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ALUMNI LINE MAGAZINE EWS

Spring 2026

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LINGOLN UNIVERSITY

160 Years of

Honoring the Dream, Advancing Together Health & Security Sciences Institute

Nears Completion

Driving Discovery for Farmers Across Missouri

Plus much more inside!

Belief Builds Bridges. Every Gift Every Gift Carries Carries the the Dream Dream Forward Forward Since Lincoln University Universityhas hasstood stoodas asliving livingproof proofthat thateducation education Since 1866, 1866, Lincoln transforms lives. transforms lives.

Founded by the the soldiers soldiers of of the the 62nd 62nd and and 65th 65th Regiments Regiments of of the the U.S. U.S. Founded by Colored Lincolnwas wasborn bornfrom fromservice, service,sacrifice sacrificeand andthe thebelief belief Colored Troops, Troops, Lincoln

that individuals,families familiesand andcommunities. communities. thataccess access to to education education changes changes individuals, Today, that Founders' Dream lives lives on on in in every every Blue BlueTiger. Tiger. Today, that Founders’ Dream The Fund strengthens strengthensevery everypart partof ofthe thestudent studentexperience. experience.ItIt The Lincoln Lincoln Fund

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Lincoln University Office Office of of University UniversityAdvancement, Advancement, Lincoln University

820 City, MO MO65101 65101 820Chestnut ChestnutStreet, Street, Jefferson Jefferson City,

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President

Dear Lincolnites and Friends,

As we celebrate the 160th anniversary of Lincoln University of Missouri, I am honored to share this special issue of Alumni Line with you - a reflection of our legacy, our progress, and the powerful future we are building together.

At the heart of this anniversary is our deep gratitude for the soldiers of the 62nd and 65th Regiments of the United States Colored Troops, men whose courage, sacrifice and vision gave rise to this institution 160 years ago. Their belief in the transformative power of education became the foundation of Lincoln University and continues to guide us today.

" As we w/ mark this

milestone year, I am proud to share that Lincoln continues

to build momentum and

change futures."

As we mark this milestone year, I am proud to share that Lincoln continues to build momentum and change futures. From expanding enrollment and record retention to rising grade point averages, we are seeing powerful results. Our Blue Tigers are thriving. Throughout this issue, you'll read how progress is unfolding across our campus and beyond through the dedication and accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students.

This momentum reflects the enduring vision of our founders, shaping how Lincoln continues to grow and innovate. In these pages, you'll see how new academic programs are expanding access and creating pathways for students and professionals alike, addressing workforce needs across Missouri and beyond. You will also read about this forward progress reflected in our facilities. During the fall semester, we celebrated the reopening of Dawson Hall, enhancing the residential experience and supporting student success. Later this year, we look forward to the grand opening of the Health & Security Sciences Institute - a transformative project that will help prepare the next generation of leaders in health care, public safety and crisis response across Missouri and the Midwest. These milestones represent just a snapshot of the progress you'll discover in this issue. Together, they reflect our shared vision for Lincoln's future and what is possible when we come together with purpose and determination to fulfill our mission of transforming lives through education, innovation and service.

As we celebrate 160 years of Lincoln University, we are strengthening Lincoln's foundation, expanding opportunity and ensuring that this institution continues to transform lives for generations to come. Together, we advance the Founders' Dream.

With Blue Tiger Pride, Jesmore

John B. Moseley, Ed.D. President, Lincoln University LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI LINE Spring 2026

Strong communities are powered by people.

Ameren MISSOURI AmerenMissouri.com

As our region's energy provider, we believe in the power of community and tradition. We applaud our neighbors at Lincoln University.

Spring 2026 contents Features 24

LU Commitment to Farmers and

Communities Drives Discovery

Lincoln University advances farmer-focused research across food safety, aquaculture, small ruminants and emerging crops, delivering practical innovations that support sustainable agriculture, food security and rural communities statewide.

160 Years of Honoring the Dream, Advancing Together

Lincoln University celebrates 160 years of legacy and leadership in higher education. 32

Health & Security Sciences Institute

Set for Completion This Year Lincoln University is nearing completion of the $45.5 million Health & Security Sciences Institute, a landmark facility that will expand nursing education and establish a regional hub for emergency operations, cybersecurity and public-safety training.

In this issue 3 From the President

6 LU by the Numbers

8 Campus Highlights

16 New Academic Programs 21 Alumni Line is a publication of Lincoln University of Missouri. Please send comments, questions and/or suggestions to Communications@LincolnU.edu.

18 Faculty Spotlight

20 Student Spotlight 21 Athletics Update

Editorial and Design: CatchPhrase Communications

31 Foundation Update

Contributing writers and photographers: Lincoln University Archives, Alexander Naughton, Dan Carr, Sara Henderson, Kathy Casteel, Abbey Tauchen, Rebecca Rademan, Tyler Beck, Corey Matthews and Ft. Wood Photography

34 Campus Improvements

On the cover:

The 23rd Mister Lincoln University Jamir Alexander Hunt and the 101st Miss Lincoln University Dayonna Michelle Crump greet the crowd at the 2025 Lincoln Homecoming parade.

36 Alumni Engagement 38 Why I Give: Dennis Strobel

40 Alumna Profile: Gloria Washington '00 42 100th Homecoming Recap 44 2025 Donor Honor Roll

46 In Memoriam 42

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LINCOLN by LINCOLN by

2024 and 2025

highest highest first-year first-year

retention retention rates rates

61.0% in 2024 2024• 64.4% in 2025 2025 61.0% in 64.4% in

12:1

in Missouri in Missouri

student-to-faculty student-to-faculty ratio ratio (including (including part-time part-time instructors) instructors)

9.8% 9.8%

among public among public four-year institutions four-year institutions enrollment enrollment for percentage for percentage increase enrollment growth enrollment growth increase consecutiveyears yearsleading leading the the state 22consecutive state

fall to fall fall2025 2025 fall 2024 2024 to

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the the numbers numbers Health && Security Sciences Institute Health Security Sciences Institute $45.5M $45.5M (opens 2026) (opens fallfall2026) largest residence residence hall largest hall renovation renovation $23.0M $23.0M (opened 2025) (opened fallfall2025) meat-processing research facility $10.0M meat-processing research facility $10.0M (groundbreaking April23,23,2026) 2026) (groundbreaking April ACADEMIC SNAPSHOTS Average GPA, full-time undergraduate students:

47 47

international international

23.6%

countries represented countries represented in body in student student body

23.6%

Lincoln University ofof Lincoln University students comefrom from students come out state out ofof state (top Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas, (topstates: states: Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas, California Texas, California and andGeorgia) Georgia)

22,256 ,256 undergraduate and graduate students undergraduate and graduate students fall census fall 2025 2025 census

Average GPA, full-time graduate students:

3.01 Average GPA, full-time students by gender:

END OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24

END OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-25

MALE

2.98

3.03

FEMALE

3.09

3.85 Male students saw a 1.68%

increase in GPA, narrowing the gender gap. Black students also showed positive momentum with a 1.9% GPA improvement.

47.6% of LU students on the Dean's List in

spring 2025, the highest in 10 years

88.7% of students in good academic standing in spring 2025, a Lincoln University record fall and summer 2025 vs. 2024

11.4% & 23%

5% INCREASE in average GPA for first-time freshmen, comparing the end of the academic year 2023-24 to the end of 2024-25

INCREASE IN CREDIT HOURS GENERATED

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A Year of A Year of Growth, Achievement Growth, Achievement and and Celebration Celebration

Campus Highlights Campus Highlights

From major investments investments and and academic academic milestones milestones to to student student success, success,athletic athletic From major

accomplishments the year year reflected reflected Lincoln LincolnUniversity Universityofof accomplishmentsand and community communityengagement, engagement, the Missouri's continued commitment commitment to and service. service. Missouri’s continued to excellence excellence and

160th Anniversary 160th Anniversary Kicks Offwith with Kicks Off

Founders' DayConvocation Convocation Founders’ Day Lincoln University University launched launched its Lincoln itsyear-long year-long 160th anniversary anniversary celebration 160th celebrationwith withthe theannual annual Founders’ Day Day Convocation Convocation on on Jan. Jan. 15, Founders' 15,2026, 2026, in Mitchell Auditorium. The event honored the in Mitchell Auditorium. The event honored the 62nd and and 65th 65th Regiments Regiments of 62nd of the the United United States States Colored Troops, Troops, who Colored who founded foundedthe theuniversity university in1866 1866 to to provide in provide education educationfor forfreed freedAfrican African Americans. Keynote Keynote speaker Americans. speakerValerie ValerieDanielsDanielsCarter, Lincoln alumna alumna and andCEO CEOofofV&J V&J Carter, a a Lincoln HoldingCompanies, Companies, urged urged students Holding studentstotopursue pursue their goals goals boldly. their boldly. “The question question before is — "The beforeyou younow now is -how howwill will youhonor honorwhat whatthey they sacrificed?" sacrificed?” she you sheasked asked the convocation convocation gathering. the gathering.“You "Youhonor honorititbyby learning. You You honor learning. honor itit by by leading. leading.You Youhonor honoritit by serving. serving. You You honor by daring to imagine imagine aa future by honor it it by daring to future as asbold boldas asthe the ones who ” ones who imagined imagineditit in in 1866. 1866." Duringthe theconvocation, convocation, the the Cooper Cooper family family was was recognized During recognizedasas Lincoln’s 2026 2026 Family Lincoln's Family of of the the Year. Year.

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LU ReceivesFulbright FulbrightScholar-in-Residence Scholar-in-ResidenceAward Awardto to LU Receives Host MozambicanPolitical PoliticalScientist Scientist Host Mozambican

LincolnUniversity Universityisis hosting hosting Egidio Egidio Chaimite, Chaimite, aa Mozambican Lincoln Mozambicanpolitical politicalscientist, scientist, in2026 2026 through through aa Fulbright Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Scholar-in-Residence award. in award.Chaimite, Chaimite,who whoholds holds Ph.D. in in development development studies studies from Sussex University, aa Ph.D. from Sussex University,studies studiesdemocracy, democracy, governance, elections governance, electionsand andsocial socialmovements movementswith withthe theCitizenship Citizenshipand and Governance Research Research Group Governance GroupatatMozambique’s Mozambique'sInstitute InstituteofofSocial Socialand andEconomic Economic Studies. During his year year at teach political science courses Studies. During his at Lincoln, Lincoln, he he will will teach political science courseson on internationalrelations relationsand andMozambican Mozambicansociety, society, share share journalistic research methods international journalistic research methods and andengage engagewith withthe thecampus campuscommunity. community. “Thisaward award is is aa tremendous tremendous honor and an milestone in in my my academic academic and and professional ” Chaimite "This honor and an important important milestone professional journey, journey," Chaimite says. says. “The opportunity opportunityto tospend spend aa year aninstitution institutionwith withaarich richlegacy legacy of of excellence excellence and "The yearatatLincoln LincolnUniversity Universityof ofMissouri Missouri— - an andsocial social commitment-— allow engagewith withnew newacademic academiccommunities, communities, deepen deepen my commitment willwill allow meme to to engage my research researchand andcontribute contributetotomeaningful meaningful dialogue on on global global challenges. ” dialogue challenges."

LU Dedicates Zen ZenDen Denfor forStudent StudentWell-Being Well-Being LU Dedicates

HBCU Honors HBCU Honors

LincolnUniversity Universitydedicated dedicated the the Blue Lincoln Blue Tigers TigersZen ZenDen DenRoom Roomon on Aug. 19, 19, 2025, Aug. 2025,with with aaribbon-cutting ribbon-cutting at at Thompkins ThompkinsHealth HealthCenter, Center, markingthe theopening openingof ofaa new new campus campus space marking spacedesigned designedtotosupport support student mental mental health student health and andwell-being. well-being.

Taps Senior Taps Senior

The calm, restorative restorativeenvironment environment where wherestudents studentscan can The Zen Zen Den Den is is aa calm,

pause, reflect pause, reflect and and reset. reset.Rooted Rootedininmindfulness mindfulnessand andholistic holistichealing, healing, the space space provides the providesopportunities opportunities for for self-care self-careand andresilienceresiliencebuildingas as part part of building of LU’s LU'scommitment commitmentto tosupporting supportingthe thewhole whole student. The Zen Den was developed through collaboration student. The Zen Den was developed through collaborationamong among Counseling Services, Services, the Counseling theHealthier HealthierLU LUcommittee committeeand andcommunity community partners, including the National partners, including the National Alliance Alliance on onMental MentalIllness. Illness.

Christian Williams Christian Williams

Lincoln University senior Lincoln University senior HBC

HONO marketing major Christian marketing major Christian Williams selected Williams was was selected

for HBCU Honors Honors for the the HBCU

Media Futures Media Futures Fellowship, Fellowship, JR NITY

competitive program aa competitive program that provides provides hands-on that hands-on experience ininmedia, experience media, HBC storytelling and marketing. HONORS "NOR" storytelling and marketing. Williams, who Williams, who will will graduate graduate in spring spring 2026, in 2026, HOUR OU participated participated COMM in the 2025 in the 2025 HBCU Honors HBCU Honors Presented by Presented by BET, aanationally BET, nationally televised televised celebration celebration of HBCU HBCUleadership leadership and of and culture, culture,where wherehe he appeared on appeared on stage stageduring duringaatribute tributetotoproducer producer and David Banner. Banner.Williams’ Williams'selection selection and activist activist David for the the HBCU HBCU Honors Honors Program Program underscores for underscores his academic academic achievements his achievementsand andleadership leadershipatat Lincoln University. Lincoln University.

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Lincoln Career-FocusedPrograms Programsatat Lincoln Expands Expands Career-Focused Fort and St. St.Robert RobertCampuses Campuses Fort Leonard Leonard Wood Wood and LincolnUniversity Universityhas has expanded expanded educational Lincoln educationalopportunities opportunitiesininthe theFort FortLeonard LeonardWood Wood region by by offering offering new new career-focused career-focused programs region programsatatits itsFort FortLeonard LeonardWood Woodand andSt. St.Robert Robert campuses. Through campuses. Through its its new new Security SecuritySciences SciencesInstitute, Institute,the theuniversity universitynow nowprovides provides one-semester, fully one-semester, fully online online certificates certificates in in cybersecurity, cybersecurity,mental mentalhealth healthfor forfirst firstresponders responders and geospatial geospatial information science, as and information science, aswell wellas asin-person in-personemergency emergencymedical medicaltechnician technician trainingand andthe theLaw LawEnforcement Enforcement Training TrainingAcademy Academy at at the the St. St. Robert training Robert campus. campus.These These programs are are offered offered alongside alongside Lincoln’s programs Lincoln's existing existing nursing nursing degrees, degrees,including including associate, associate, bachelor’s and and master’s bachelor's master'sprograms, programs,to tosupport support students studentspursuing pursuing careers careersininpublic publicsafety, safety, health care care and health and technology. technology.

Campus Highlights Campus Highlights Chief Hill Featured Featuredin inRoadtrip RoadtripNation’s Nation's Chief Gary Gary Hill 'Rethinking Higher Ed’ Ed'Documentary Documentary ‘Rethinking Higher Gary Hill, Hill,Lincoln LincolnUniversity's University’s vice vice president president of Gary of campus campusculture cultureand andchief chief of police, police, is is featured featured in Nation’s two-episode of in Roadtrip Roadtrip Nation's two-episodedocumentary documentaryseries series “RethinkingHigher HigherEd." Ed.”The The series series follows "Rethinking followsthree threeyoung youngpeople peopleexploring exploring accessible and accessible and affordable affordablepostsecondary postsecondarypathways pathwaysand andhighlights highlightsprograms programs thatprioritize prioritizestudent studentsuccess. success. On that On the the show, show,Hill Hill shares shareshis hispersonal personaljourney, journey, detailingthe theskills, skills, education education and and experiences experiences that detailing that shaped shapedhis hiscareer careerwhile while emphasizing resilience emphasizing resilienceand anddetermination. determination. “Whensomeone someone tells lessless — I’m "When tells me me II can’t can'tdo dosomething, something,ororititcan’t can'tbebedone, done,say say - I'm going to tofigure figureout outaa way way to to make make it happen,” he going it happen," he says. says.

Missouri Safety Scholarship Scholarship Now Now Open Opento to Missouri Public Public Safety Lincoln UniversityStudents Studentsfor for2026–27 2026-27 Lincoln University Missouripublic publicsafety safety personnel personnel and Missouri and their their dependents dependentsare arenow noweligible eligible toapply apply for for the the Public Public Safety Safety Recruitment to Recruitment and andRetention RetentionScholarship Scholarship forthe the2026-27 2026-27 academic academic year. for year.The Thescholarship scholarshipcovers coverstuition tuitionand and fees for fees for students students enrolled enrolled in in Lincoln Lincoln University’s University's Security Security Sciences Sciences Institute certificate certificate programs programs and Institute and the theLaw LawEnforcement EnforcementTraining Training Academy. Established Established under Academy. under Senate SenateBill Bill71 71and andsigned signedinto intolaw lawby byGov. Gov. MikeKehoe Kehoe in in July July 2025, 2025, the Mike the program program supports supportsemergency emergencymedical medical technician, law law enforcement enforcement and technician, and other other public public safety safetystudents studentspursuing pursuing postsecondary education. postsecondary education.Applicants Applicantsmust mustmeet meeteligibility eligibilityrequirements, requirements, includingresidency, residency, years years of including of service, service,enrollment enrollmentininan anapproved approved program and and filing filingaa Free Free Application program Application for for Federal FederalStudent StudentAid Aid(FAFSA). (FAFSA).

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LU Earns $2.5 $2.5 Million Million NASA NASAGrant Grantto toExpand Expand LU Earns Student ResearchOpportunities Opportunities Student STEM STEM Research LincolnUniversity University will willplay play aa key Lincoln key role rolein inaa$2.5 $2.5million millionNASANASAfunded project project aimed aimed at at turning human waste waste into funded turning human into sustainable sustainable materials for for use use in space while materials in space whilealso alsogiving givingstudents studentsfrom fromvarious various backgrounds hands-on hands-on research backgrounds researchopportunities. opportunities.Lincoln Lincoln has hasbeen been awarded $103,524 multi-institution awarded $103,524asaspart partofofthe the multi-institutioncollaboration, collaboration, whichinvolves involves eight eight scientists which scientistsacross acrosssix sixinstitutions institutionsininMissouri, Missouri, Delaware and and Florida. two proposals proposals were Delaware Florida. Only Only two wereselected selected nationwide. nationwide.

Graduate Student Prabesh Prabesh Graduate Student

Koirala Named Borlaug BorlaugScholar Scholar Koirala Named Prabesh Koirala, Prabesh Koirala, aa graduate graduatestudent studentininsustainable sustainable agriculture, earned earned the agriculture, thetitle title of of 2025 2025Borlaug Borlaug Scholar from the the National National Association Associationof ofPlant Plant Scholar from Breeders. He Breeders. He isisthe theonly onlystudent studentfrom froman an1890 1890 land-grant institution institution selected selected for land-grant forthe thecohort, cohort, whichincludes includes undergraduate, undergraduate, master’s which master'sand andPh.D. Ph.D. students from across acrossthe thecountry. country. students from “I’mreally reallyhonored honoredtotobe be selected," selected,” Koirala "I'm Koirala says. says. “It’s aa competitive "It's competitive award, award,and andbeing beingthe theonly only scholar from an an 1890 1890institution institutionin in the the2025 2025 scholar from cohort means a lot." cohort means a lot.”

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Campus Highlights Campus Highlights Nursing Student Ariyan Ariyan Nursing Student Akins InductedInto Into Akins Inducted

International Nursing International Nursing Honor Society Honor Society Ariyan Akins Akins was was formally Ariyan formallyinducted inducted intothe the Alpha Alpha Iota into Iota Chapter Chapterofofthe the Sigma Theta Sigma ThetaTau TauInternational InternationalHonor Honor Society of Society of Nursing Nursing (Sigma) (Sigma)on onNov. Nov. 6, 2025, 2025, during 6, during aa ceremony ceremonyheld heldinin Columbia, Missouri. Columbia, Missouri. Akins Akinsjoins joinsaa global community community of of nurse nurse leaders global leaders recognized for for excellence, excellence, scholarship recognized scholarship and commitment commitment to and to advancing advancinghealth health care. Her care. Her induction induction reflects reflectsoutstanding outstanding academic achievementand anddedication dedication academic achievement to the the nursing nursing profession. to profession.

Hands-On, Heart-Forward: LU LUStudents StudentsStrengthen Strengthen Hands-On, Heart-Forward: Community Service Community Through Through Service Students enrolled Students enrolled in in Lincoln Lincoln University’s University'sSW SW310 310Intercultural InterculturalCommunication Communication course completed completed hands-on course hands-on service-learning service-learning projects projectsacross acrossseveral severalcommunity community agencies during agencies during the the fall fall 2025 2025 semester. semester. Students contributed to the the Special Special Learning Students contributed to Learning Center Centerby bypacking packingBuddy BuddyPacks Packsfor for childrenand andassisting assisting with with winter wintercoat coat inventory inventorytotohelp helpensure ensure families families have have access children access toneeded needed cold-weather to cold-weather clothing. clothing. At At the the Jefferson JeffersonCity Citychapter chapterofofthe theNational National Allianceon onMental MentalIllness Illness (NAMI), (NAMI),students studentsassembled assembled 300 Alliance 300 goody goodybags bagsfor foran an upcomingsound soundbath bath event event at at the the Capitol, upcoming Capitol, created created volunteer volunteer appreciation appreciationbags bagsand and prepared kintsugi kintsugiwellness wellness kits for the the organization's organization’s conference. prepared kits for conference.Students Studentsworked worked withthe theCapital CapitalCity CityDiaper DiaperBank, Bank,where wherestudents students packed packed 2,775 with 2,775diapers diapersand and220 220 pullupsininjust justone one hour. hour. On Oncampus, campus, students pullups students served servedthe theBlue BlueTiger TigerFood FoodPantry Pantrybyby stocking food food items items and and packing stocking packing 97 97 packages packagesofoflaundry laundrydetergent detergentforfordistribution. distribution.

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LULETA Celebrates17th 17thGraduating GraduatingClass Class LULETA Celebrates LincolnUniversity UniversityLaw LawEnforcement Enforcement Training Training Academy Academy (LULETA) Lincoln (LULETA) celebrated celebratedthe thegraduation graduationofofitsits 17th recruit recruitclass class during during aa ceremony ceremony Dec. 17th Dec. 12, 12, 2025, 2025,atatPawley PawleyTheatre TheatreininMLK MLKHall HallininJefferson JeffersonCity. City. The event recognized the achievements of 13 graduates as they completed the academy’s rigorous The event recognized the achievements of 13 graduates as they completed the academy's rigorous training program. training program. Founded in in 2021, 2021, LULETA gained national Founded LULETA gained national attention attention as asthe thefirst firstlaw lawenforcement enforcementtraining trainingacademy academy located on on the the campus campus of Black college located of aa historically historically Black collegeor or university university and and has hasbeen beenfeatured featuredbybyABC ABC News, Good Good Morning America and and the additional News, Morning America the Today Today show. show.The Theacademy academynow nowoperates operates additionalMissouri Missouri locationsininColumbia, Columbia,St. St.Louis Louisand andSt. St. Robert. Robert. Since Since 2024, locations 2024,the theColumbia ColumbiaPolice PoliceDepartment Department has hasused used LULETAprogramming programmingfor forits itsin-house in-housetraining trainingacademy, academy, supplementing LULETA supplementing instruction instruction as as needed. needed.

LU ExpandsAcademic AcademicSupport Supportwith withNew NewMath Math LU Expands Tutoring Center Tutoring Center LincolnUniversity University has has strengthened Lincoln strengthenedits itscommitment commitmenttotostudent student success with success with the the launch launchof ofthe thenew newMath MathTutoring TutoringCenter, Center,expanding expanding the suite suite of of free free academic the academic support support services servicesavailable availablethrough through University College. College. The University TheMath MathTutoring TutoringCenter Centerjoins joinsthe theWriting Writing Center and and Academic Academic Success Center SuccessCenter Centerininproviding providingstudents studentswith with comprehensive, accessible accessible learning comprehensive, learningresources resourcesdesigned designedtotohelp helpthem them excel in the the classroom. classroom. excel in The new new center, center, located The locatedin inPage PageLibrary LibraryRoom Room119, 119,offers offerstutoring tutoringfor for all introductory introductorymath mathcourses, courses, including all including help helpwith withhomework, homework,test test preparation and and mastering mastering challenging challenging concepts. preparation concepts.Tutoring Tutoringisisavailable available throughboth bothwalk-in walk-insessions sessions and through andonline onlineappointments. appointments.

LU Students Present Present Research Research at at Show ShowYour Your LU Students

Blue Stripes Conference Conference Blue Stripes Several Lincoln University students students showcased showcased their Several Lincoln University their research researchatatthe the Show Your Your Blue Show Blue Stripes StripesConference Conferenceon onApril April3,3,2025, 2025,ininthe theInman Inman E. Page Page Library, E. Library, presenting presenting posters posters and andoral oral papers papersfor forcash cashprizes. prizes. Seven students Seven studentsparticipated, participated,including includinggraduating graduatingsenior seniorTravis Travis Barrett, who who presented presented his Barrett, hisresearch researchonongenomic genomicidentification identificationofof pathogens in in ancient ancient skeletal skeletal remains pathogens remainsand andwon wonsecond secondplace. place.Other Other winnersincluded includedMadelynn MadelynnSechrest Sechrest and and Vanessa winners VanessaCardenas Cardenas(first (first place, presentations), presentations), Gabriel place, Gabriel Souza Souza(third (third place, place,presentations) presentations)and and Deyana Chism Chism and and Alicia Malone (first (first and and second second place, Deyana Alicia Malone place,posters). posters). Student Travis Travis Barrett Barrett (left) (left) receives receives aacertificate Student certificatefor forhis his second-place presentation second-place presentation at at Show ShowYour YourBlue BlueStripes Stripes2025 2025 fromDirector DirectorofofLibrary LibraryServices Services Jake from JakeDurham. Durham.

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Campus Highlights Campus Highlights

LU Awarded LU Awarded

$725,669 $725,669 NSF Grant NSF Grant Lincoln awarded Lincoln was was awarded

$725,669 grant aa $725,669 grant from U.S. from the the U.S. National Science National Science Foundation for for its its project, project, Excellence Foundation Excellence inResearch: Research: Translational in TranslationalApproaches Approaches toStrengthening Strengthening Rural Rural Resilience. to Resilience.The The four-year initiative, four-year initiative, led ledby byprincipal principal investigator Ye Ye Su, investigator Su,will will examine examinethe thesocial social and economic economic dynamics and dynamicsofofrural rurallife lifeand and develop strategies strategies to develop tostrengthen strengthenresilience resilience and long-term long-term prosperity and prosperityfor forrural rural residents and and businesses. residents businesses.The Theproject projectruns runs fromSept. Sept. 1, 1, 2025, 2025, to from to Aug. Aug. 31, 31,2029. 2029.

Graduate Students Present Researchat atAmerican American Graduate Students Present Research

Chemical Society Conference Conference Chemical Society Three researchers researchers from Three fromLincoln LincolnUniversity UniversityofofMissouri’s Missouri'sDickinson Dickinson Research Center LU graduate graduate students Research Center— - LU studentsAmrita Amrita Dhakal Dhakaland andDipsana Dipsana K.C., along along with KeKe —K.C., with University University of ofMissouri MissouriPh.D. Ph.D.student studentChao Chao attended the the 2025 2025 Spring attended Spring American American Chemical Chemical Society SocietyMeeting MeetingininSan San Diego in in March March2025, 2025, where Diego where they they joined joined more more than than10,000 10,000participants participantstoto present and and discuss discuss their present their research. research.All Allthree threedelivered deliveredoral oralpresentations presentations on projects projects addressing addressing agricultural on agricultural and and environmental environmental challenges, challenges, includingperper-and and polyfluoroalkyl polyfluoroalkylsubstances substances (PFAS) including (PFAS)ininplants, plants,the theimpact impact of agricultural agriculturalnanoparticles nanoparticles on on soil of soil microbes microbes and andnatural naturalplant-based plant-based parasite control parasite control in in livestock. livestock. The conference conference provided to receive receive expert The provided opportunities opportunities to expertfeedback, feedback,learn learn frompeers peers working from working in in similar similar fields, fields, and andbuild buildcommunication communicationand and presentation skills, skills, helping helping the the researchers researchers gain presentation gainbroader broaderperspectives perspectivesand and new ideas ideas to new to advance advancetheir theirwork workininsupport supportofoffarming farmingcommunities communitiesand and environmental health. environmental health.

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LU Honors Service ServiceMembers Membersat atAnnual AnnualVeterans VeteransAppreciation AppreciationBreakfast Breakfast LU Honors LincolnUniversity Universitypaid paidtribute tributetotothose thosewho whohave haveserved served in in the the U.S. U.S. armed Lincoln armed forces forcesduring during its its annual annualVeterans Veterans AppreciationBreakfast Breakfast on on Nov. Nov. 7, 7, 2025, 2025, at Appreciation at Jason JasonGym. Gym. The event event brought The brought together together students, students,faculty, faculty,staff staffand andcommunity communitymembers memberstotorecognize recognizethe thecontributions contributions of veterans veterans and of and active-duty active-duty service service members. members.The Theprogram programfeatured featuredthe thepresentation presentationofofcolors, colors,national national anthem, invocation, invocation,breakfast breakfast and and aa keynote anthem, keynote address addressbybyretired retiredLt. Lt.Col. Col.Kurt KurtDulle, Dulle, aaJefferson JeffersonCity Citynative native and Lincoln University alumnus. and Lincoln University alumnus.

Students Complete Students Complete Colombia Study Abroad Abroad Colombia Study Pilot Program Pilot Program Over spring spring break break 2025, Over 2025,three three Lincoln University University undergraduate Lincoln undergraduate students and students and three threefaculty facultymembers members traveled to Manizales, Manizales,Colombia, Colombia, traveled to for the the experiential experiential portion for portion of of PSC PSC 496: Colombia 496: Colombia Study StudyAbroad Abroadatatthe the Autonomous University Autonomous University of of Manizales. Manizales. The pilot The pilot faculty-led faculty-ledprogram program combined pre-travel combined pre-travel coursework, coursework, immersive Spanish immersive Spanishinstruction, instruction, communityengagement engagement and community andinterviews interviews withgovernment government and with andnonprofit nonprofit leaders, providing leaders, providing students studentswith withdirect direct exposure to exposure to Colombian Colombian society, society,politics politics and earnedthree three and culture. culture. Students Students earned credit hours, credit hours,fulfilling fulfillingmajor majorororminor minor requirements, while faculty facultydelivered delivered requirements, while lectures and and guided lectures guided research researchprojects. projects.

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Lincoln University University Lincoln Announces Announces

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Accreditation Accreditation Achievements Achievements Lincoln University of of Missouri Missouricontinues continues Lincoln University

to academic offerings offerings and and to strengthen strengthen its its academic institutional through the the launch launch institutional quality quality through

of new new degree degree and of andcertificate certificate programs, programs, expanded in the the Fort Fort Leonard Leonard expanded access access in

Wood St. Robert Robert region, region,and andthe the Wood and and St. reaffirmation accreditationsin in reaffirmation of of national national accreditations education business. education and and business.

Quality Educator Quality Educator Preparation Preparation The Association Association for The forAdvancing Advancing Quality in Quality in Educator Educator Preparation (AAQEP) Preparation (AAQEP) awarded awarded Lincoln University University full Lincoln full sevensevenyear accreditation year accreditationfor foritsits programs preparing preparing teachers programs teachers and counselors. and school school counselors. The commissionfound foundthat that The commission

Lincoln University University met Lincoln met all national all four four AAQEP AAQEP national standards, citing standards, citingthe the effectiveness ofofits effectiveness itsprograms programs inpreparing preparing adaptable, adaptable, in professional educators; professional educators;the the consistent useof ofevidence evidence consistent use and tomaintain maintain and reflection reflection to quality; strong strong engagement quality; engagement with community community partners; with partners; and clear clear plans and plansfor forcontinued continued growth and and improvement. growth improvement.

AAQEP andCEO CEO AAQEP President President and

Mark also MarkLaCelle-Peterson LaCelle-Peterson also recognized the recognized the university’s university'sPara Para to Pro program, noting its role to Pro program, noting its role inhelping helping meet in meetcritical criticalP–12 P-12 partner needs needs and partner andpreparing preparing educators whoreflect reflectthe the educators who diversity of diversity of the the communities communities they serve. they serve.

Business School Business School Accreditation Accreditation

Reaffirmed Reaffirmed

Lincoln University University recently Lincoln recently

celebrated thereaffirmation reaffirmationofof celebrated the

accreditation for its itsSchool Schoolofof accreditation for

Business by Business bythe theAccreditation Accreditation Council Schools Councilfor forBusiness Business Schools and Programs Programs (ACBSP). and (ACBSP). Approved by Approved by the thecouncil’s council's Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board Commissioners,the the Board of of Commissioners, accreditation will remain remaininin accreditation will effect 10 years. years. effect for for the the next next 10

Lincoln University University EMT EMT students students strengthen Lincoln strengthentheir theirlife-saving life-saving skills through through hands-on hands-on emergency skills emergencytraining, training,part partofofLU’s LU's growingcareer-focused career-focused programs growing programssupporting supportingpublic publicsafety safety and health health care care in and in the the Fort Fort Leonard Leonard Wood Woodregion. region. 16

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The accreditation The reaffirmed reaffirmed accreditation

applies to to several several degree applies degree programs, including programs, includingthe the Bachelor of Science Scienceinin Bachelor of accounting, business accounting, business administration and administration and marketing, as as well marketing, well as asMaster Master of Administration of Business Business Administration programs with emphases inin programs with emphases accounting, agribusiness, accounting, agribusiness, management and management and management management information information systems. systems. The accreditation The ACBSP ACBSP accreditation process emphasizes process emphasizesteaching teaching excellence, student excellence, studentlearning learning outcomes andaacontinuous continuous outcomes and improvement model improvement modelgrounded grounded inthe the nationally nationally recognized in recognized Baldrige framework Baldrige frameworkfor for performance excellence. performance excellence.

Expanded Access Expanded Access While strengthening strengthening academic While academic quality, Lincoln quality, LincolnUniversity University has also also expanded has expandededucational educational

access theFort FortLeonard Leonard access ininthe

Wood Robertarea area Wood and and St. St. Robert

through new, new, career-focused through career-focused programs designed programs designedtotomeet meet regional workforce workforce needs. regional needs.The The university’s Security Security Sciences university's Sciences Institute several Institute now now offers offers several certificate programs, certificate programs,including including cybersecurity, mental cybersecurity, mentalhealth health for first first responders responders and for and geospatial information geospatial information science science (GIS). certificatesare are (GIS). These These certificates offered 100 100 percent offered percentonline onlineand and are designed designed to are to be becompleted completed in inone one semester. semester. The university university has The hasalso also introduced in-person introduced in-personpublic public safety and and emergency safety emergencyresponse response programs at programs at its its St. St.Robert Robert campus. The campus. TheEmergency Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) (EMT) Medical Technician Certificate Program Certificate Programisisaa two-semester program two-semester programthat that provides practical provides practicalpreparation preparation

for EMT licensure. licensure. for Missouri Missouri EMT

The Lincoln The Lincoln University University Law Enforcement Enforcement Training Law Training Academy (LULETA) Academy (LULETA)offers offers 16-week program aa 16-week programthat that combines remoteinstruction instruction combines remote with hands-on hands-on field with fieldtraining training and includes evening and includes eveningand and weekend class weekend classoptions optionsfor for working adults. working adults.

From left left to From to right, right, recent recent graduates of graduates of Lincoln’s Lincoln'sPara Paratoto Pro program: program: Kristal Pro Kristal Bevely, Bevely, Washington Montessori Washington Montessori(St. (St. Louis, MO); Louis, MO); Amy Amy Campbell, Campbell, Norwood Elementary Norwood Elementary (Norwood, MO); MO); Maggie Maggie Reed, (Norwood, Reed, Hartville (Hartville,MO); MO); Hartville R-2 R-2 (Hartville, and Tyrice Tyrice Whitaker, and Whitaker,Columbia Columbia Public (Columbia,MO). MO). Public Schools Schools (Columbia,

Priorities for Health Health Priorities for Care Education Care Education Health education Health care care education

remains aapriority remains priorityfor forLincoln Lincoln University in University in the the region. region. Through its its School Through SchoolofofNursing, Nursing, the university university offers the offersan an Associate of Associate of Applied Applied Science Science innursing, nursing, an in anonline onlineRN-toRN-toBSN program BSN program and andaaMaster Masterofof Science in Science in Nursing, Nursing,delivered delivered online with with in-person online in-personclinical clinical experiences. experiences.

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Megan Titus, DNP, RN,

program coordinator for the Associate of

Applied Science in Nursing program at

Lincoln University's Fort Leonard Wood/ St. Robert campus, received the 2025 Governor's Award

for Excellence in

Teaching. Titus

oversees daily operations of the program, manages

faculty, secures clinical placements and teaches in both the AAS and

RN-to-BSN programs. What does Lincoln

University's presence look like at the Fort Leonard Wood/St. Robert campus?

Lincoln serves a truly unique population here. Many of our students are active-duty service members, veterans or

military spouses who have spent years working toward their educational goals, often facing interruptions due to relocations, deployments and life challenges. We offer evening and weekend courses that open doors for students who cannot attend traditional

daytime classes. This flexibility is essential because many work full time, are actively serving or have significant family responsibilities.

who have often been told that

Beyond nursing, we've recently

higher education isn't feasible given their circumstances. One of the most meaningful moments for me is meeting with new students and walking them through their academic

launched the first cohorts

schedule. I often see the

for the LU Law Enforcement

"lightbulb moment" when they realize their goals are finally achievable. After years of waiting or feeling sidelined by life circumstances, they recognize that this opportunity truly fits their reality. Watching their expressions change from uncertainty to hope and

Training Academy and Lincoln's Emergency Medical Technician programs. What does it mean to you personally to represent an HBCU in a military-focused environment?

It's truly an honor. Leading Lincoln's presence here carries special significance because of the institution's legacy as one of the country's historically Black colleges and universities. We honor that HBCU legacy while embracing the rich diversity the military brings to the region. The Fort Leonard Wood

community includes

Lincoln University often feels like family. What inspires your commitment to these

Lincoln fills a critical gap for military-affiliated students

affiliated

students] realize their

goals are finally achievable. " - Megan Titus

What key skills do you strive to instill in your nursing students?

Beyond traditional clinical and technical skills, we strive

My commitment is deeply rooted in both the university's mission and my background in nursing. At its core, nursing is about service and compassion. Although I no longer practice

to instill the true art of caring.

at the bedside, I still care for

Why is Lincoln's presence in this area important?

[military-

students?

people every day through education. I've always believed that "no" is rarely the final answer. With the right support, there's almost always a pathway

serving our country, even in

moment' when

impact of Lincoln's mission.

range of cultural, racial,

a small way, is both humbling and rewarding.

the 'lightbulb

confidence reinforces the direct

individuals from a wide

socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds, and Lincoln's mission of access, equity and opportunity aligns seamlessly with that diversity. Supporting students who are actively

" I often see

forward.

That belief strongly aligns with Lincoln's mission. Many of our students, particularly military spouses, have made tremendous sacrifices.

Supporting them and helping them reach their goals is both meaningful and humbling.

I often remind students that

effective nursing begins with listening, not with the intent to respond, but with the intent to understand. Many patients

simply need to feel heard and know that someone genuinely cares. One of my goals is for every student who leaves our program to carry a deeper level of empathy and human connection into their practice.

We also emphasize safety, preparedness and critical thinking. Our goal is to graduate nurses who are not only clinically competent but confident, adaptable and ready to respond effectively in any situation.

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Student Spotlight Student Spotlight

Leading with with Purpose: Purpose: Leading

Q&A with University Royal Royal Court Member Madison C. Hampton Q&A withLincoln Lincoln University Court Member Madison C. Hampton

A criminal justice justice major major from from Little Little Rock, Rock, A junior junior criminal Arkansas, MadisonC. C.Hampton Hamptonexemplifies exemplifies Arkansas, Madison

leadership through service service at at Lincoln LincolnUniversity. University. leadership through

A Officers'Training Training A member member of of the the Reserve Reserve Officers’

Corps theLincoln LincolnUniversity UniversityHonors Honors Corps (ROTC), (ROTC), the Program and the the Blue BlueTiger Tigersoftball softballteam, team, Program and Hampton as Miss Miss Junior Junioron onLincoln Lincoln Hamptonalso also serves serves as University's Court. AADean’s Dean'sList Liststudent student University’s Royal Royal Court. and volunteerand and and active active campus campus leader, leader, volunteer fundraiser, she is ispreparing preparingfor foraafuture futureofof fundraiser, she militaryand and legal legal service military servicewhile whileproudly proudlycarrying carrying forward legacy of of leadership, leadership, forwardLincoln's Lincoln’s enduring enduring legacy tradition community. tradition and and community. What meanto toyou you What does does itit mean to asaamember member tobe be selected selected as

of University'sRoyal Royal ofLincoln Lincoln University’s Court, especiallyduring duringthe the Court, especially university's 160th anniversary anniversary university’s 160th celebration? celebration?

In honor honor of In of this thisimportant important

moment occasion,itit moment and and occasion,

means so very verymuch muchto tohave have means so

been asaamember member been selected selected as

of Lincoln Lincoln University's University’s Royal of Royal Court. ItIt is is my my hope Court. hopethat thatIIcan can carry on on this carry this prestigious prestigioushonor honor of rich rich history, history, legacy of legacyand and impact with with grace grace and impact andpoise. poise.

Who beenyour yourbiggest biggest Who has has been champion at Lincoln Lincoln champion at University, andhow howdoes doestheir their University, and support "ThePower Power support illustrate illustrate “The of thatdefines definesthe the of Together" Together” that LU experience? LU experience?

Royal Court Court Adviser Adviser Theressa Royal Theressa Ferguson has Ferguson has been beenmy mybiggest biggest champion here champion hereatatLincoln Lincoln University. Her University. Her leadership leadershipand and 20

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commitment to commitment to developing developing

well-rounded leaders well-rounded student student leaders

is unmatched. unmatched. Her is Hersupport support illustrates "ThePower Powerofof illustrates “The Together” here Together" hereatatLincoln Lincoln University, as as she University, sheisisa aliving living embodiment of embodiment of legacy legacyand and tradition. tradition. Can you share shareaamoment moment Can you at whenyou youfelt felt at Lincoln Lincoln when

especially proudto tobe bepart partofof especially proud this andits its160160this university university and year legacy? year legacy? There countlessmoments moments There are are countless

when II have have felt when felt especially especially proud to to be be aapart proud partofofthis this university and and its university its 160-year 160-year legacy. However, legacy. However,ititwas wasthis this year’s 100th year's 100thHomecoming Homecomingthat that stood out most, as I had the stood out most, as I had the great honor great honor of of connecting connectingwith with Lincoln alumni alumni and Lincoln andhearing hearing firsthand the the powerful firsthand powerful stories stories of their success. of their success.

What advicewould wouldyou you What advice give to incoming incomingstudents students give to who tostep stepinto into who want want to leadership roleswhile while leadership roles balancing academicsand and balancing academics extracurriculars? extracurriculars?

would encourage encourage incoming IIwould incoming students, especially students, especiallyyoung young women, to women, tofully fullycommit committoto involvement on involvement on campus. campus.While While doing so so may doing may require requireembracing embracing leadership roles leadership rolesand andlearning learning to academicswith with to balance balance academics extracurricular commitments, extracurricular commitments, the experience experience isisinvaluable. the invaluable. Involvement deepens Involvement deepensyour your connection to connection to the theuniversity, university, strengthens your strengthens your sense senseofof purpose and and shapes purpose shapesyou youinto intoaa more confident, confident, capable capable leader. more leader. What's next for for you youafter afterLU LU What’s next graduation? graduation?

After graduation, graduation, IIplan After plan to my career careerininthe the to pursue pursue my militaryas as aa second military secondlieutenant lieutenant

U.S. Army U.S. Army officer. officer.Looking Looking forward, II plan forward, plan to to attend attend law school school with law with the thehope hopeofof becoming aa judge. becoming judge. Together, Together, these goals these goalsallow allowme metotocarry carry forward Lincoln Lincoln University’s forward University's 160-year legacy 160-year legacyofofleadership, leadership, service and service and excellence excellencebyby using my my education using educationtotolead lead with and create create withpurpose purpose and meaningful change change beyond meaningful beyondthe the campus. campus. What onething thingyou youthink think What is is one prospective studentsshould should prospective students know before they theycome cometoto know before Lincoln? Lincoln?

Once you Once you arrive arriveon onLincoln Lincoln University’s campus, University's campus,you youwill will be enveloped enveloped in be insupport. support.Once Once you to Lincoln, Lincoln,you youdon’t don't you come come to just campus.You You just walk walk onto onto aa campus. find andaacommunity community find aa home home and that supports supports you, that you, challenges challenges you and and celebrates celebrates you you youevery every step of step of the the way. way.

GAME ON For Blue BlueTiger Tigerathletes, athletes, 2025 2025was wasaa very very good good year. For year. The University Blue Blue Tigers Tigersenjoyed enjoyedaatremendous tremendousyear yearinin The Lincoln Lincoln University TM

2025, pairof ofconference conferencechampionships championshipsand andsix six 2025, highlighted highlighted by by aa pair teams championshipevents. events. teams making making trips trips to to NCAA NCAA championship

TRACK & FIELD FIELD TRACK &

Lincoln’s nationally Lincoln's nationally renowned renownedtrack trackand andfield field teams once teams once again againfinished finishedthe theindoor indoor season season ranked in the top ranked in the top 25, 25,with withthe theLU LUmen menwinning winning the Great Great Lakes the LakesValley ValleyConference ConferenceIndoor Indoor Championship. The Championship. The Blue BlueTiger Tigerwomen womenbrought brought home aa second-place home second-placefinish finishininthe theGLVC, GLVC,breaking breaking three conference conference records three records in in the the process. process.Between Between the two two track track and and field field programs, programs, 10 the 10athletes athletes were invited were invited to to compete competeininthe theNCAA NCAADivision DivisionIIII IndoorChampionships Championships in Indoor in Indianapolis Indianapolislast lastMarch. March. Wesley Tyndall Wesley Tyndall won won the thenational nationalchampionship championship Top left, left, Britney Top Britney Brown; Brown; top top right, right, Wesley WesleyTyndall; Tyndall; middle left, left, Shantae Shantae George; middle George;middle middleright, right,Joshua JoshuaDottin; Dottin; bottom left, left, the the 2025 2025 GLVC bottom GLVCChampion ChampionLincoln LincolnMen’s Men'sIndoor Indoor Track & & Field Field Team; Team; bottom Track bottom right, right, Dejone DejoneRaymond. Raymond.

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GAME ON inthe the long long jump, jump, and and the in the Blue BlueTiger Tigermen men finished as as national finished nationalrunners-up runners-upinintwo two other events events to other to claim claim ninth ninth place placeoverall. overall. On side,Lincoln Lincolnwon wonthe the On the the women's women’s side, national title title in in the the 4x400 4x400 meter national meter relay. relay. Both and women’s women'strack trackand andfield field Bothmen's men’s and

programs closed programs closedthe thespring springon onhigh high notes, with notes, with the the LU LUmen menplacing placingninth ninth overall at the theNCAA NCAADivision DivisionIIIIOutdoor Outdoor overall at Championships. Both Championships. Both teams teamsfinished finishedasas runner-up at at the the GLVC runner-up GLVCChampionship Championship meet, and and the meet, the Blue BlueTiger Tigerwomen womenwon wonthe the national championship championship in national in the the 4x400 4x400meter meter relay. relay. BASKETBALL BASKETBALL

The Lincoln Lincolnmen's men’s basketball basketball team The team also alsoenjoyed enjoyedaaphenomenal phenomenal season, winning 20 games season, winning 20 gamesininthe theregular regularseason seasonfor forthe thefirst first timeinin24 24years years enroute time enroute to to earning earning the the No. No. 44seed seedininthe theGLVC GLVC championship tournament. tournament. The The terrific regular season championship terrific regular seasonled ledtotoaa historicpostseason, postseason, as historic as the theBlue BlueTigers Tigerswon wonall allthree threeofoftheir theirgames games inthe the championship championship tournament in tournament to to win win aa conference conferencetournament tournament titlefor forthe the first first time time in in program program history. title history.Winning Winningthe theGLVC GLVC Championship gave gave Lincoln Championship Lincolnan anautomatic automaticbid bidtotothe theNCAA NCAA

Above left, Shantae George; above right, Malik Drummond; at left, Aaliyannah Anderson.

DivisionIIIItournament, tournament,where wherethe the Blue Blue Tigers Tigers earned Division earnedthe theNo. No.77 seed in seed in the the Midwest Midwest Region, Region, marking marking the the first first time time since since1981 1981 -—and - that qualifiedfor forthe the andthe the13th 13thtime time overall overall — thatthe the LU LU men men qualified NCAA championship tournament. NCAA championship tournament. Franck wasselected selectedtotoboth boththe theAll-GLVC All-GLVCfirst firstteam teamand and Franck Yetna Yetna was the GLVC GLVC All-Defensive All-Defensive team; the team; Tyler TylerChapman Chapmanearned earnedAll-GLVC All-GLVC second team second team honors. honors.Chapman Chapmanmade madethe theGLVC GLVCAll-Tournament All-Tournament team, and and Andreas team, Andreas Fuller Fuller was wasnamed namedthe theGLVC GLVCChampionship Championship MostValuable Valuable Player. Player. Yetna Most Yetnalater laterwas waschosen chosenfor for the team. the HBCU HBCU Division Division II II All-American All-American second second team.

GOLF GOLF

Divya Gunasegar Gunasegar from Divya from the theLincoln Lincolnwomen’s women'sgolf golf

team tournaments and andearned earnedthree three team won won three three tournaments

GLVC awardsin in2025. 2025.Most Most GLVC Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week awards

notably, she she won notably, won the the National National Women’s Women'sCollegiate Collegiate Championship, which which gave gave her Championship, her aa spot spotin inthe theLPGA’s LPGA's Chevron Championship Chevron ChampionshipPro-Am. Pro-Am. Left, the the 2025 2025 GLVC Left, GLVC Champion ChampionLincoln LincolnMen’s Men's Basketball Team; Basketball Team;below belowleft, left,Max MaxEkono; Ekono; below middle, middle, Franck below Franck Yetna; Yetna;below belowright, right, Malcolm Davis. Malcolm Davis.

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Between the Between the spring spring and and fall fall seasons, seasons,the theLincoln Lincoln men’s golf men's golf team team posted postedfive fivetop-10 top-10finishes. finishes.That That included aa fourth-place fourth-place result included result at at the the2025 2025PGA PGA WORKS Championship, Championship, played WORKS playedatatWhistling Whistling Straits. Straits. SOCCER SOCCER After break,Lincoln Lincolnathletics athletics After the the summer summer break, opened the the fall fall season season with opened with aa bang, bang,asasthe theLU LU men’s soccer soccer team men's team went went undefeated undefeatedduring during the the 2025 2025 regular regular season. season. The Blue Blue Tigers Tigers were The were ranked rankedas ashigh highasas10th 10thininthe thecountry countryatatone one pointand andentered entered the the postseason postseason ranked point ranked15th 15thnationally. nationally.Kevon Kevon Maitlandwas was named named the the GLVC GLVC Offensive Offensive Player Maitland Playerof ofthe theYear Yearand and joinedAdam AdamGriffiths Griffithsas as honorees honorees on joined on the the all-region all-region team. team.The TheBlue Blue Tigers earned earned the Tigers the right right to to host hostaaquarterfinal quarterfinalmatch matchininthe theGLVC GLVC Championship tournament tournament and and defeated defeated Missouri Championship MissouriS&T, S&T,4-0. 4-0.

Clockwise, starting Clockwise, startingwith with top left: left: Joseph Joseph Lozano; top Lozano; Vincent Osei;Kevon Kevon Vincent Osei; Maitland; Rajae Maitland; Rajae Lawrence. Lawrence.

Despite falling in overtime overtime in in the the semifinals semifinals of Despite falling in of the the league league tournament, Lincoln Lincolnwas was awarded awarded the tournament, theopportunity opportunity to to host hostaamatch match inthe the NCAA NCAADivision DivisionIIIIMen's Men’s Soccer Soccer Championship in Championshiptournament. tournament. The Blue Blue Tigers The Tigerswon wonthat thatmatch matchagainst againstTiffin Tiffinininthrilling thrillingfashion, fashion, as LU LU scored scored four goals in advance to as four goals in aa shootout shootout to to advance to the the Sweet Sweet16. 16. The Blue Blue Tigers Tigers played The played well well in in that that match, match, but but Rogers RogersState Statewon, won, 1-0, after 1-0, after scoring scoringthe theonly onlygoal goalofof the contest contest with the with 9:26 9:26remaining. remaining. On team,Ivanna Ivanna On the the women's women’s team, Faria thefirst-ever first-ever Faria became became the

member soccer member of of the the LU LU women's women’s soccer

team anall-conference all-conference team to to make make an

team wasselected selectedtotothe the team when when she she was

All-GLVC third team. team. All-GLVC third

FOOTBALL FOOTBALL

On the the gridiron, gridiron, the the LU On LU football football team teamstarted started the 2-0for for the thefirst first time time since since1972. 1972. the season season 2-0 Quarterbacks Isaiah Isaiah Tate Tate and Quarterbacks and Jaylen JaylenThomas Thomaseach each earned Athlete Athlete of earned of the the Week Weekawards awardsduring duringthe the season, and, season, and, at atone onepoint, point, the the Blue BlueTigers Tigersreceived received votes in the the HBCU HBCU NCAA NCAA Division Division II II Coaches Coaches votes in Poll. Harris was wasnamed namedtotothe theAll-GLVC All-GLVC Poll. Marcus Marcus Harris firstteam team and and six six other first other Blue Blue Tigers Tigersreceived received postseason honors. postseason honors. BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SOFTBALL BASEBALL &

Otherathletes athletes achieving achieving postseason postseason accolades Other accoladesinin2025 2025include include MiguelPadron Padron from from the the LU LU baseball baseball team, Miguel team,who whotook tookhome homeAllAllGLVC team honors. honors.Abbi AbbiConrad Conradwas wasnamed namedtotothe the AllGLVC second second team AllGLVC second team from the Blue Tiger softball program. GLVC second team from the Blue Tiger softball program.

Above, Jaylen Jaylen Thomas Above, Thomas(#5); (#5);atatleft, left,Marcus MarcusHarris Harris(#3). (#3). LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI LINE | Spring 2026

LU Commitment to Farmers and Communities

Drives Discovery

For more more than than aa century, University of of Missouri Missouri has has been For century, Lincoln Lincoln University beendedicated dedicatedtotohelping helpingfarmers farmers and the the communities communities they they serve. serve. As and As an an1890 1890land-grant land-grantuniversity, university,Lincoln Lincolnprovides providesoutreach, outreach, education and and direct direct assistance assistance to education to producers producersin in every everycorner cornerof ofthe thestate. state. Every day, day, LU researchers make agricultural Every LU researchers makediscoveries discoveriesthat thatelevate elevatethe the agriculturalindustry. industry.Breakthroughs Breakthroughs inaquaculture, aquaculture, small small ruminant production,organic organic farming, farming, chemistry, chemistry, pest in ruminant production, pest management managementand and crop science science give crop give producers producersthe theknowledge knowledgeand andthe thetools toolsthey theyneed needtotooptimize optimizetheir theiroperations, operations, implementsustainable sustainable practices practices and and increase increase access implement accesstotohealthy healthyfoods. foods.

Food Safety: Healthy Healthy Crops, Crops,Healthy HealthyPeople People Food Safety: As part part of of Lincoln's Lincoln’s mission mission to to support support farmers farmers and researchers are As and their their communities, communities, researchers are advancing farm-to-table workhighlighted highlightedby byaa 2025 2025 study advancing farm-to-table food food safety safety— - work studyfrom from Qingbo Qingbo Yang, Yang, assistant professor assistant professorof ofchemistry, chemistry,focused focusedon onimproving improvingthe thedetection detectionofoffoodborne foodbornepathogens. pathogens. Currentmolecular molecular detection detection methods methods are Current aretime-intensive time-intensiveand andpoorly poorlysuited suitedfor forreal-time, real-time, on-siteuse, use, Yang Yang notes, on-site notes,creating creatingdelays delaysthat thatcan canallow allowcontaminated contaminatedfood foodtotoreach reachconsumers consumers before problems problems are are identified. To address address this before identified. To this gap, gap,Yang Yangand andcollaborators collaboratorsatatMissouri Missouri UniversityofofScience Science and and Technology University Technology are are developing developingportable portablesensing sensingsystems systemsthat thatrapidly rapidly detect volatile volatile organic organic compounds compounds released released during detect during food food spoilage spoilageand anduse usemachine machinelearning learningtoto linkthose thosesignals signals to link to specific specific pathogens. pathogens. Whilethe thetechnology technologyisis still stillinindevelopment, development, Yang's Yang’s research While researchlays layscritical criticalgroundwork groundworkfor forrealrealtime, field-deployable field-deployable food time, food safety safetydiagnostics. diagnostics. Two graduate graduate students Amrita Dhakal Dhakal and also made Two students—- Amrita and Dipsana DipsanaK.C. K.C.—- also madesignificant significant contributionstotofood foodsafety safety efforts efforts with withstudies studies on on soil soil microbes microbes and contributions and plant plant systems. systems. 24

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Top: Safiullah Top: Safiullah Pathan Pathanand andhis histeam team at Lincoln Lincoln University University of at ofMissouri Missouriare are leading the the nation quinoa research, leading nation in in quinoa research, identifying viable viable strains strains and identifying and developing developing new harvesting harvesting techniques. new techniques.Middle: Middle: fish sits sits in in aa tray tray on on aa small AAfish small scale. scale. Bottom: A lamb lamb drinks drinksmilk milkfrom fromitsits Bottom: A motheras as she she grazes mother grazes among among other other sheep. sheep.

Dhakal’s research Dhakal's researchsought sought to explore explore how —to howPFAS PFAS sometimes referredto toas as sometimes referred "forever chemicals" enter “forever chemicals” —-enter plant systems systems and plant andhow howthey they affect those those systems. systems. PFAS, affect PFAS, or perper- and or andpolyfluoroalkyl polyfluoroalkyl substances, aremanmade manmade substances, are chemicals used chemicals usedinineverything everything from cookware to furniture. from cookware to furniture. PFAS chemicals have havebeen been PFAS chemicals

used so used so widely widelyand andfor forso solong long that they're they’re found that found in in water, water, soil, and even evenhuman human soil, animals animals and bloodstreams. Using bloodstreams. Usingmung mung bean sprouts, bean sprouts,Dhakal Dhakalstudied studied how PFAS are absorbed and how PFAS are absorbed and the effects effects they the they have haveon onplants’ plants' roots, and leaves. leaves.Her Her roots, stems stems and findings could findings couldhelp helpinform inform strategies to strategies to reduce reducehuman human exposure through exposure throughalternative alternative chemicals or chemicals oragricultural agricultural practices. practices.

K.C.'s researchlooked lookedatat K.C.’s research

the impact impact of the ofagricultural agricultural nanoparticles —- extremely nanoparticles extremely small particles particles used small usedinin fertilizers, pesticides pesticides and fertilizers, andother other farming products farming products—- on onsoil soil microbes. microbesare are microbes. These These microbes tinyliving livingorganisms, organisms, such tiny suchas as bacteria and bacteria andfungi, fungi,which whichlive live insoil soil and and break in breakdown downorganic organic matter, circulatenutrients nutrientsand and matter, circulate help plants plants grow. help grow. Once complete, complete, K.C. Once K.C. says saysher her research could research couldhelp helpdetermine determine which nanoparticles nanoparticles are which aremore more toxic andwhat what toxic to to microbes microbes and concentration of concentration of nanoparticles nanoparticles crosses the crosses theline linebetween betweenhelpful helpful and revelations, and harmful. harmful. Those Those revelations, she notes, she notes,could couldultimately ultimately inform farmers on what inform farmers on what concentration they concentration they should shoulduse use in soil. in their their soil.

Aquaculture: Aquaculture: Exploring New Exploring New Depths Depths LU’s Aquaculture LU's AquacultureProgram Program saw incredible saw incrediblegrowth growthand and advances in advances in the the past pastyear, year, including several several innovative including innovative studies, collaborationswith with studies, collaborations state agencies state agenciesand andmajor major renovations to renovations to the the program’s program's facilityat at George George Washington facility Washington Carver Farm. Carver Farm. InNovember, November, graduate In graduatestudent student

Sadiat Onileowo and and assistant assistant Sadiat Onileowo

professor Moureen professor MoureenMatuha Matuha concluded aa 12-week concluded 12-weekstudy study evaluating alternative evaluating alternativefeeds feedsfor for aquaculture production. aquaculture production.

fishmeal in rainbow rainbow trout troutdiets. diets. fishmeal in

The choice choice to The to test test soy-based soy-based products came came from products from aadesire desiretoto support Missouri support Missouri farmers. farmers. The the The United United States States isisthe

world’s second-largest second-largest soybean world's soybean producer, with producer, with Missouri Missouriamong among the top-producing top-producing states, the states, but declining declining exports exports have but have driven to seek seeknew new drivenresearchers researchers to ways to ways to support support farmers. farmers.By By evaluating soy-based soy-based products evaluating products as fishmealalternative, alternative,LU LUisis as aa fishmeal creating new creating newopportunities opportunitiesfor for bothsoybean soybean and both andaquaculture aquaculture producers. producers.

The study study tested tested soy-based The soy-based products as products aspartial partialand andfull full replacements for replacements fortraditional traditional

Using juvenile Using juvenilerainbow rainbowtrout trout sourced from sourced from Crystal CrystalLake Lake Fisheries in Ava, Ava,Missouri, Missouri, Fisheries in Onileowo and Onileowo and Matuha Matuhasplit split fish into into six six testing fish testinggroups groups and them varied variedlevels levelsofof and fed fed them traditionalfishmeal, fishmeal, soybean traditional soybean meal Fermex200,aa meal and and Fermex200, fermented soybean soybean meal. fermented meal.

Left: Lincoln Lincoln University University graduate Left: graduatestudents studentsAmrita Amrita Dhakal and and Dipsana Dipsana K.C. K.C. don Dhakal don protective protectiveequipment equipment intheir theirworkspace workspace at at Dickinson Dickinson Research Research Center in Centeronon April 23, 23, 2025. April 2025.

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It is a story well-known to every Lincolnite - how a band of freed Black

soldiers dreamed of educating the people of their home state and turned

that dream into reality. As the Civil War drew ever closer to its end

in 1865, the soldiers of the 62nd and 65th

HONORING THE DREAM. ADVANCING TOGETHER.

Regiments of the United States Colored Troops at Fort McIntosh, Texas, began to make plans for their return to their homes in Missouri. The

soldiers had learned to read and write as part of their training in boot camp, and they wanted to give that same opportunity - and more - to other freed Black people. The soldiers, whose pay averaged $13 a month, pooled their funds to found Lincoln Institute in Jefferson City. The soldiers of the 62nd came up with $5,000; those in the 65th added another $1,400 to the school's endowment.

The men had three requirements: the institution would be located in Missouri for

the benefit of emancipated African Americans with a curriculum that combined study and labor. Those founding goals have propelled Lincoln to the heights of historically Black colleges and universities.

"Those soldiers changed the lives of thousands of Black

Americans proud Lincoln

Thank you to Lincoln University Archives for historic images and support for this article.

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keep its doors

curriculum added college-

In 1921, the Missouri

open as a

level coursework in 1877,

private school educating

and in 1879 Lincoln formally became a Missouri public institution with the deeding of the property to the state. The Lincoln Alumni Association

Legislature transitioned the school to a four-year college and changed the name to Lincoln University. When Nathan B. Young arrived at Lincoln as its new president

formed in 1876.

in 1923, he focused on the

Black children.

Many of those early students were Jefferson

City children who had no

public school

Inman E. Page, Lincoln's first president, took office

facilities

in 1880 and served until

alumni," says Lincoln University President John Moseley, who was named to his current leadership role by the Lincoln University Board of Curators in 2022. "Every day that I walk onto our campus,

yet; the Jefferson City Board of Education helped out by supplementing Foster's pay. In 1870, the school began receiving state aid as well

I reflect on those soldiers. I

In 1871, Lincoln Institute

envision the campfires where they learned to read and write with their lieutenants' help, and I cannot help but feel the responsibility and power of their 160-year-old legacy."

moved to its present campus and erected its first building. Enrollment grew to nearly 200 students, almost equally split

as donations from several

organizations and individuals.

between males and females.

Lincoln dropped elementary education for local Black

Dream School

With that seed capital of $6,400, preparations moved swiftly to open Lincoln Institute the following year. Richard Baxter Foster, a former first lieutenant in the 62nd

1898, overseeing enrollment growth, the construction of new buildings, hiring of new faculty and an expanding college curriculum. Lincoln began to attract more students from outside Cole County, increasing its influence throughout the state. Under the second Morrill Act of 1890,

Missouri designated Lincoln a land-grant institution, emphasizing studies in agriculture, mechanics and teaching.

children when the city built

military science with a strong background in liberal arts. Enrollment - up and down since the turn of the century - began a steady rise in the '20s and '30s, nearly tripling to 468 by 1938. Students Missouri and 10 other states,

the focus

turned to

attracted by its growing reputation as "The Black

teacher

Harvard of the Midwest."

training. The

two students in an old frame

Above: Lincoln students

train in industrial trades in

Industrial Hall in the late 1800s.

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and mechanical arts, and

came to Lincoln from across

building in Jefferson City. From

There were funding struggles early on, as Lincoln fought to

Curriculum changes focused on agriculture, domestic

them and

its doors to the first class of

only grow.

Missourians with Lincoln.

schools for

Regiment, was named first principal and sole teacher of Lincoln Institute. On Sept. 17, 1866, the school opened

there, the soldiers' dream could

school becoming a university in more than name only. He filled faculty vacancies with Ivy League and other East Coasteducated professors to bolster Lincoln's standing and enhance its accreditation efforts. Young traveled tirelessly across the state to better acquaint

Right: Lincoln women in the early 1900s.

"This period is when we really started to grow and mature as an institution," says university

when she showed

archivist Mark Schleer '07.

realized she was

"Lincoln went from being a training institute founded by former slaves to a four-year university just decades later. It's

Black. She sued and

Above: Students in the Lincoln

won her case with

Department of Education participate in a classroom

incredible. The fact that we've

up to register and university officials

the Missouri State

Supreme Court in

discussion in 1989.

1941. Lincoln's School

Left: LU alumnus James Frank served as university president from 1973 to 1982.

lasted this long is a tribute to

of Journalism opened

the dream those soldiers had."

in 1942.

Legal Precedent

Boom Times

The soldiers of the 62nd and that it took seven decades

Longtime university President Sherman D. Scruggs witnessed tremendous growth during his

for someone to test the limits

time at the helm of Lincoln,

of that dream. Enter Lloyd Gaines, a 1935 graduate of Lincoln who sought admission to the University of Missouri

from 1938 to 1956. Graduate

65th had dreamed big, so big

Law School and was turned

down solely because of his race. Gaines sued, taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled in 1938 that Missouri

had to admit Gaines to its law

school or open a law school at Lincoln. Although Gaines never attended law school

instruction began in the summer session of 1940,

with majors in education and history and minors in English, history and sociology. The Law School and Journalism School opened, and a Civil Pilots Training Program developed as a feeder for army aviation schools during World War II. New construction included

Although the lion's share of Lincoln students chose majors in elementary education and business administration,

the university forged on with new degree offerings in accounting, speech pathology and audiology. It established a Nursing School in 1968, now considered one of the best in Missouri.

A building boom in the early '70s saw the construction of

a new football stadium and

another dormitory - Tower Hall (now called Dawson Hall), still the tallest building on campus. Newly erected campus

dormitories, a print shop, buildings for agriculture and mechanical arts, a gymnasium and Inman E. Page Library.

radio station KLUM (now KJLU) hit the airwaves in 1973.

from 1938 to 1955,

In 1954, following the Supreme

James Frank was the first

turning out many notable attorneys.

Court decision in Brown vs.

Lincoln alumnus to become

Board of Education declaring segregated public schools

president of the university, serving from 1973 to 1982. During his tenure, Lincoln University enhanced its land-grant status with the Cooperative Extension Center and acquired additional farm property. The Frank administration also developed a broadcast journalism program and began training

- he disappeared shortly after the court's decision -

the Lincoln University Law School operated in St. Louis

In 1939, the legal process repeated after University of Kansas graduate Lucille Bluford was accepted into the University of Missouri's graduate program in journalism, only to be turned away

unconstitutional, Lincoln

University opened its doors to all who could meet its entrance

criteria, regardless of ethnicity. Enrollment climbed from

400 to nearly 1,200 students, triggering a move to expand curriculum and facilities.

students at campus television station JCTV. The Nursing School expanded in 1989, opening a satellite campus at Fort Leonard Wood.

Surging into the New Century The 1990s saw the growth and integration of nursing, teacher education, computer science and agribusiness into Lincoln's core offerings. As the school made its way into the 21st century, Lincoln enjoyed a resurgence in athletic programs and technological advancements, both in and out of the classroom.

When Carolyn Mahoney arrived as Lincoln's first

female president in 2005, she established programs in library and information science, environmental science,

aquaculture and social work. Expanding the facilities for the nursing program prompted a sharp rise in Nursing School enrollment.

A partnership with Jefferson City brought the LINC Recreation and Wellness

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Student Success Students are the reason Lincoln University of Missouri exists, at the heart of the mission the soldiers of the 62nd and 65th

Center to campus in Lincoln's 150th year. The state-of-theart fitness center is open to all students and employees.

The past five years at Lincoln have seen a burst of expansion with new programs and new facilities, feeding the growth of academic quality and value. The university launched its Law Enforcement Training Academy in 2021, the first and only historically Black college or university to house its own police academy; it now operates in four Missouri

university is reinforcing LU's commitment to scientific

advancement and higher learning. Lincoln is serving emerging needs in agriculture, sustainability and related sciences, with research

initiatives in aquaculture, the Hemp Institute, small ruminant production and organic farming.

"Every day that we exist, we prove we can do more to better serve our students, faculty, staff and community," Moseley says.

locations. In 2022, the School of

Nursing opened a new facility in St.

Regiments established when they founded the university 160 years ago. Lincoln is keeping the soldiers' dream alive with opportunities and innovations to improve student life. Academic support includes the Summer Bridge program, which offers incoming freshmen direct support to ensure a strong start at Lincoln, and the First Year Success Initiative which provides tailored academic and nonacademic support. University College is another key resource for freshmen to help students create personalized college plans, setting and achieving their educational and career goals. Attracting students from across the country and 47 other countries, Lincoln's enrollment has increased nearly 10% over the 2024-25 school year; the freshman retention rate in 2025 is more than 64%, the highest in 30 years. The average cumulative grade point average has risen to 3.08.

"We are building remarkable momentum and delivering the results we envisioned," says Lincoln President John Moseley. "It is a testament to what is possible when we come together with purpose and determination to fulfill our mission of transforming lives through education, innovation and service."

Robert, a simulation lab to enhance the

combines online

program at Fort

coursework

Leonard Wood. That

with hands-on

and crisis response teams as well as an expansion of the School of Nursing (see page 32

same year, Lincoln expanded its outreach into Jefferson City

internships.

to read more on HSSI).

The Security

Correctional Center

Sciences Institute

Today, 160 years after its founding, Lincoln University

with its prison education program, offering inmates a path to acquire a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree.

Academic programs are flourishing at Lincoln, providing access to a wider cross-section of learners, with

students, both residential and

medical technician and

nonresidential, and offers an

geospatial information science for students in Jefferson City

The SSI certificate programs will be housed in Lincoln's new

certificates in education,

Health & Security Sciences

students for the workforce

Institute (HSSI) building when it is completed in fall 2026. The $45.5 million facility will also provide a training center for

security sciences, health care and more. The university's impact reaches far beyond anything that the soldiers of the 62nd and 65th Regiments

emergency operations, security

dreamed.

component of LU's curriculum. Now recognized as a Research College and University under the 2025 Carnegie Classifications - a designation that follows a significant

business, education and more

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for first responders, emergency

The LU Employment Academy launched in 2025 to prepare

new offerings that include online master's degrees in

investment of more than $9.1

population of more than 2,250 undergraduate and graduate

array of academic programs, research projects and public services. The university grants associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 45 areas of study, plus

As a land-grant university, agriculture is a strong

million annually in research expenditures from fiscal years 2021 to 2023 - the

of Missouri serves a diverse

(SSI) offers certificate programs in cybersecurity, mental health

and LU's Fort Leonard Wood/

St. Robert campus.

(see page 16 to read more).

while addressing Missouri's employment needs. The twosemester certificate program

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THE DREAM & & Legacy LEGACY The SOLDIERS' Soldiers’ Dream 2025-2026 AWARDS 2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship Awards Classification Classification

College Representation College Representation

Freshman Freshman

39.6% 39.6%

Business Business

23% 23%

Sophomore Sophomore

23.0% 23.0%

12% 12%

Junior Junior

18.0% 18.0%

Senior Senior

13.0% 13.0%

Nursing Nursing Agriculture Agriculture Engineering Engineering Wellness/Physical Wellness/PhysicalEd Ed

Graduate Graduate

6.4% 6.4%

16% 16%

5% 5%

11% 11%

C.I.S. C.I.S.

5% 5%

Other Other

28% 28%

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The Build Up Health Set for

The banners along the fence line

proudly proclaim the news:

Health & Security Sciences Institute COMING SOON!

As the institute's brick and

engage on the project, says

glass edifice rises on the Lincoln University campus, so does anticipation for the game-changing impact of the most significant construction effort in Lincoln history.

Darius Watson, Lincoln's dean

Construction continues on the

of the College of Professional Studies and assistant provost for academic innovation, outreach and research. "The entire internal team has met

$45.5 million project to build a three-story, 40,000-square-

biweekly with the construction leads, so we are constantly updated on major milestones,"

foot structure to house an

Watson says.

expansion of the School of Nursing and the new Security

General contractor is

Sciences Institute, a center for

McCownGordan Construction

training emergency operations, security and crisis response

of Kansas City, with design by St. Louis architectural firm Hastings+Chivetta. The project's funding is entirely from state and federal grants.

teams. Lincoln broke ground on the project in October 2024. After 1½ years of construction, the HSSI building is taking shape, on track for a late summer completion and fall semester opening.

The planning team is pleased with the building's progress as multiple planning tracks

When finished, the HSSI

building will house the Security Sciences Institute on the ground floor, featuring the country's first open-access emergency operations center,

a 911 call training center and a cybersecurity lab. The second floor belongs to Lincoln's School of Nursing, equipped with nursing simulator pods and fully developed hospital rooms as well as classrooms,

study spaces, offices and an expanded lounge. The top floor of the building is set to be a 500-seat conference center,

incorporating both large and small spaces for classes, meetings and other uses.

Nursing School Shuffle The concurrent renovation

of 75-year-old Elliff Hall also continues on schedule as part of the HSSI project. "What's often lost in the narrative is

that the renovation of Elliff

Hall is also progressing," Watson says. "It's not new construction, but in some

ways that has made it a more difficult endeavor." Elliff Hall will continue to

house most of the nursing program, as well as radio station KJLU, which moved into Elliff in 2024 after a

partial renovation that year to modernize the station's new

space, funded by a Title III grant. The planning team is exploring other opportunities for Elliff that may include connecting it to the HSSI building for nursing program continuity, says Landyn Smith, LU director of facilities and

planning. "We are reviewing options, but nothing is confirmed yet," Smith adds. In the meantime, the Nursing School has moved operations to Leslie Boulevard Plaza until

work on both buildings is completed later this year.

Lincoln University broke ground on the Health & Security Sciences Institute building on Oct. 3, 2024. LINCOLNU.EDU/ALUMNI

Security Sciences Institute

Completion This Year The HSSI building will span 40,000 square feet and serve as a hub for criminal justice, cybersecurity, emergency management and nursing education, featuring a 911 training center and advanced nursing simulation labs.

Anticipation Excitement is building for Move-In Day this fall as Lincoln works toward

becoming a hub of health care innovation and emergency training for Missouri and the "Moving temporarily during the Elliff Hall renovation

required flexibility to navigate a new environment," says Jennifer McCord, department head at the School of Nursing. "Successfully adjusting involved setting up a functional educational space quickly, to establish a sense of normalcy for faculty, staff and students."

Partnerships The HSSI building represents a significant expansion of access to Lincoln's education, training and simulation offerings. Forming partnerships is key to bringing everyone to the table, Watson says.

"We are in the early stages of developing usage partnerships with the Jefferson City Police Department, Jefferson City Fire Department and Cole County Emergency Medical Services," he adds. "There are a lot of

considerations from liability and schedules to emergency guidelines and shared training and education opportunities. Having everyone fully committed from the start will

make a lot of the stuff on the back end easier to work out."

in education and training. Early beneficiaries could be Cole County's Community Organization Active in Disaster

central United States. The

(COAD), formed after the

in emergency services,

2019 Jefferson City tornado, and Mid-Missouri Explorer Post #6265, a Scouting program for youth interested

cybersecurity and geospatial technology. McCord says she is "beyond excited" for the

in public-safety careers. "We believe that the building will support existing initiatives and partnerships such as the Cole County COAD and our new Explorer Post in ways that will

Nursing School.

make them, and LU, even more

Lincoln is also exploring other ways to team up with groups for more innovations

university has already launched new certificate programs for the Security Sciences Institute

innovations in store for the

"This state-of-the-art facility is not just an addition of brick and mortar; it is a vital investment in the future of

health care," McCord says.

innovative than we already are," Watson says.

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Buildino Building the the

Lincoln University UniversityInvests Invests ininCampus Campus Lincoln Including the construction construction of of the the Health Health&& Including the Security Institute, opening openingfall fall2026, 2026, Security Sciences Sciences Institute,

Lincoln University of of Missouri Missouri is isexperiencing experiencing Lincoln University

aa period of significant significant campus campustransformation, transformation, period of marked by major major investments investments in in residential residential marked by life, academic facilities facilities and andinfrastructure. infrastructure. life, academic Dawson Hall Dawson Hall

Reopens After Reopens After $23 Million $23 Million Renovation Renovation

Lincoln University Lincoln University celebrated celebratedthe thegrand grand reopening of reopening of Dawson Dawson Hall on on Aug. Hall Aug.12, 12, 2025, following 2025, following aa$23 $23 million million renovation renovation ofof the 10-story 10-story student the student residence hall.The The residence hall. project, completed project, completedinin time fall 2025 2025 time for for the the fall semester, modernized semester, modernized one of one of the the university’s university's most prominent most prominent campus buildings. campus buildings. The renovated renovated Dawson The Dawson Hall Hall features features upgraded upgradedliving living spaces spaces designed to to promote promote academic academic success, designed success,health healthand andwell-being. well-being. Improvements include include glass-walled glass-walled study Improvements study nooks, nooks,aaspacious spaciousfirstfirstfloorlounge lounge and and aa convenience floor conveniencestore storeoffering offeringgrab-and-go grab-and-godining dining LincolnUniversity's University’s renovated renovated Dawson reopened Aug. Lincoln Dawson Hall Hall reopened Aug.12, 12,2025, 2025, featuringmodernized modernizedstudent studentliving livingspaces, spaces, study featuring studyareas areasand andupgraded upgraded amenities to to support support community communityand andacademic academic success. success. amenities 34

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Future Future: Transformation Projects Projects Transformation Scruggs University Scruggs University Center Center Cafeteria Cafeteria Receives Receives $1.75 Million Upgrade Upgrade $1.75 Million Students returned last semester Students returned last semestertotoaarefreshed refresheddining diningexperience experience followingaa $1.75 $1.75 million renovation of following million renovation of the the Scruggs ScruggsUniversity University Center cafeteria. cafeteria. The Center The upgrade upgradefocused focusedon onmodern moderndesign, design,improved improved traffic flow flow and and expanded traffic expandeddining diningoptions. options. Renovations included Renovations included upgraded upgradedfinishes, finishes,LED LEDlighting, lighting,new new flooringand and reimagined reimagined food food service service stations, flooring stations,along alongwith with redesigned entry redesigned entry and and exit exit points. points. Students Studentsnow nowhave have access to access to an an expanded expandedsalad saladbar, bar,deli deliisland islandand andnew new dessert and dessert and beverage beveragestations. stations. Freshly paved streets and parking lots highlight Lincoln University’s nearly $1 million campus-wide asphalt project, improving accessibility, safety and appearance.

options. Additional Additionalenhancements enhancements include options. include an an esports esportsarena, arena, improved sound sound insulation improved insulation and and modern modern heating heatingand andcooling cooling systems with systems with individual individual thermostats. thermostats.

The reflects the theuniversity’s university'scontinued continuedinvestment investmentinin The renovation renovation reflects residential environments environments that residential that foster fosterlearning, learning,community communityand and student engagement. engagement. student

Campus Asphalt Project Project Improves ImprovesAccess Access Campus Asphalt and Safety and Safety LincolnUniversity University has has invested Lincoln investednearly nearly$1 $1million millionininasphalt asphalt improvements for forparking parkinglots lotsand and streets streets across improvements acrosscampus. campus. The project project enhances enhances safety, The safety,accessibility accessibilityand andoverall overallcampus campus appearance. appearance.

The renovation renovation project The project also alsobrought broughtSlim Slim&&Husky’s Husky's Pizza Beeria Pizza Beeria to to the thecafeteria, cafeteria,which whichopened openedduring during Lincoln University's University’s Centennial Lincoln CentennialHomecoming Homecoming celebration onOct. Oct.31. 31. celebration on “We’re celebrating "We're celebratingLincoln Lincoln University’s University'sinvestment investmentinin spaces that ” spaces thatfoster fostercommunity, community,connection connectionand andcomfort, comfort," Vice President President for Vice for Student Student Affairs Affairs Tobias TobiasMorgan Morgantold toldthe thecrowd crowd at the the Aug. Aug. 12 at 12 ribbon-cutting. ribbon-cutting. “Every "Every detail detail was wasdesigned designedwith withour our students in mind." students in mind.” Lincoln University’s Lincoln University's Scruggs University Scruggs UniversityCenter Center cafeteria reopened cafeteria reopenedwith withaa $1.75 million renovation, $1.75 million renovation, featuring modernized featuring modernized diningspaces, spaces, expanded dining expanded food options options and food and upgraded upgraded finishes. finishes.

Allareas areas have have been All beenaddressed addressedwith withthe theexception exceptionofofthe theMitchell Mitchell Hall parking parking lot, lot, which which will be completed Hall will be completedfollowing followingconstruction construction of the the Health Health & & Security Security Sciences Sciences Institute of Institutetotoensure ensurecontinuity continuityand and efficiency. efficiency. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI LINE | Spring 2026

A of of Lincoln ANew NewEra Era Lincoln From Connection From Connection to to Collective Collective Impact Impact Lincoln University University has Lincoln has always thrived always thrived because becauseofofitsits people. From people. Fromits itsfounding foundingtoto the present present day, the day,generations generations of havecarried carried of Lincolnites Lincolnites have forward aa shared shared legacy forward legacyofof service, achievementand and service, achievement purpose. Alumni purpose. Alumni have havebuilt built communities, ledinstitutions, institutions, communities, led mentored students students and mentored andopened opened doors for those who followed. doors for those who followed. That enduring That enduringcommitment commitment is heartbeatofofLincoln Lincoln is the the heartbeat University. University. To keep keep the To themomentum momentumgoing, going, Lincoln is is ushering ushering in Lincoln inaanew new era of of alumni era alumni engagement engagement designed to designed to strengthen strengthenlifelong lifelong connections and connections and expand expandthe the ways every ways everyLincolnite Lincolnitecan can make an make animpact. impact. Atits its core, core, the At the vision vision isissimple: simple: support alumni, support alumni,support support students and students andamplify amplifythe the collective power collective power of of together. together. Every Lincoln Every Lincoln alum alumand and friend to take takepart partinin friend is is invited invited to meaningful opportunities meaningful opportunitiestoto connect andcontribute. contribute. connect and As alumna alumna Joyce As JoyceMcClellan McClellan '79 aninterview interviewwith with ’79 shared shared ininan Columbia University'sElder Elder Columbia University’s

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Project, “Lincoln Project, "Lincoln is is aaplace place where folks where folkswill willwrap wraptheir their arms around around you arms you and andmake make sure you're you’re successful, sure successful,and and you’ll have have fun you'll fun while whileyou’re you're doing it. ” doing it." That spirit warm, inclusive That spirit — - warm, inclusive and deeply deeply rooted — -isis and rootedinincare care guiding this this next guiding next chapter chapterfor for LU alumni alumni engagement. engagement. LU During Homecoming, Homecoming, During McClellan joined McClellan joinedfellow fellow alumni to to begin begin organizing alumni organizing affinity groups groups and affinity andexploring exploring new ways ways to new tostrengthen strengthen Lincoln’s unique Lincoln's unique connectivity. connectivity. Their conversations reflected Their conversations reflected what many many Lincolnites what Lincolniteshave have expressed: aa desire expressed: desireto toengage engage inways ways that in that feel feelpurposeful, purposeful, flexible and flexible and aligned alignedwith with today’s lives. today's lives. Moving forward, Moving forward,alumni alumni engagement opportunities engagement opportunities willbe be intentionally intentionally open will opentoto everyone who everyone who has hasbeen beenpart part of Lincoln's Lincoln’s story. of story.Alumni, Alumni, friends, parents, parents, faculty, friends, faculty,staff, staff, neighbors and neighbors and fans fanswho who have given have giventheir theirtime, time,talent talent ortreasure treasure all or all have have aaplace place

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inthis this growing growing movement. in movement. Whether your Whether your connection connection means cheering means cheeringon onBlue BlueTiger Tiger Athletics, attending attending campus Athletics, campusoror regional events, events, mentoring regional mentoringaa student or volunteering student or volunteeringyour your expertise, Lincoln expertise, Lincolnisisbuilding building pathways for pathways foryou. you.

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to engage. engage. Volunteers to Volunteerswill will help expand expand support help supportfor forthe the Lincoln Fund, Fund, scholarships Lincoln scholarships and Blue Blue Tiger and TigerAthletics, Athletics, while philanthropy philanthropy grows while grows naturally from naturally from strong strong relationships and relationships and shared shared purpose. purpose.

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LU Alumnus Dennis Strobel '74 Establishes

Cecil Blue The influence of a great professor lasts far beyond the classroom. For generations of Lincoln University students, faculty have not only shaped knowledge but also inspired lives, careers and legacies.

One such professor, the late Cecil Blue - an English scholar, Harlem Renaissance writer and beloved member

of the LU faculty for nearly five decades - left a lasting impression on alumnus Dennis Strobel. Now, Strobel

is ensuring that Blue's legacy continues to inspire future Blue Tigers through the establishment of the Cecil Blue

Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Strobel, who graduated from Lincoln in 1974, has named his

alma mater as the beneficiary of an Individual Retirement

Account currently worth about $180,000 in a testamentary

gift to establish the Cecil Blue Memorial Scholarship Fund, honoring the legacy of Strobel's one-time professor of English literature. The IRA will transfer

to Lincoln upon Strobel's passing. In addition, Strobel has pledged to jump-start the scholarships during his lifetime with yearly contributions of about $6,400 from his required

Dennis Strobel 74 (top) established the Cecil Blue Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor his mentor, the late professor Cecil Blue (inset) who taught at Lincoln from 1928 to 1975. LINCOLNU.EDU/ALUMNI

minimum distribution of the

Scholarship Fund Lincoln in

same IRA to support an annual scholarship in Cecil Blue's

love was history, he opted to earn his bachelor's degree in

his thoughts

name.

mathematics from Lincoln

as he fed

with additional coursework in

his history bug, often researching

"We are grateful to Dennis Strobel for his generous gift in honor of Cecil Blue," said Lincoln University President John Moseley in announcing the gift. "The yearly contributions to fund the annual scholarships, which began in 2025, will have an immediate and lasting impact upon our Blue Tiger students." Cecil Blue taught at Lincoln from 1928 to 1975. Born in

Georgetown, Guyana, in 1902, Blue emigrated to America

computer programming. He later added a master's degree in technology management from Georgia Tech. He forged a successful 43-year career in information technology, beginning as a programmer for the Missouri Division of

Employment Security before moving on to a programmer/ analyst job at Westinghouse in Jefferson City. He spent 14 years at Mitsubishi as manager of its management information systems in the consumer electronics and wireless

and earned his bachelor's and

communications division.

master's degrees from Harvard University. He joined the Lincoln faculty in 1928, part

Strobel capped his career as director of information

the

university's history. He discovered "The

Soldiers' Dream" books

Professor Cecil Blue in 1969

written in

two parts by local historians and available on Blue Tiger Commons. The books sparked Strobel to dig further into Lincoln's faculty experience, reading Missouri historian Gary Kremer's books and watching interviews and lectures on C-SPAN's Book TV.

Coast-educated professors that LU President Nathan Young

technology at BWAY Corp., retiring in 2017. He says he never forgot Blue, his English literature teacher, whose class

hired to bolster Lincoln's

he took in the summer of 1971.

Black professors educated at prestigious eastern schools to join the LU faculty," Strobel says. "They kept coming - in

of the second wave of East

accreditation efforts in the

1920s. After his retirement,

Blue remained in Jefferson City

"He was a very personable, intelligent gentleman,"

until his death in 1983.

Strobel recalls. "He could

Strobel grew up in Lohman,

engage the entire class. He encouraged participation and got everyone involved. I took

Missouri, a small town near

Jefferson City where his parents owned a general store. He graduated from Russellville High School and headed for college at nearby Lincoln University. Although his first

his class because it fulfilled a

"Lincoln recruited all these

the '20s, '30s and '40s. But

when they arrived in Jefferson City, many of them were not treated well. I want today's students to know about their

requirement, but I enjoyed the

difficulties and the bravery it took for those faculty members

class a lot."

to come here and teach." Their

"Lincoln is special to me," Strobel says. "My degree opened the way to good jobs over the years, a good career, and I wanted to give back." Strobel says he hopes the Cecil Blue Scholarship will build on the impact of those pioneering professors who came to Lincoln to educate others.

He would like his gift to encourage new students to join LU and take advantage of the same type of support he once found here.

"I hope it can inspire students to come to Lincoln and

professors to come to Lincoln," Strobel says. "I want to continue their legacy."

impact on students, he adds,

Living in the Atlanta area for the past 24 years, Strobel kept

remains alive more than five decades later.

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Lincoln University alumna Gloria

Washington '00 has been named

to the prestigious EBONY Power

100 STEM

Trailblazers list,

bringing national

recognition to her

groundbreaking work in affective

computing and human-centered

design.

Gloria Washington's Jou

to the EBONY Power When Gloria Washington chose to attend Lincoln

University of Missouri more than two decades ago, the decision was primarily financial. The Kansas City native says she found in

Lincoln education brought community, mentorship and opportunities that would shape her entire trajectory in science, technology, engineering

That mentorship proved transformative. During her four years at Lincoln, Washington secured an internship with the

and mathematics (STEM)

Environmental Protection

education.

Agency in Kansas City that would last nearly her entire undergraduate career. She worked on projects analyzing the chemistry makeup of

Lincoln a small HBCU that

really fit her financial needs.

"I got a scholarship, and then I was mentored throughout the

What she ultimately discovered,

whole four years," she recalls. "It really was a good decision when looking back at it."

however, was far more valuable than affordable tuition. Her LINCOLNU.EDU/ALUMNI

water bodies around the

Kansas City area, developing

groundbreaking software groundbreaking softwareshe she says was says was“the "thefirst firstofofitsitskind kindtoto enter information related relatedwith with enter information the chemistry chemistry of the of the thewater” water" and determinesoluble soluble and could could determine chemical levels.Her Herwork work chemical levels. earned her aa bronze bronzeaward award earned her from the the EPA from EPA—- recognition recognition fromthe the entire entire agency from agencyfor forher her innovative contribution. innovative contribution. “Looking back back at "Looking atthat thattime, time,I I wasn’t as as appreciative ” wasn't appreciative as asnow, now," Washington admits. Washington admits.“But "ButI Igot got recognition from recognition from the thewhole wholeofof EPA. It's like a bronze medal." EPA. It’s like a bronze medal. ”

The Powerof of The Power

Mentorship Mentorship The impact impact of The of Lincoln’s Lincoln'sclosecloseknitcommunity community became knit became evident through evident throughmentor mentorLinda Linda Thompson, who Thompson, who recognized recognized Washington’s potential Washington's potentialeven even when she couldn't see it herself. when she couldn’t see it herself. During her her junior junior year, year, when During when scholarship opportunities scholarship opportunitiesfor for Ph.D. programs Ph.D. programsinincomputer computer

rney rney 100 100

science arose, science arose,Washington Washingtonsays says she was she was paralyzed paralyzedbybyimposter imposter syndrome. syndrome. "I“Iwas 'No, II can’t can'teven even was like, like, ‘No, fathom aa Ph.D. fathom Ph.D.inincomputer computer science,’ ” Washington Washington science,' remembers. "And she shesaid, said,‘You 'You remembers. “And really should should apply apply because really because you have have the the grades, you grades,you youhave have the knowledge.' knowledge.’ She the Shereally really

encouraged me. encouraged me.IfIfIIhad hadjust just sat in sat in my my imposter impostersyndrome, syndrome,I I would have have never would nevereven eventhought thought about it." about it.” Thompson’s encouragement Thompson's encouragement changed everything, everything, she she says. changed says. Washington not Washington not only onlyapplied applied but was was accepted but acceptedinto intothe the graduate program graduate program at atGeorge George Washington University Washington Universityinin Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.,where where she earnedher herM.S. M.S.and and she earned Ph.D. Today, Today, she she serves Ph.D. servesasasan an associate professor associate professorofofcomputer computer science at science atHoward HowardUniversity, University, where shefounded foundedthe the where she Affective BiometricsLab. Lab. Affective Biometrics

Pioneering Pioneering Technology for Technology for Social Good Social Good

Washington’s current Washington's current research research focuses on focuses on affective affectivecomputing, computing, biometrics andhumanhumanbiometrics and centered design centered design—- work workthat that explores how explores howtechnology technology can better better recognize can recognizeidentity, identity, emotion and cultural nuance. emotion and cultural nuance. Her projects projects range Her rangefrom from analyzing how analyzing how voice-enabled voice-enabled systems interpret systems interpret Black Blackslang slang to developing developing immersive to immersive tools that that reduce reduce bias tools biasamong among psychiatric professionals. professionals. Her psychiatric Her research — supported by research - supported bythe the Office Research,the the Office of of Naval Naval Research, National Science Foundation National Science Foundation and major —and major tech techcompanies companies bridges innovation bridges innovation and andequity equity to create create more to moreinclusive inclusivedigital digital experiences. experiences. Ebony magazine Ebony magazinenamed named Washington to Washington to its its 2025 2025 EBONY 100STEM STEM EBONY Power Power 100 Trailblazers listlast lastfall. fall. Trailblazers list The scientists The list list celebrates celebrates scientists and whose and innovators innovators whose

groundbreaking work groundbreaking workinin technology and and research technology research demonstrate how science science demonstrate how can inspire, can inspire, transform transformand and elevate humanity. elevate humanity.The Thehonor honor represented aafull-circle represented full-circle moment for for Washington, moment Washington,who who stillbattles battles imposter still impostersyndrome syndrome even at even at the theheight heightofofher her success. success. “A lot lot of of people people don’t "A don'tknow knowthat that Lincoln University University of Lincoln ofMissouri Missouri in Missouri. Missouri. They They say, isis in say,‘Oh 'Oh no, the the one one in ’ no, in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania.' I'm like, 'No, it's the one in I’m like, ‘No, it’s the one in Missouri,’ ”she shelaughs. laughs. “We’re Missouri,' "We're small HBCU aa small HBCU and and we’re we'reproud proud of it. it. To To represent of representon onthis this main stage … II didn't didn’t think main stage think anybody would anybody would get getthis thistype typeofof award from from Ebony Ebony Power award Power100. 100. ItItis for me mefor foreven even is aa dream dream for people knowing people knowing my my name nameand and recognizing my ” recognizing mywork. work." The Lincoln The Lincoln

Advantage Advantage Washington’s success Washington's successstory story highlightswhat what she she sees highlights sees as Lincoln as Lincoln University’s University's unique strengths unique strengthsininSTEM STEM education. sizes education. The The small small class class sizes allowed her her to allowed to develop developclose close relationships with relationships with professors professors and numerousresearch research and access access numerous opportunities throughout opportunities throughouther her undergraduate years. undergraduate years. "I wholebunch bunchofof “Ihad had aa whole

within-the-semester research within-the-semester research

opportunities that opportunities thatcontributed contributed to helping helping me to me pay payfor formy my living, ” she explains. “I living," she explains. "Inever never struggled because because everybody struggled everybody needed researchassistant assistant needed aa research to work work on on computer-related computer-related to stuff. instrumentaltoto stuff. It It was was instrumental both my my coursework coursework and both andtotomy my trajectory.” trajectory."

This hands-on hands-on experience, This experience, combined with combined withfaculty faculty who genuinely genuinely cared who caredabout about students' futures, created students’ futures, created an where an environment environment where Washington could Washington couldthrive. thrive.“My "My professors actually professors actually cared caredabout about where II was was going," going,” she where shereflects. reflects. "I“Ithink lotfor foraa thinkthat thatsays says aalot university, especially university, especiallyininthis this day and and age, age, because day becauseyou youreally really need that to be successful." need that to be successful.”

A for A Message Message for Future Tigers Future Blue Blue Tigers As who has hasachieved achieved As someone someone who

national recognition national recognitionininher her field, Washington Washington has field, hasaa clear message message for clear forstudents students considering Lincoln considering Lincoln University: “I University: "I think think people people sleep on sleep on Lincoln Lincoln education education and they they need and needtotorethink rethinkthat. that. It's it'ssmall, small,the the It’s cost-effective, cost-effective, it’s class sizes class sizescan canreally reallybenefit benefit you. You're You’re not you. not lost. lost. You Youcan can actually know know your your professors." professors.” actually Her comesfrom from Her advice advice comes

experience. Washington’s experience. Washington's journey from from aa financially journey financially motivated college college choice motivated choice to the EBONY Power to the EBONY Power 100 demonstratesthe the 100 demonstrates transformative powerofof transformative power an educationthat that an HBCU HBCU education combines academic combines academicrigor rigorwith with personal investment personal investmentininstudent student success. success. “Ifpeople people don’t "If don't know knowwho whoyou you are and and aren’t are aren't helping helpingyou youget get to where where you to you want want to to go, go,it’s it's not going to be an easy road, ” not going to be an easy road," she emphasizes. she emphasizes.“Hopefully "Hopefully Lincoln littlebit bitmore more Lincoln gets gets aalittle shine related related to shine to people peoplegoing going there." there.”

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Tradition and Milestones Centenn Lincoln University of Missouri marked

Mister Lincoln University, and Dayonna Crump was

its Centennial

named the 101st Miss

Homecoming

Lincoln University. Both

in the fall of

serve as student ambassadors,

2025, welcoming

representing the university on campus and within the broader community. Families,

Lincolnites and

community members to campus for a weeklong series of events honoring a century of homecoming traditions.

friends and alumni filled Jason

Gymnasium for the ceremony, underscoring the strong connections across generations of Lincoln University students.

The celebration ran

from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1,

offering opportunities to reconnect, revel in Lincoln's

accomplishments and look toward the university's future.

Friday brought additional excitement as the university celebrated the Oct. 31 grand opening of Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria in the renovated

Scruggs University Center

A highlight of the week was the

cafeteria. Missouri Gov. Mike

Oct. 30 coronation of Mister

Kehoe joined students, alumni and community members for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

and Miss Lincoln University, one of Homecoming's most anticipated traditions. Jamir

The $1.75 million renovation

Hunt was crowned the 23rd

included updated dining and

Mark Lincoln's ial Homecoming Celebration student organizations, alumni groups and community partners. The parade celebrated university traditions and

The day also highlighted

• Victor B. Pasley '68, past president and current secretary of the LU Board of Curators and longtime advocate for the university.

the arts as alumna Florene

• Mark Schleer '07, LU

showcasing the energy and pride of the Blue Tiger community. The #KeepingIt100 tailgate preceded the Homecoming football game at Dwight T. Reed

gathering spaces to provide a modernized hub for student

activity.

Calvin Dawkins '77 returned

to campus for the Florene

archivist and historian.

• Marjorie Williams '75,

C. Dawkins Art Collective

the first African American

Exhibit II. Her donation of 138

superintendent of the

pieces of art, along with rare books and manuscripts, filled the Dorothy E. Steward Art Gallery. The exhibit showcased the enduring impact of alumni contributions and their role

in enriching the educational and cultural environment for

current and future students.

That evening, the Masked Ball took place in Jason Hall, featuring a reception, silent auction and dinner. Student Government Association

Hickman Mills School District.

• Coach Dwight T. Reed, posthumously recognized for his contributions as a coach

and athletic director.

• Joe Torry '88, comedian, actor and philanthropist whose Giving Back the Love Foundation supports youth initiatives.

Fitzwater and Tina Shannon of the Board of Curators. Musical

performances by vocalist Tiff Sings and violinist Belle Darus provided entertainment throughout the evening. The Masked Ball also

introduced the Sapphire Awards, created to honor individuals whose lives and

work reflect Lincoln University's values. Honorees included:

Sherry Branch-Maxwell, a lifelong community leader known for youth and family programs in Missouri's Bootheel region.

Stadium where the

Blue Tigers faced off against the Truman State Bulldogs. The Blue Tigers came up short in the explosively offensive game, though, losing 59-26. Despite the loss, the good

Proceeds from the event

times continued into

benefited the Lincoln University Student Scholarship Fund.

the evening with a Homecoming concert, celebrating a century

Saturday featured the Centennial Homecoming Parade, which traveled through the streets of Jefferson City with the LU marching band,

of connection.

leaders welcomed attendees

who heard remarks by Jefferson City Mayor Ron

community engagement,

Save the Date for LU's 2026 Homecoming,

September 20-26!

Below: The 23rd Mister

Lincoln University Jamir Hunt and the 101st Miss

Lincoln University Dayonna Crump wave to the crowd during the 2025 Centennial Homecoming Parade.

HonoringThose Those Honoring

2025 Calendar 2025 Calendar

Legacy Society Legacy Society

Curators Circle Curators Circle

($25,000 or ($25,000 or more) more)

($2,500-4,999) ($2,500–4,999)

• Karen Karen Harrington HarringtonTrust Trust TigerAthletic AthleticClub Club • Blue Blue Tiger EducationalFoundation Foundation • Strada Strada Educational Health Foundation Foundation • CVS CVS Health • Ameren Ameren Corporation Corporation Charitable CharitableTrust Trust Trust & & Investment Investment • Central Central Trust • Central Central Trust Trust Company Company CookFoundation Foundation • Sam Sam BB Cook

Presidents Circle Presidents Circle

($10,000-24,999) ($10,000–24,999)

We are proud to recognize the following individuals and organizations who made leadership gifts of $250 or more during the 2025 calendar year in support of Lincoln University of Missouri. Their generosity strengthens scholarships, enhances academic programs, advances student success initiatives and sustains the mission that has guided Lincoln for 160 years. 44

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R.Lock Lock • Gene Gene R. Inc. • NIKE NIKE Inc. CommunicationsInc. Inc. • Learfield Learfield Communications Dennis E. Strobel • Dennis E. Strobel Bank • Central Central Bank • American American Direct Direct Marketing Marketing Resources Resources Inc. Inc. Dawkins • Florene Florene Dawkins BrookFarm FarmLLC LLC • Handsome Handsome Brook Kwame Foundation • Kwame Foundation • Dorothy Dorothy N. N. Lathan Lathan Newton • Robert Robert Newton • Omega Omega Psi PsiPhi PhiFraternity FraternityInc. Inc. Kurt L. Rasmussen • Kurt L. Rasmussen Schnieder • Sandra Sandra Schnieder

Founders Circle Founders Circle

($5,000–9,999) ($5,000-9,999)

• John John & & Crystal Crystal Moseley Moseley • Newman, Newman, Comley Comley & & Ruth Ruth P.C. P.C. • Barry Barry O. O. Loggins Loggins • United United Capital Capital City City Soccer SoccerClub Club A Thon Thon • Hour Hour A Patten • Brian Brian Patten • Jefferson Jefferson City City Parks Parks&&Recreation RecreationFoundation Foundation Cavitte • Donna Donna J. J. Cavitte Education • The The Entertainment Entertainment and and Education Company LLC Company LLC Missouri • Ameren Ameren Missouri Justice • Ledro Ledro R. R. Justice Kampeter • Ann Ann M. M. Kampeter • Luetkeyemer Luetkeyemer Family FamilyFoundation Foundation M.Sullivan Sullivan • Theresa Theresa M.

• George George P.P.Hubbell Hubbell & Waters WatersLLC LLC • Dodson Dodson & Ltd. • Hitachi Hitachi Energy Energy Ltd. L.Carter Carter • John John L. • Orville OrvilleE. E. and and Brenda BrendaHambright Hambright I. Stallmann Stallmann • Judith Judith I. • Sheryl Sheryl L. L.Maxwell Maxwell • TownNews TownNews Simmons • Mary Mary W. W. Simmons Water • American American Water Bank • Hawthorn Hawthorn Bank City Toyota Toyota Dealers DealersAssociation Association • Kansas Kansas City • Rusty Rusty Drewing Drewing

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The University extends its condolences to the friends and family of the following alumni, friends, former students, employees and retirees.

Memoriam Leon E. Bracht of Orlando, Florida,

Thomas J. Wade of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1969, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Charles T. Parker of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1983, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Carl Price of Kansas City, Missouri, Class of 1970, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Mary L. Bode of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1987, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Mary S. Armstrong of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1967, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Jefferson Wyatt Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, Class of 1970 and 1974, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Donna S. Pinner of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Class of 1991, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Arkansas, Class of 1956, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Huie D. Cunningham of Kansas City, Missouri, Class of 1967, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Waverly L. Wilson of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1971, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Anthony D. Escoe of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Class of 1992, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Goldie L. Vaughn of Fulton, Missouri, Class of 1957, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Dorothy J. Rackers of Holts Summit, Missouri, Class of 1967, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Karen B. Labroi of Louisville,

Donna K. Volmert of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1992, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Robert G. Flowers Jr. of Fort

Joyce D. Symmonds of Linn, Missouri, Class of 1967 and 1974, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Wade D. Ladd of Olathe, Kansas, Class

Edward W. Allen of Belton, Missouri,

Alvin A. Plummer of Columbia, Missouri, Class of 1973 and 1975,

Finley C. Martin Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri, Class of 1951, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Class of 1965, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Hazel M. Birth of Atlanta, Georgia, Class of 1954, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Harold D. Rogers of St. Louis, Missouri, Class of 1966, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Joyce E. Bowles of Hazel Crest, Illinois, Class of 1956, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Bennie M. Gunn of Fort Smith,

Washington, Maryland, Class of 1958, passed away on Friday, October 31,

Kentucky, Class of 1972, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

of 1973, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

2025.

Madieth M. Cooper of Hayti, Missouri, Class of 1959 and 1961,

25, 2025.

Class of 1968, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Zephia M. Davis of Hemet, California, Class of 1968, passed away on Tuesday,

Oliver M. Holmes of Florissant,

July 8, 2025.

Missouri, Class of 1959, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Joyce E. Gibson of Kansas City,

2025.

Anthony L. Bullard of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Class of 1996, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Dr. Stacia Brown of Kansas City,

Daniel M. Ponder of Columbia,

Missouri, Class of 1974 and former member of the LU Board of Curators,

on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

passed away on Saturday, October 4,

on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Class of 1960, passed away on Monday,

Missouri, Class of 1998, passed away

passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Missouri, Class of 1968, passed away Elcie Adams of Severn, Maryland,

Shelly L. Stuckenschneider of Freeburg, Missouri, Class of 1994, passed away on Tuesday, November

Sandra L. Carpenter Dozier of Kansas City, Missouri, Class of 1975, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Helen J. Jennings of Cuba, Missouri, Class of 2002, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

December 22, 2025.

Bernice W. Lilley of Jefferson City,

Evelyn H. Reaves of Chicago, Illinois, Class of 1961, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

passed away on Saturday, August 9,

Rev. Vincent C. Williams of

Brandi N. McGeorge of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 2002 and 2008,

2025.

Centreville, Virginia, Class of 1975,

passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Missouri, Class of 1968 and 1975,

passed away on Friday, September 19, James R. Phillips of Jefferson City,

James F. McDonald of North Las

Vegas, Nevada, Class of 1964, passed

away on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Missouri, Class of 1968, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.

2025.

Dolores Baumhoer of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1980, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Ouida S. Tolbert of Jefferson City, Missouri, a beloved faculty member, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Survunah D. Johnson of Raytown, Missouri, Class of 1982, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.

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Tina MPA,President President Tina Shannon, Shannon, MPA,

John B. B. Moseley, Moseley, Ed.D., John Ed.D.,21st 21stPresident President

Rhonda BSEd.’02, '02,M.A. M.A.’10 '10 Rhonda Allen-Lewis, Allen-Lewis, BSEd.

Everidge Cade Cade ’73, Everidge 73, B.S., B.S.,Vice VicePresident President

Ashton J.D.,Ed.D., Ed.D.,Chief Chief Ashton Cleveland, Cleveland, J.D.,

Sharon Brown, B.S. B.S.’79 '79 Sharon Brown,

VictorB. B.Pasley Pasley ’68, Victor '68, MSEd., MSEd.,Secretary Secretary Richard R. R. Popp, Popp, J.D., Richard J.D.,Treasurer Treasurer Vernon V. V. Bracy Bracy ’82, Vernon '82,B.S. B.S. Richard Callahan,J.D. J.D. Richard G. G. Callahan,

Belinda M. Farrington Farrington’79, '79,M.A. M.A. Belinda M.

Terry Rackers, Rackers, B.S. Terry B.S. Jonathan D. Truesdale, Truesdale,J.D. J.D. Jonathan D.

Operating Officer Operating Officer

Ralph Butler, Butler, BSEd. Ralph BSEd.’81 '81

Piyusha Singh, Piyusha Singh, Ph.D., Ph.D.,Provost Provost&&Vice Vice President of Academic AcademicAffairs Affairs President of

Florene Calvin Dawkins, Dawkins, BSEd. BSEd.’77 '77 Florene Calvin

Tobias Morgan, Tobias Morgan, Ph.D., Ph.D.,Vice VicePresident Presidentofof Student Affairs Student Affairs

Donna B.A.’74 '74 Donna Cavitte, Cavitte, B.A.

Vivian M.Ed.’24 '24 Vivian Chigbu, Chigbu, M.Ed. Hardy BSEd.’69 '69 Hardy Dorsey, Dorsey, BSEd.

Pamela Sandbothe,MPA, MPA,Vice Vice Pamela Sandbothe, President Administration&& President ofofAdministration

Belinda Farrington, Farrington, B.S. Belinda B.S.’79 '79

Finance Finance

QuincyHobbs Hobbs Jr., Jr., B.S. Quincy B.S.B.A. B.A.’69 '69

AprilRobinson, Robinson, M.S., April M.S.,Executive Executive Director ChiefHuman Human Director and and Chief Resources Officer Resources Officer

David B.S.’09 '09 David Kemna, Kemna, B.S.

Joseph James, Joseph James,B.S. B.S.B.A. B.A.’69 '69

Tim B.S.,Director Directorofof TimAbney Abney '78, ’78, B.S., Athletics & & Campus Campus Recreation Athletics Recreation

Eugene Lock, Eugene Lock,B.A. B.A.’65 '65 Lauren B.S.’89 '89 Lauren Maupins, Maupins, B.S.

Greg Emanuel Greg EmanuelJr., Jr.,Chief ChiefInformation Information Officer Officer

Debra BSEd.’72, '72,M.Ed. M.Ed.’73 73 Debra Maxie, Maxie, BSEd.

Joyce McClellan, B.S. B.S.B.A. B.A.’79 '79 Joyce McClellan,

Gary Hill, Hill,D.C.J., D.C.J., Vice Gary VicePresident Presidentofof Campus Culture, Campus Culture,Chief ChiefofofPolice Police

Kendra BLS’13 '13 Kendra Thomas, Thomas, BLS

Danisha Williams, Ed.D., Ed.D.,Executive Executive Danisha Williams,

Director Management Director of of Enrollment Enrollment Management

Curator exofficio officiomember member Curator Tina Tina Shannon, Shannon, ex

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