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Lincoln University Receives $1 Million Mellon Foundation Grant to Launch Black Freedom Movements Initiative

Lincoln University is honored to announce that the Mellon Foundation has awarded a transformative $1,000,000 grant to support a new interdisciplinary initiative centered on Black Freedom Movements. This funding will enable Lincoln to make crucial faculty hires, expand student engagement opportunities, and preserve its rich archival history related to Black Freedom Movement Studies. September 08, 2024 Category: Spotlight News,
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From Lincoln Lion to Global Entrepreneur: Meet Alumna Keshia Butler-Thomas

Keshia Butler-Thomas, fondly known as Coach Kesh, is a vibrant presence in entrepreneurship, education, television, and more. Her unique path from a dedicated student at Lincoln University to a seasoned professional and influential figure in various fields is a testament to the transformative power of education and the enduring legacy of Lincoln University. Her journey from a Lincoln Lion to the dynamic entrepreneur she is today is a story that resonates with the transformative potential of education and the lasting impact of Lincoln University. May 31, 2024 Categories: Spotlight News, Alumni, Campus News,
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Forging History: Lincoln University Partners with Getty Images to Illuminate Legacy and Safeguard Intellectual Heritage

Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) established in 1854 and a leading institution renowned for its rich history and contributions to the community, is thrilled to announce a new content partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace. March 24, 2024 Categories: Campus News, Alumni, Spotlight News, Students
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Lincoln University Named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader by the U.S. Department of State

Lincoln University is proud to be named as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes the strong engagement of select HBCUs with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. October 01, 2023 Categories: Students Spotlight News, Campus News,
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Lincoln University NSF Grant Award to Establish HBCU Undergraduate Center for Forensic Science

Lincoln University has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish an HBCU Undergraduate Center for Forensic Science. The goal of the center is to promote diversity in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) while providing students with the foundational skills necessary to excel in forensic science graduate programs and/or crime laboratories. October 01, 2023 Categories: Campus News, Spotlight News, Students
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Lincoln University Expands Division of Student Success to Support Resource Alignment and Collaboration

The Division of Student Success was created as part of the University's Strategic Plan, intended to facilitate communication, accountability and collaboration. The initial phase created Class Deans, merging academic support, advising and student affairs functions into a new unit under the leadership of a new Vice President for Student Success. With this expansion, the Division of Student Success will oversee enrollment management functions such as admissions, financial aid, registrar and veteran's affairs. August 06, 2023 Categories: Admission, Students Campus News, Spotlight News,
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Lincoln among Seven HBCUs to Receive Funding to Enhance Their Technology Infrastructure

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has announced that it has awarded 12 grants as part of the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program. These grants, totaling more than $33.5 million, will expand community technology hubs, upgrade classroom technology, and increase digital literacy skills at 12 minority-serving colleges and universities in 10 states. February 20, 2023 Categories: Campus News, Spotlight News,
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HBCU Kings and Queens Conference

"As we wrap up the last night of the conference, I am elated to share with you that we took home our first win." said Lyndsay Raymond, Executive Director for Student Success. "The Fantastic Five won an award at the end of Conference ball for the Best Court Photo of 2022. We also had our Mister Legacy - Nicholas Hinson-Mcneil be nominated for Most Supportive Court member. " August 01, 2022 Categories: Students Spotlight News, Campus News,