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Press Releases

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Lincoln University Chief Operating Officer Ashton Cleveland Selected for AASCU’s 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative Cohort

June 10, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri Chief Operating Officer Ashton Cleveland, J.D., Ed.D., has been selected as one of 26 distinguished higher...

Press Release University News
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From Struggle to Success: The Lincoln University Employment Academy Empowers Nontraditional Students in Inaugural Semester

June 05, 2025

Juggling single parenting, full-time jobs and financial stress can make the goal of higher education and a stable career feel out of reach. But for...

University News Press Release
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Lincoln University of Missouri Launches New Online Master’s Program in Community and Economic Development

May 29, 2025

Individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in their communities will soon have a new pathway to advance their careers. In fall 2025, Lincoln...

University News Graduate and Professional Studies Press Release
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Lincoln University of Missouri Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List

May 20, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce the spring 2025 Dean’s List honorees. The Dean’s List comprises full-time...

Press Release Academics Students
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Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy Celebrates 14th Graduating Class

May 19, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri graduated twelve new law enforcement professionals at a commencement ceremony on May 9 in Pawley Theatre in MLK Hall...

Press Release Police Academy (LULETA)
Dorothy Lathan receives honorary degree during Lincoln University’s 2025 commencement ceremony alongside university leadership.

Lincoln University Honors Trail-Blazing Alumna Dorothy Lathan at Commencement

May 19, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri bestowed an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on alumna Dorothy Lathan during Commencement ceremonies May 10....

Press Release Alumni University News
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Lincoln University of Missouri to Celebrate Class of 2025 Commencement May 10

April 29, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate commencement for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Organized by schools, all commencement...

Press Release University News
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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 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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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...

Press Release University News
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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 Announces Dr. Saint Rice Jr. as Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of the University College

March 06, 2025

Lincoln University’s Division of Academic Affairs has announced the appointment of Dr. Saint Rice Jr. as the associate provost for...

Press Release University News
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Lincoln University of Missouri Reports Increases in Spring 2025 Retention and Enrollment

March 06, 2025

Adding to the 14.17% overall enrollment growth experienced in fall 2024, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) reports that increases in enrollment...

Press Release University News
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Lincoln University Welcomes Dr. Tim Roling as Access and Abilities Coordinator

March 05, 2025

Lincoln University’s Division of Student Health and Well-Being has announced the appointment of Dr. Tim Roling as the Access and Abilities...

Press Release Students
A large indoor career expo is underway with students and professionals engaging at various booths. Many attendees are wearing white t-shirts with blue text and carrying blue bags. A man in military fatigues stands near a table, while another person demonstrates a physical activity. Lincoln University branding is visible on a table in the foreground.

Lincoln University of Missouri’s 2025 Safety and Security Career Expo Set for March 5

February 21, 2025

The Lincoln University of Missouri's 2025 Safety and Security Career Expo, hosted by the Lincoln University of Missouri Security Sciences...

University News Press Release
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Lincoln University Welcomes New Counseling Staff To Support Student Well-Being

February 14, 2025

Lincoln University is expanding its student mental health services with new and returning staff members joining the Student Health and Well-Being...

Students Press Release
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Lincoln University of Missouri Announces New Appointments to the University Advancement Team

January 21, 2025

Lincoln University of Missouri announces the appointment of four new staff members to its University Advancement team. These professionals bring...

Press Release Alumni
Kicking off 2025 with 25 reasons to celebrate Lincoln University. Lincoln received full match of state funds for the land grant for the first time in history.

25 in ’25 – Lincoln University Received Full State Match for the Federal Land Grant

January 15, 2025

Lincoln University, a land-grant institution established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890, received a full state match for its federal...

University News Press Release
Kicking off 2025 with 25 reasons to celebrate Lincoln University.

25 in '25 – Lincoln Partners in $10 Million Project to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices

January 13, 2025

Today, the University highlights Lincoln University scientists who have been participating in a multistate team led by Ohio State University to...

Cooperative Extension Press Release
Kicking off 2025 with 25 reasons to celebrate Lincoln University of Missouri

25 in ’25 – Lincoln Launches Employment Academy to Support Essential Workforce Development in Missouri

January 08, 2025

Lincoln announced the establishment of a Lincoln University Employment Academy (LUEA) to address Missouri’s growing demand for skilled...

Press Release University News
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Lincoln University Statement One Year After Tragic Death of Dr. Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey

January 08, 2025

Leaders at Lincoln University of Missouri released a statement one year after the tragic death of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey.

Press Release
Lincoln University students now benefit from 24/7 access to mental health services through LU's new partnership with TeleHelp.

Lincoln University of Missouri Students Now Benefit from 24/7 Mental Health Support

November 01, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students now have access to a comprehensive range of mental health resources to support their well-being...

Press Release University News
Tim Abney as Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

Lincoln University Names Tim Abney as Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

October 01, 2024

Lincoln University of Missouri has named Tim Abney as director of athletics and campus recreation, effective October 1, 2024. Abney has served as...

Athletics Press Release
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Columbia Police Department Partners with Lincoln University’s Law Enforcement Training Academy to Provide In-House Officer Training

September 30, 2024

The Columbia Police Department is partnering with Lincoln University’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) to bring expert-level...

Police Academy (LULETA) Press Release
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