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Show Your Blue Stripes Conference Highlights Student Research

April 23, 2025

Several Lincoln University students showcased their research skills this month at the Show Your Blue Stripes Conference at Inman E. Page Library.

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Lincoln University Senior Nia Walker Named to 2025 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

April 22, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri student Nia Walker has been named to the 2025 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Student Voting Honor Roll. She is...

University News Students
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Lincoln University Social Work Majors Shine at BPD Conference

April 17, 2025

Thanks to the support of the College of Arts and Sciences and the faculty-led student travel program, three undergraduate social work majors from...

University News Students
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Lincoln University Wins Fulbright Award to Host a Scholar in Residence

April 16, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) has won a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence award that will support a Mozambican scholar’s teaching and...

University News Press Release
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Lincoln Welcomes New Additions to Office of Academic Innovation, Outreach and Research

April 15, 2025

Lincoln University is proud to announce the addition of three new team members to the Office of Academic Innovation, Outreach and Research. These...

Faculty/Staff University News
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REGAL Noyce Project Scholarship and Internship Deadline April 30

April 15, 2025

Lincoln University students majoring in biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics have a unique opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience...

University News
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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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...

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