Lincoln University of Missouri 2022 Honors Convocation program

Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.

Richardson Fine Arts Center Mitchell Auditorium

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PROGRAM OF EVENTS Presiding

Andre Grinston, MBA, CFRM Director of Alumni Relations

Academic Processional

War March of the Priests, Felix Mendelssohn Lincoln University Band

National Anthem

Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key Lincoln University Band

Greetings

Jhane’ Brown, 97th Miss Lincoln University Austin Branch, 19th Mister Lincoln University Asia Duncan, President, SGA Victor B. Pasley, M.S.Ed., President, Board of Curators John Moseley, Ed.D., President

Introduction of the Speaker

Andre Grinston, MBA, CFRM, Director of Alumni Relations

Speaker

Octavia Danielle Ailsworth, Class of 2023

Presentation of the Awards Departmental Awards Special Awards Recognitions

The Alma Mater

Lincoln, O, Lincoln, by Dr. Benjamin F. Allen Lincoln University Band

Academic Recessional

Pomp and Circumstance – No. 1, by Sir Edward Elgar Lincoln University Band 3

Ceremonial Marshals

Dr. Matt McGraw, Senate Chairman Macebearer and University Marshal

Marshals of the Faculty/Students Abbie Bredeman Nikki Halderman Avila Hendricks Adrian Hendricks Keesoo Lee David Nyaberi

Dr. Michael Johnson, Director of the Bands

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER “The only limit to the height of your achievement is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.”

– Michelle Obama Octavia Danielle Ailsworth Class of 2023

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his quote from Michelle Obama sums up Octavia Danielle Ailsworth’s vision for the future. A 20-year-old Lincoln University junior from Memphis, Tennessee, she has her sights set on changing the world and is working hard at Lincoln to fulfill her dreams.

An Honor’s College student, Octavia is also an active member of several campus organizations.

She currently serves as the secretary of the LU Pre-Med Club, the vice president of the Principals of Worship Gospel Choir and the chaplain of the POISE Chapter of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs Inc. (NACWC). As an LU academic coach, she is a positive source of support for her peers.

Octavia plans to use her Lincoln education —she is currently pursuing a B.S in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics — to become a nephrologist and then to use her career to aid the public and fight against health disparities. She also aspires to launch a nonprofit organization that provides STEM exposure to young students.

At her leisure, she enjoys spending time with friends and singing.

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AWARDS PRESENTATION Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science Dr. Abua Ikem Presenter

Academic Excellence Award in Agriculture Danielle Bezler Dashun Hall Cedric Pace Asia Duncan Ericson Kagame Meara Perkins WrayVauze Givens Tori LePage Aliyah Tucker Scholastic Achievement Award in Agriculture Petra Andrei Tressa Hughes Tyler Schaefer Hannah Grogan Andrionna Fountain Hayden Schwartze Emma Haenchen Yolanda Martin McKenzie Williams Dawshaia Herndon KieAra Sanders

School of Business Kayla Allen Presenter

Academic Achievement in Business Angel Safiya Lauren Butler Chelsea Robinson McKinley Al-Nurr Austin Gaither Andre Smith Jeremia Buluba Jacob Kliethermes Jordan Strickland Emileigh Bradford Dahrra Maupin Cyril Spells Chrissani May Academic Excellence in Business Hayden Alewine Christiaunna Kelley Javier Ortega Jackson Black Derrick Latimore Katelyn Plassmeyer Torrey Cook Aaron McMichael Anna Porter Hailea Davis Grant Mengwasser Shanice Reid Nasheka Gregory Rachelle Montgomery Mia Roark

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Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Dr. David Heise Presenter

Associate Academic Achievement Award in Drafting Technology Michael Parks Associate Academic Achievement Award in Pre-Engineering Obadiah Amponsah Noah Schaben Songlin Chai Academic Achievement Award in Civil Engineering Technology Michael Parks Academic Achievement Award in Computer Information Systems Kelvin Beza Jonathan Brooks Academic Achievement Award in Biology Amel Brown Roger Saleny Qwynn Marquez Benjamin Valencia Scholastic Excellence Award in Civil Engineering Technology Brandon Heath Nicole Voegeli Scholastic Excellence Award in Computer Information Systems Robert Macias Tommesha Wiggins Scholastic Excellence Award in Biology Jordan Hollon Stephanie Thoenen Ragavi Premnath Scholastic Excellence Award in Chemistry Octavia Ailsworth Emalee Bennett Scholastic Excellence Award in Mathematics Obadiah Amponsah Songlin Chai Emalee Bennett

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Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics (cont’d.)

Dr. David Heise, Presenter Scholastic Excellence Award in Physics Garrett Crouse DeMani Jarrett A.A. Kildare Award Garrett Crouse Herman T. Miller Scholarship Emalee Bennett Willis E. Byrd Scholarship Octavia Ailsworth

School of Education Dr. Stephanie Clark Presenter

Academic Achievement Award in Education or Wellness Yessnia Austin Deija Jackson Alivia Rymer CJ Closser Corlis Kloeppel Molly Schulte Abbigail Doggett Jacqueline Marquez Kiara Shoulders Maria Diamond Jazmine Maxwell Tonjalyn Thompson Kyle Galbraith Kathy Murry-Harold Mikiya Watson Lateja Hunter Ruban Nichols LaCalvin Wilson Academic Excellence Award in Education or Wellness Vivian Akunna Symantha Fredrick Kelsey Mitchell Karlie Allen Rebecca Gravatt Wan Marsya Mohd Nazri Shanette Allison Darshan Gunasegar Cassidy Schenewerk Taylor Ashley Rebekah Hayes Ashton Stalling Elizabeth Baumhoer Taylor Henderson Regina Stegeman Kelly-Ann Beckford Haylie Holloway Autumn Sublette Aliyah Bello Ashtin Ingram Maddison Welker Ajanee Bradley Lauryn Jackson Grace Wieberg Lindsie Conley Kim Jeongeun Erin Wyrick Lindsay Marcum 8

Department of Humanities and Communications Dr. Bryan Salmons Presenter

Cecil A. Blue Award Crystal Taylor Distinguished English Graduate Jaida Gray English Achievement Award Donielle Coach Holman-Teabeau-Blue Award DeAni Blake-Britton Lock-Heinen Scholarship in English Jaida Gray Lock-Heinen Scholarship in Journalism Keishera Lately Mark Nordstrom Journalism Award Darianna McGee Joanne M. Burrell Memorial Scholarship Jaida Gray Academic Excellence Award DeAni Blake-Britton Maggie Lindemann Mark Oliver Shanthamoi Brown Amya Milligan Devyn Sigars Outstanding Academic Performance DeAni Blake-Britton Jaida Gray Kennedy Thompson Donielle Coach Ethan Robinett Chenia Walker

Donielle Coach Sidney Gates

Scholastic Achievement Jaida Gray Darianna McGee Kimberly Hill Jayla Thompson-Bey Keishera Lately 9

School of Nursing

Jennifer McCord, Presenter Achievement Award in Nursing AveriAunna Batts Mychael Jett Olivia Niekamp Samantha Brooks Rachel Jones Kameryn Patterson Landrie Cole Benjamin Kane Olivia Quick Ellen Gallaher Andrew Knell, III Carlie Rieber Nyssa Gonzalez MacKenzie Kueffer Kaitlyn Schaben Payton Good Montana Libbert McKenzie Schulte Kendall Haller Nicole Martin Sarah Sesay Makayla Honse Marsie Messersmith Claire Smith Keianna Hunter Makenna Morgan Alexa Struemph Alissa Hurst BaBari Naabien Kyrie Walker

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Gary Homann Presenter

Academic Achievement Award in Criminal Justice Kaci Ashford Madison James Zyan Thomas-King Hannah Clark Alex Kabler Keon Woodall Jada Corbin Dana Prince Academic Achievement Award in History Brendan Berhorst Princess Garner Matthew Wynn Olivia Crocker Macy Kopp Academic Achievement Award in Political Science William Donaldson Lyniya Pruitt Nia Walker Alexandre Mugisha Zachary Stiles Academic Achievement Award in Psychology Unique Allen Ajazla Moore Maggie Wieberg Bali Cortes Ari Starks Aliyah George Leah Wagner

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Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (cont’d.)

Dr. Gary Homann Presenter

Academic Achievement Award in Social Work Nichole Bean Rebecca Hickman Tanaya Nelson Kenda Graves Jasmine Howard Grace Thoenen Chelsie HarrisAshlyn Hull Leah Tiner Gardner Serenity Kimbro Maggie Wieberg Academic Achievement Award in Sociology Sabrina Stelzer Academic Excellence Award in Political Science Alexandre Mugisha Lyniya Pruitt The Viola M. Smith Academic Achievement Award in Political Science Scholarship William Donaldson

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SPECIAL AWARDS Institutional Certificates for Academic Achievement Darius Watson Presenter

Kaydi Alderman Annalisa Barclay Jared Campbell Kenzie Crader Jovita Desha

Freshman Award Morgan Heiland Rachel Holsapple Kennedy Holzschuh Rileigh Hunt Emma Rakes

Makenna Branch Hannah Buechler Leslie Callahan Aidan Dayberry

Sophomore Award Alexis Hawkes Ari Starks Chyler Hughes Charles White Molly Juergensmeyer Madeline Wilson Maggie Lindemann

Ross Barelli Jackson Black Jordan Galliher Mikaela GoodinFaulkner

Olivia Crocker Mercy Gonzalez Imani Jones Andrew Knell, III

Emma Regnier Kelcie Rhimes Abigail Thomeczek Logan Vincent

Junior Award Susanna Hain Taylor Henderson Jeongeun Kim Bailey Lewis Marsie Messersmith Kelsey Mitchell

Lyniya Pruitt Angela Scott Jayla Thompson-Bey Kyrie Walker Maddison Welker

Senior Award Grant Mengwasser Margaret Morris Logan Prenger Michael Rothermich

Hayden Schwartze Destan Williams Erin Wyrick

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SCHOLARSHIPS Education

Kenneth Seeney, Scholarship Trustee Presenter Dr. James H. Seeney and Mrs. Ardis Elaine Seeney Memorial Scholarship Jimisha Flowers

Nursing

Janet Pestle, DNP, Vice President of Patient Care Services Presenter Capital Region Medical Center Scholarship Ellen Gallaher Nyssa Gonzalez Rachel Jones Robert Hirschvogel Mrs. Barbara Sheehan, St. Mary’s Foundation Scholarship Chairman Presenter Sister Mary Jean Ryan Lincoln University Nursing Scholarship Maggie Morris

St. Mary’s Hospital Student Scholarship Ellen Gallaher Oliva Quick Alexa Struemph

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SORORITY AND FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIPS Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Epsilon Omega Chapter Sylvia Wilson, President Presenter The Faye Tull Carter Scholarship Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Beta Zeta Lambda Chapter Mr. Kenneth Seeney, Scholarship Trustee Presenter Alpha Phi Alpha Freshman Male Award Marquez Hampton Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. Alpha Psi Scholarship Award Johnathan Brooks Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jefferson City Alumnae Chapter Erika Aaron, JC Alumnae Chapter President Presenter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jefferson City Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Darshan Gunasegar Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Eta Alpha Chapter Keino Marbury, President of the Eta Alpha Chapter Presenter Luther Hatcher-Lucius Jones Scholarship Ari Starks

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RECOGNITIONS The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc. Executive Director, Sylvia L. James Wilson Presenter The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc. Recognition Terell Adetunji Derek Cooper Marshall Reed Obadiah Amponsah Ja’Leisha Cooper Cheyenne Salary Tyra Austin Kenzie Crader Tydus Saunders Elizabeth Blomberg Louie Delk Gavin Schmitz Austin Branch Jaylen Fields Alayna Seeney Allison Bridges JaMiyah Kimber Kennedy Thompson Jonathan Brooks Fitzpatrick Bailey Wilkinson Amel Brown Princess Garner Kalen Williams Kori Bullard Sidney Gates Rhiana Williams Jesse Cannamore Brandon Heath *Please stand to be recognized.

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HONORS PROGRAM Dr. Amy Gossett Presenter

Lincoln University Honors Program Octavia Ailsworth Elijah Flowers Mzondi Nkosi Vivian Akunna Ellen Gallaher Kameryn Patterson Karlie Allen Nasheka Gregory Ragavi Premnath Daija Ammons Darshan Gunasegar Dana Prince Obadiah Amponsah Kelly Hale Lyniya Pruitt Britney Ankton Kenyatta Hampton Maigen Quinn Collin Ankton Brandon Heath Corey Ragan Whitney Ankton Dawshaia Herndon Emma Regnier Taylor Ashley Rachel Holsapple Shanice Reid Tyra Austin Makayla Honse Carlie Rieber Yessnia Austin Keyara Houston Brooklyn Riggens Averi Aunna Batts Chyler Hughes Chelsea Robinson Emalee Bennett Ashlyn Hull Tyanna Robinson Kelvin Beza Rileigh Hunt Khalil Rome Jackson Black Keianna Hunter Anjonae Selmon Rusheda Blake Jaclyn Hutchison Courtney Shane DeAni Blake-Britton Dalton Jaegers Tia Singh Haley Brandt Cameron Johnson Denika Smith Jonathan Brooks Molly Juergensmeyer Ashton Stalling Amel Brown Ericson Kagame Ari Starks Hannah Buechler Jeongeun Kim Alese Stratman Lauren Butler Britani Kirkham Jordon Strickland Gabrielle Caldwell Keishera Lately Nora Thomas Leslie Callahan Floyd Lyles-Tannan Abigail Thomeczek Jared Campbell Yolanda Martin Jayla Thompson-Bey Jayna Chaney Jazmine Maxwell Leah Tiner Hannah Clark Peyton McClellan Leah Wagner Jada Corbin Darianna McGee Nia Walker Bali Cortes Aaron McMichael Davion Washington Kenzie Crader Wan Marsya Mohd Nazri Mikiya Watson Olivia Crocker Rachelle Montgomery Tommesha Wiggins Gavin Dennis Ajazla Moore McKenzie Williams Abbigail Doggett BaBari Naabien Keon Woodall Asia Duncan Addison Neal Matthew Wynn *Please stand to be recognized.

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CRITERIA FOR AWARDS Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences Academic Excellence Award: Three or more full-time semesters at Lincoln University, including current and immediately preceding semester, at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA and at least a 3.2 GPA in the major. Complete eight (8) or more hours in the major.

Scholastic Achievement Award: Three semesters at Lincoln University with at least a cumulative GPA of 3.2 and at least 3.5 in one of the department’s five emphasis areas, seventy (70) hours towards degree and sixteen (16) or more hours completed towards the major.

Complete eight (8) or more hours in the major.

Business Academic Achievement in Business: Full-time student, with a minimum 3.2-3.499 cumulative GPA and a minimum of sixty (60) hours completed at Lincoln University.

Academic Excellence in Business: Full–time student, with a minimum 3.5-4.00 cumulative GPA and a minimum of sixty (60) hours completed at Lincoln University.

Academic Achievement Award: Three (3) or more full-time semesters at LU including current and immediately preceding semesters, satisfactorily completed at least seventy (70) hours towards a Bachelor’s degree and at least fifteen (15) hours in courses required for a major in one of the programs of this department. Earned a minimum of a 3.2 cumulative GPA in these required major courses.

Associate Academic Achievement Award: Satisfactorily completed at least thirty (30) hours towards an Associate degree in one of the programs of this department. (This includes required courses, if any, that are taught in another department). Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 in these required major courses.

A.A. Kildare Award: At least 3.2 GPA; outstanding achievement in a physical science- physics or chemistry.

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Scholastic Excellence Award: Three (3) or more full-time semesters at LU including current and immediately preceding semesters, satisfactorily completed at least seventy (70) hours towards a Bachelors degree and at least fifteen (15) hours in courses that are required for a major in one of the programs of this department.

Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in these required major courses.

Education Academic Achievement Award in Education or Wellness: Full-time status during the academic year the award is conferred, Education major, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 to 3.4.

Academic Excellence Award in Education or Wellness: Full-time status during the academic year the award is conferred, Education or Wellness major, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 4.00.

Honors Program Lincoln University Honors Award: Awarded to students of full-time status who have earned a 3.2 cumulative GPA and are a member in good standing.

Humanities and Communications Academic Excellence Award: Three (3) or more full-time semesters at Lincoln University including current and immediately preceding semesters, at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA and at least a 3.2 GPA in the major, minimum of eight (8) hours completed towards the major.

Cecil A. Blue Award: Excellence in creative writing, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.

Distinguished English Graduate: The recipient must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better and demonstrated achievement in extra-curricular/professional activities, leadership and character.

The award requires a recommendation by three (3) members of the English faculty.

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English Achievement Award: Awarded to an English major in the second semester of his or her junior year. A high demonstration of consistent effort and significant improvement in performance especially in critical thinking and writing. The student must have completed a minimum of eighteen (18) hours in upper-level English courses with a GPA of 3.3 or better in those courses, a well as a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better in all course work.

Holman-Teabeau-Blue Award: This award goes to an English major in the first half of his or her major program and recognizes exceptional promise in that student. The recipient must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.2.

Mark Nordstrom Journalism Award: Awarded to a student majoring in journalism who has completed a minimum of eighteen (18) hours in journalism courses with a GPA of at least 3.2 in these courses, as well as a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better in all courses. The student must demonstrate a commitment to media convergence.

Outstanding Academic Performance: At least a 3.2 Cumulative GPA, enrolled full-time during the academic year, 30+ hours at Lincoln University.

Scholastic Achievement: Three (3) or more full time semesters at Lincoln University including current and immediately preceding semesters, at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA and at least a 3.5 GPA in one of the department’s major areas, minimum of seventy (70) hours towards degree completion, minimum of sixteen (16) hours completed towards the major.

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Institutional Certificates for Academic Excellence

Students who have a cumulative GPA of 4.00 at Lincoln University (transfer credit is not included in this calculation)

Nursing BSN Achievement Award: Cumulative GPA of 3.2; full-time student; enrolled in at least their first clinical nursing course.

St. Mary’s Hospital Student Scholarship Award: The Sister Mary Jean Ryan, Lincoln University Nursing Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in a nursing class in the Department of Nursing Science at Lincoln University. The student’s permanent residence must be in Cole, Osage, Miller, Moniteau, Callaway, Gasconade, Maries, Camden, or Morgan County.

The student should be in good standing academically (hold a minimum of a 3.2 GPA or above, on a 4.0 GPA scale, or an equivalent rating on a comparative GPA scale) and exemplify the St. Mary’s values of compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community. The student must have completed 30 or more hours in the Lincoln University Nursing Science Program.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Criminal Justice Award for Academic Achievement: At least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, enrolled full-time during the academic year and completed at least 30+ hours at Lincoln University.

History Award for Academic Achievement: Maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, be enrolled full-time during the academic year, have completed 30+ hours at Lincoln University.

Political Science Award for Academic Achievement: Maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, be enrolled full-time during the academic year, have completed 30+ hours at Lincoln University.

Political Science Award for Academic Excellence: Maintain at least a 3.8 cumulative GPA, be enrolled full-time during the academic year, and have completed 30+ hours at Lincoln University.

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Psychology Award for Academic Achievement: At least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, enrolled full-time during the academic year, 45+ hours at Lincoln University.

Social Work Award for Academic Achievement: At least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, enrolled full-time during the academic year, 45+ hours at Lincoln University.

Sociology Award for Academic Achievement: At least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, enrolled full-time during the academic year, 45+ hours at Lincoln University.

The Viola M. Smith Academic Achievement Award in Political Science: Maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, be enrolled fulltime during the academic year, have completed 30+ hours at Lincoln University and who is a Viola M. Smith Scholarship recipient.

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CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIPS The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc: Must be enrolled full-time, have a GPA between 2.0-4.0, submit a 500-word essay, submit three recommendation letters, complete the FAFSA and submit the FERPA. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc: Full-time sophomore or junior, minimum GPA of at least 3.2, living on campus preferable, but not mandatory, and returning the following fall semester.

Alpha Phi Alpha Freshman Male Award: First-time, full-time student for fall 2021, a male residing on campus, must have earned no less than a 3.2 GPA and currently enrolled as a full-time student for spring 2022.

Alpha Phi Alpha Undergraduate Member Award: Current member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Psi Chapter with the highest grade point average above 3.2 as of the end of fall 2021 semester.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jefferson City Alumnae Chapter Scholarship: Applicant must have at least 24 college credits, have a 3.2 GPA on 4.0 scale, submit a copy of official transcripts, submit a 750-1000 word essay on “How the Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship will help further my career goals.”

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Eta Alpha Chapter-Luther HatcherLucius Jones Scholarship: Student must have a 3.2 or above GPA. Dr. James H. Seeney and Mrs. Ardis (Fox) Seeney Memorial Scholarship: Minimum 3.2 GPA. A graduate student majoring in Education. This individual must be an excellent student, who has achieved academic success, and is a person of high character, initiative and integrity.

Capital Region Medical Center Scholarship: Candidate must be a resident of Missouri and live within fifty (50) miles, must have a 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale in their nursing course, have the standing of a junior, having completed a minimum of sixty-two (62) hours toward the nursing degree and must be enrolled in at least ten (10) credit hours each of the last four (4) semesters.

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Herman T. Miller Scholarship: Chemistry major with at least a 3.2 GPA and complete sixteen (16) hours in Chemistry.

Joanne Burrell Memorial Scholarship: Awarded annually to an undergraduate creative writing student at Lincoln University whose academic record and sophistication demonstrate diverse interests and a dedication to the humanities. Strong preference is given to candidates with financial need. Minimum GPA 2.5. Scholarship Value $200.

Lock-Heinen Scholarship in English: Applicants must have completed at least forty-five (45) hours toward a degree at the time of application. They must have completed nine (9) hours in English beyond the general education requirements, and they must have a GPA of at least 3.5 in these courses. The applicant’s cumulative GPA must be at least a 3.2 Lock-Heinen Scholarship in Journalism: Applicants must have completed forty-five (45) hours toward the degree, nine (9) upper division credits in Journalism with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better.

Sister Mary Jean Ryan, Lincoln University Nursing Scholarship: The Sister Mary Jean Ryan, Lincoln University Nursing Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in a nursing class in the Department of Nursing Science at Lincoln University. The student’s permanent residence must be in Cole, Osage, Miller, Moniteau, Callaway, Gasconade, Maries, Camden, or Morgan County. The student should be in good standing academically (hold a minimum of a 3.2 GPA or above, on a 4.0 GPA scale, or an equivalent rating on a comparative GPA scale) and exemplify the St. Mary’s values of compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community. The student must have completed 30 or more hours in the Lincoln University Nursing Science Program.

Willis E. Byrd Scholarship: Science major who has completed at least sixty (60) hours with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and who reflects initiative, industry and the promise of continuing growth.

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THE ALMA MATER Lincoln, O, Lincoln We thy proud children are; Thou art our guiding star, Lincoln, believe.

Ours are hearts that yearn for thee No matter where we be; Morning, noon, and always, we Are Lincolnites.

Thy name, O, Lincoln Shall e’er to us be dear.

Thy mem’ries sacred, near Hold us to thee.

Thy honors ours shall be, Thy cause when just shall we With loyalty defend – For thee we’d die.

Lincoln, O, Lincoln!

We thy proud children are; Our hearts both near and far Love thee with delight.

No matter where we are; Whether present, absent, far, Morning, noon, we always are True Lincolnites!

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