouri President John C. Moseley and Vice President of Campus Culture Gary Hill
Students at College of Lake County (CLC) in Illinois seeking bachelor’s degrees through Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) will soon have a...
On January 26, 2023, Lincoln University Blue Tiger Athletics announced the addition of baseball and soccer starting in fall 2023. Also announced...
When Marcus Holmes returned to Lincoln University as a police captain in 2017, his career came full circle. It was a homecoming 20 years in the...
Lincoln has hired Dr. Douglas LaVergne as dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences. LaVergne comes to Lincoln from...
Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to announce its fall 2022 Dean's List.
Read how law enforcement departments are turning to HBCUs to diversify and strengthen their forces. Lincoln University Law Enforcement Academy...
Senior sales leader and former Miss Lincoln Lauren Maupins, a 1989 graduate of Lincoln University of Missouri, will headline the University’s...