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| Motto: | Laborare et studere (To labor and study) |
| Established | 1866 |
| Type: | HBCU, Land-grant University |
| President: | Carolyn R. Mahoney, PhD |
| Students: | 3,156 (Fall 2007) |
| Location | Jefferson City, Missouri, United States |
| Campus: | Main campus, 167 acres; University Farms, 374.68 acres |
| Colors: | Navy Blue and White |
| Mascot: | Blue Tiger |
| Website: | http://www.lincolnu.edu/ |
- For the like-named university in Chester County, Pennsylvania, see Lincoln University (Pennsylvania).
Lincoln University of Missouri is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. It was founded in 1866 by members of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantry under the name "Lincoln Institute" for the purpose of providing an education to African Americans through the combining of academics and labor. In 1921, it was officially designated a university by the state of Missouri and changed its name to "Lincoln University of Missouri." In 1954, it opened its doors to applicants of all races, and it currently provides both undergraduate and graduate courses. The school became a land-grant university under the Morrill Act of 1890. It is a founding member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Heartland Conference. In 2007, according to U.S. News and World Report, Lincoln University was ranked #3 for economic diversity, #5 for campus ethnic diversity, and #9 for most international students among master's level universities in the Midwest. Lincoln's local impact on the economy of Cole County in Missouri exceeds $198 million annually.
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Academics
Lincoln University is organized into three colleges and one school of instruction. The University offers a wide variety of academic programs and degrees.
- College of Business and Professional Studies
- Department of Business and Economics
- Department of Military Science
- Department of Nursing Science
- College of Liberal Arts, Education and Journalism
- Department of Education
- Department of Fine Arts, Communications and Journalism
- Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy
- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- College of Natural Science, Mathematics and Technology, Cooperative Extension and Research
- Department of Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Technology
- School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Athletics
Lincoln University participates in the NCAA Division II Heartland Conference.
- Men's Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
- Women's Sports
- Basketball
- Cross-Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
The Lincoln University Women's Track Team has made NCAA Division II history by winning the Outdoor Track and Field Championships five consecutive times.
Campus events
Founder's Day, traditionally held on the first Saturday of February, pays tribute to the Founders of Lincoln University. Homecoming, usually held in October, is a celebratory time where family and friends of Lincoln University convene to participate in gala activities. Springfest, usually held in late April, is a time to celebrate the arrival of Spring with games and other fun activities throughout the week.
LU media
- The Clarion (university newspaper)
- KJLU (radio station)
- JCTV (public access TV)
Notable staff
- Althea Gibson, athletics instructor in the early 1950s
- Dr. Lorenzo Greene, a famous black historian, taught at the university 1933-1972
- Lemar Parrish, former eight-time pro bowl National Football League (NFL) defensive back in the 1970s and early 1980s, is currently the head coach of the university's football team
- Robert Nathaniel Dett, composer
Notable alumni
- Oliver Cox
- Mervyn M. Dymally, California politician
- Lloyd L. Gaines attended during the 1930s
- Leo Lewis, football player for LU in the 1950s and a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
- Carey Means, voice of Frylock on Aqua Teen Hunger Force
- Zeke Moore, football player for LU in the 1960s, played 11 years in the NFL.
- Jazz musicians Oliver Lake and Julius Hemphill.
- Joe Torry, a nationally known actor and comedian.
See also
External links
- Lincoln University Website
- Lincoln University's History Page
- Lincoln University's Office of Institutional Research
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| Central State • Kentucky Wesleyan • Lincoln (MO) • Missouri S&T • Saint Joseph's • Tiffin |
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| 4-Year Universities |
Harris-Stowe State University • Lincoln University • Missouri Southern State University • Missouri State University • Missouri Western State University • Northwest Missouri State University • Southeast Missouri State University • Truman State University • University of Central Missouri |
| 2-Year Colleges |
Crowder College • East Central College • Jefferson College • Metropolitan Community College • Mineral Area College • Moberly Area Community College • North Central Missouri College • Ozarks Technical Community College • St. Charles Community College • St. Louis Community College • State Fair Community College • Three Rivers Community College |
