October 1, 2004
Lincoln University Presents 2nd Annual Legacy Awards Gala Friday, October 22, 2004

September 27, 2004
American Red Cross Presents Outstanding College Award to Lincoln University.

August 19, 2004
National Science Foundation Awards Lincoln $2.4 Million Grant

July 28, 2004
Lincoln Summer Program Orients Young Professionals to Transportation Industry; PA Department of Transportation Official Speaks to Students at Noon on July 30.

July 12, 2004
Lincoln Completes Sale of $40.1 Million in Revenue Bonds to Finance Construction of 400-Bed Residence Hall and Refinance Graduate Center
Moody's Investors Service has assigned Lincoln its first ever "A3 underlying rating" to the sale of the bonds, calling the University's financial outlook stable and acknowledging Lincoln's "distinctive market position" in higher education.

June 16, 2004
Lincoln Hails Public Safety Officer for Saving Life of Housekeeping Employee after She had Collapsed and Stopped Breathing on June 8
Corporal Barry Gober, a trained Emergency Medical Technician, Receives Commendation

June 6, 2004
Lincoln Participates in “Real Men Cook for Charity” Event on Father’s Day, June 20 at Adam’s Mark Hotel in Philadelphia
President Ivory V. Nelson will preview the event and discuss the health behaviors of African-American males on a June 13th radio show, WPHI 103.9 F.M.

May 27, 2004
Lincoln University To Participate in “Real Men Cook for Charity” Event on Father’s Day, June 20 at Adam’s Mark Hotel in Philadelphia
Lincoln President Ivory V. Nelson, Ph.D., and Independence Blue Cross Senior Medical Director to preview event with discussion on health behaviors of African-American males on June 13th radio show.

April 29, 2004
R & B Greats Jean Carne and Michael Henderson Reunite For Concert at Lincoln’s Founder’s Day Weekend on May 1 at Manuel Rivero Hall Gymnasium
Henderson’s “Wide Receiver” and Carne’s “Don’t Let It Go To Your Head,” were among the top soul hits during the late 1970s and early 80s. Their duet, “Valentine Love,” made Billboard’s Top 10 chart in 1975.

 

April 17, 2004
Singer Jeffrey Osborne Highlights Lincoln University’s 150th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, D.C. as America’s First Historically Black University on Sat., April 17, 2004
“On the Wings of Love,” “Love Ballad” and “Stay With Me Tonight,” are among Osborne’s big hits as a solo artist and lead singer for R&B group L.T.D.

April 12, 2004
Distinguished Lincoln Graduate Samuel L. Woodard, Ed.D ’52, To Discuss His Keys to Success at April 19, 2004 Lecture On Campus
Dr. Woodard, Professor Emeritus at Howard University, will present “Ten Secrets of a Black Winner”

April 12, 2004
Lincoln University, America’s First Historically Black University, to Celebrate 150th Anniversary at Washington, DC Grand Gala, Saturday, April 17, 2004
The event at the National Museum of Women in the Arts will feature singer Jeffrey Osborne.

March 15, 2004
Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at Lincoln University’s Parents’ Day Luncheon on March 21
Rev. Sharpton, a 2004 presidential candidate, has received a commitment from Democratic Presidential nominee John Kerry to promote Sharpton’s urban agenda campaign.

March 11, 2004
Entertainment Icon Oscar Brown, Jr. Brings His Star Back to Lincoln
Brown, a 1949 graduate of the University, went on to become one of America’s most acclaimed playwrights and versatile entertainers. He was an early founder of The Jackson 5.

March 4, 2004
Lincoln Marks 150th with Birthday Celebration and Honors Convocation on April 15; Event to Feature Founder of Future Focus 2020 at Wake Forest University, As Keynote Speaker
Dr. Nat Irvin is the founder of a corporation dedicated to bringing futuristic thinking to urban America and minority communities.

March 1, 2004
Best-Selling Author Michael Eric Dyson is Keynote Speaker For Lincoln University’s Larry Neal Humanities Lecture on March 18
Dyson is a national television commentator, newspaper columnist and author of five highly acclaimed books including, Reflecting Black: African-American Cultural Criticism and Holler If You Hear Me: Searching for Tupac Shakur.

February 24, 2004
Lincoln University’ Graduate Program to Host Spring Open House on March 20; Students to Learn About Faculty, Courses at University’s Center for Graduate and Continuing Education.

February 24, 2004
Lincoln’s Annual Spring Open House on March 26 Provides Up-Close Look of University to Prospective Students and Their Parents

February 5, 2004
Internationally Renowned Psychologist, Author and Orator to Speak at Lincoln University, February 11, 2004

Thursday, December 18, 2003
Lincoln University Center Sets NCAA Mark with 18 Blocked Shots in Victory Over Valley Forge Christian College
John Bunch, a 7-foot- 2 _-inch, 300-pound sophomore center from Randlestown High School in Maryland surpassed the previous record of 16 blocks set in 1997.

Monday, November 24, 2003
Lincoln University and Cheyney University Resume Basketball Rivalry On November 29 at Temple University’s McGonigle Hall
The Lady Lions and Lady Wolves will play in the opener at 6 p.m.; the Lions will take on All-American Forward Anthony Frazier and the Wolves in the nightcap at 8 p.m.

Thursday, November 20, 2003
Lincoln University Baseball and Midwest Baseball Academy Team Up To Present Instructional Youth Camp in January and February 2004
The University’s baseball team, area college and high school coaches to host camp for baseball players in grades 2 through 12. Registration deadline for the camp is December 15.

Monday, October 20, 2003
Lincoln University, America’s First Historically Black University To Celebrate 150th Anniversary at Philadelphia Gala on Friday, Oct. 24
Celebration at Wyndham Philadelphia at Franklin Plaza Will Highlight Lincoln's Legacy; Philadelphia Music Icon Kenny Gamble Among University’s Honorees.

Friday, October 3, 2003
Essence Magazine’s Susan L. Taylor To Deliver Keynote Address at Lincoln University’s All University Convocation on October 15

Friday, October 3, 2003
Lincoln University Expands Advanced Science and Engineering Reinforcement (LASER) Program

Monday, August 4, 2003
Lincoln University Increases Public Safety Force
Fourteen new public safety officers are sworn in during ceremonies at the Chester County Courthouse.

Monday, July 28, 2003
Lincoln University Summer Program Introduces Youngsters to Transportation Industry; SEPTA General Manager Faye Moore to Speak at Program’s Closing Ceremonies on August 1.
More than 2,700 students have participated in the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) since the program began at 1993. Program aims to diversify industry.

Monday, July 14, 2003
Lincoln University Board of Trustees Elects Frank C. Gihan as Chair
Gihan, a 1972 Lincoln Graduate, is Director of Community Relations for the Chicago Tribune.

Friday, July 11, 2003
Lincoln University Presents Sixth Annual Alumni Golf Classic at Wyncote Golf Club
The July 21 Annual Golf outing helps raise funds for student scholarships.

Tuesday, July 8, 2003
Lincoln University’s New Student Orientation, Transition Week, and Fall Open House Provide Up-Close Look at Campus to Prospective Undergraduates and Their Parents
New Student Orientation is August 17-19; Transition Week is August 20-26; Fall Open House is scheduled for October 24

Friday, June 20, 2003
Lincoln University Presents Opening Ceremony for Summer Environmental Science Program for High School Students, Sunday, June 29

Thursday, June 12, 2003
Pre-Law Program Preparing Lincoln University Students for Various Aspects of Law Profession; University Students Receive Mentoring and Training in Legal Field Through June 27

Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Lincoln University To Participate in “Real Men Cook for Charity” Event on Father’s Day, June 15 at Adam’s Mark Hotel in Philadelphia
Lincoln University President Ivory V. Nelson, Ph.D. and the University’s Office of Minority Male Health Sponsor University Chef to Cook Health-Conscious Recipe.

Wednesday, June 4, 2003
Lincoln University Conducting Concert Choir and Concert Band Scholarship On-Campus Auditions June 2-July 3; Students with Singing and Musical Instrument Talent are Encouraged to Try Out
Lincoln is offering musical scholarships to potential band and choir members.

Thursday, May 15, 2003
Lincoln University’s NASA MASTAP Continuing Education Teaching Resource Center Summer Program Kicks Off on May 17; Program Runs May 19-June 27, Targets Philadelphia-Area In-Service Teachers

Thursday, May 1, 2003
Lincoln University Honors Distinguished Alumni During Founder’s Day Weekend on May 3 at Thurgood Marshall Living and Learning Center
Harvard University and Emeritus Professor Martin Kilson and Baseball Hall of Famer Monte Irvin are among the Honorees.

April 29, 2003
Lincoln University Presents 144th Commencement, Sunday, May 4 University will Award Honorary Degrees to Three Distinguished Achievers:
An Award-Winning Corporate Executive and Educator; the Owner of the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Team; and the Co-Inventor of a Microcomputer System.

Tuesday, April 22, 2003
Lincoln Alumnus Bequeaths Estate Valued at nearly $1.2 Million to University
Funds to Endow Student Scholarship and Renovate Classrooms and Dormitories
James F. Collington Served with Famed Red Ball Express During WWII

Monday, March 31, 2003
Lincoln University Marks 35th Anniversary of King Assassination With Lecture by Author, Former Black Panther Party Chair Elaine Brown on April 4 at Lincoln’s Mary Dod Brown Memorial Chapel

Friday, March 28, 2003
Lincoln University International Day to Focus on Middle East Crises; New York Congressman Charles Rangel Highlights Day-Long Discussions on War In Iraq on April 2 in Dickey Hall Auditorium

Monday, March 17, 2003
Lincoln University -- America's First Historically Black University -- Begins Yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, Thursday, April 10
TV Commentator and Educator Tony Brown to Deliver Keynote Address

Monday, March 17, 2003
Lincoln Center Leads Division III Schools in Blocked Shots, Team Ends Season on Positive Note

Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Television Judge Mathis Brings Message Of Achievement and Inspiration to Lincoln University On March 14 During Lecture and Book-Signing at the University’s Manuel Rivero Hall, 7 p.m.

Monday, March 10, 2003
Jazz Innovator Donald Byrd to Present at Lincoln University’s Amos Scholarly Annual Lecture Series on March 19 at University’s Chapel; Trumpet Great to Discuss Theory of Black Music, Careers in Field

Wednesday, March 5, 2003
Lincoln Receives $1 Million Contribution from Oxford Foundation to Renovate Ware Fine Arts Center

Monday, March 3, 2003
Lincoln University Appoints Paul K. Johnson as Head Baseball Coach; Coach Brings Winning Ways, Diamond Experience to Lions’Program; Season Opens at Home On March 8th Against McDaniel College

Monday, March 3, 2003
Hughes’ Dream Harlem Screening Is March 6th at Lincoln University’s Langston Hughes Memorial Library; Movie’s Lead Writer and Poet Sonia Sanchez to Attend; Movie Celebrates Lincoln Alumnus’ Legacy

Thursday, February 27, 2003
Lincoln University’s Graduate Program to Host Spring Open House on March 29; Students to Receive an Opportunity to Learn About Faculty, Courses at University’s Center for Graduate and Continuing Education

Wednedsay, February 26, 2003
Lincoln’s Spring Open House on March 28 Provides Up-Close Look of University to Potential Undergraduates and Their Parents

Friday, February 14, 2003
Lincoln Runner Ranked First in Nation Among Division III Colleges in 60-Meter Dash; Legendary Track Coach Cyrus Jones Honored at Meets

Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Lincoln Celebrates Black History Month with Campus Activities

Tuesday, February 4, 2003
Lincoln University Receives $147,900 Grant to Launch New Office of Minority Male Health

Friday, January 31, 2003
Lincoln University Opens Women’s Center; Facility To Serve As Wellness Resource for University’s Female Students

Friday, January 31, 2003
Lincoln University Concert Choir Shines During Governor Rendell’s Inaugural Events; 30-Plus Member Choir a Big Hit

Friday, January 17, 2003
Lincoln University Concert Choir to Perform During
Governor Rendell’s Inaugural Galas on January 21-22

Friday, January 17, 2003
Lincoln University President Ivory V. Nelson to be Honored for Distinguished Leadership Role in Higher Education at Reception in Washington on Jan. 22

Friday, January 17, 2003
Lincoln University to Open Women’s Center on January 23; Facility
To Serve as a Wellness Resource for University’s Female Students

Friday, December 20, 2002
Lincoln Appoints Shirley Silva-Paige as Financial Aid Director

December 11, 2002
Lincoln University’s New NASA MASTAP Teaching Resource Center To Assist Philadelphia-Area Teachers in Math, Science and Technology Instruction; Minorities Entering Math, Technology Fields To Increase

November 20, 2002
Lincoln University Public Safety to Receive $225,000
Grant from U.S. Department of Justice

November 19, 2002
The Lincoln University-Barnes Foundation Relationship in Perspective: Lincoln University Acts to Protect Integrity of Responsibility for the Barnes Foundation
Foundation's Founder Entrusted Lincoln to Nominate 80 Percent of Trustees

November 19, 2002
Lincoln University Appoints Howard G. Kelly Jr. as Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications; Guy Fox, Graphic Designer

November 18 , 2002
Lincoln University Names Law Enforcement Veteran
Larry J. Woods As New Director Of Public Safety

November 4 , 2002
Lincoln University Presents All-University Convocation on
November 6; Event to Focus on Student Pursuit of Goals

October 8, 2002
Lincoln University Moves to Intervene Regarding the Court Petition of the Barnes Foundation to Amend the Foundation’s Charter and Bylaws

October 4, 2002
Lincoln University To Host Fall Open House On October 25
Nation’s First Black University Gives Students, Parents Up-Close Look

October 4, 2002
Lincoln University Gearing Up Homecoming 2002, October 25-27 Nation’s First Black University Celebrates Return of Alumni

September 10, 2002
Record-Number of Students Apply for Admission to Lincoln University; 4,040 Applications Represent a 26% Hike from Fall 2001 Increase in Students' Applications is "Major Indicator" of Lincoln's Resurgence, University President Ivory V. Nelson Says.

June 18, 2002
Lincoln University Appoints Dr. Grant D. Venerable, II
Vice President for Academic Affairs

June 7, 2002
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman Announces a New Environmental Educational Partnership with Lincoln Universitys

July 17, 2002
Lincoln University Seeks Applications for Scholarship Award in Instrumental Music
The Deadline to Apply is July 31

July 12, 2002
Lincoln University's Upward Bound program is hosting the TRIO Day Competition

May 24, 2002
Two Lincoln Alumni Selected to Receive Scholarships for High Academic Performance; Horace Mann Bond-Leslie Pinckney Hill Scholarship is Awarded to Students Studying for Graduate Degrees in Pennsylvania

April 26, 2002
Lincoln University Presents 143rd Commencement, Sunday, May 5
University also will Award Honorary Degrees to Four Distinguished Leaders:
· Dr. Na'im Akbar, an Internationally Renowned Psychologist, Author and Orator · Roderick L. Ireland, a 1996 Lincoln Graduate, and Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Manuel Rivero (Posthumously), Lincoln University Professor Emeritus, Founder of Lincoln's Department of Health, Recreation and Physical Education · Herb J. Wesson Jr., a 1999Lincoln Graduate, and Speaker of the California State Assembly, who will Deliver the Commencement Address

April 9, 2002
Lincoln Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on April 10 to Open New Television Studio; High-Tech Facility Trains Students in TV Production and Editing

April 4, 2002
Coordinator of Lincoln University's Language Program in Japan Visits Campus on Tuesday, April 9; Lincoln to Start Summer Language Program

March 18, 2002
Lincoln University Hosts Musical Demonstration and Lecture on March 20 by Noted Gospel Music Scholar Dr. Horace C. Boyer
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March 18, 2002
Lincoln University to Showcase Campus to Prospective Students and Their Parents During Annual Spring Open House, March 22

March 8, 2002
Lincoln to Recognize Students for Outstanding Academic Achievements at Honors Convocation, Wednesday, March 13 Keynote Speaker is Dr. N. Joyce Payne, Director, Office for the Advancement of Public Black Colleges, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges

March 5 , 2002
Lincoln Welcomes Distinguished Theologian for March 14 Lecture and Book Signing

February 19, 2002
Lincoln University President Ivory V. Nelson will be Honored at a Gala Reception at Philadelphia Museum of Art on February 20

February 15, 2002
Lincoln University Appoints Sandra D. Yates Director of Development and Major Gifts

February 14 , 2002
Lincoln University Appoints Michael C. Taylor, a 1995 Lincoln Graduate and Former Administrator, Director of Alumni Relations

February 12, 2002
Lincoln University Hosts Visit From Namibian Scholar
Dr. Tjama Tjivikua graduated from Lincoln in 1983

February 1, 2002
Lincoln University Celebrates the Legacy of Renowned Poet and 1929 Alumnus Langston Hughes on February 7

January 17, 2002
Lincoln University Groups to Perform at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Jan. 21

January 11, 2002
Lincoln University Music Professor Hits a High Note with a Hefty Scholarship Contribution to the University
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January 9, 2002
Lincoln University Presents A Musical Celebration of Dr. King's Legacy

January 4, 2002
Lincoln University Fire Hydrants Display New Coded Colors

Thursday, December 20, 2001
Lincoln University Shares Good Will with Chester County Neighbors
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Monday, December 17, 2001
Lincoln University and Drexel University Announce Agreement to Strengthen Dual Degree Program in Engineering : Drexel to Grant Scholarships to Lincoln Students to Study Engineering

Monday, December 17, 2001
Lincoln University Strengthens Academic Ties with Drexel University

Thursday, December 13, 2001
Philadelphia City Council Presents Resolution to Lincoln University and President Ivory V. Nelson for Commitment to Excellence

Wednesday, December 5, 2001
Philadelphia City Council to Introduce Resolution on Dec. 13, 2001 to Honor Lincoln University and President Ivory V. Nelson

Wednesday, December 5, 2002
Lincoln University Appoints Andre' E. Dixon Director of Corporation and Foundation Relations