2021 Posts - Lincoln University

Holiday Message from President Allen

Holiday Message from President Allen I hope this message finds all of you safe and well as we enter the holiday season. I am pleased to report that with the commitment and cooperation of the entire Lincoln University family we were able to bring all of our students back to campus for the 2021 fall semester. December 22, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln University works with PA Commission on Sentencing

Lincoln University works with Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing towards more just sentences. Emmanuel Babatunde, Ph.D., chair and professor of the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, is leading the initiative at Lincoln University and other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are working towards a more just sentencing system. December 13, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln University Partners with TimelyMD to Offer Students 24/7 Mental Health Care

Lincoln University Partners with TimelyMD to Offer Students 24/7 Mental Health Care As part of Lincoln University’s ongoing efforts to prioritize the health and well-being of the campus community, students now have free and immediate access to mental health support through TimelyMD November 29, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln Graduate Awarded Language and Culture Fellowship to Teach in Spain

Lincoln Graduate Awarded Language and Culture Fellowship to Teach in Spain Chinwe Ihejirika ’21 was awarded an international fellowship by the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain. Ihejirika accepted a position in the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program. October 26, 2021 Category: Campus News,

The Department of Mathematical Sciences announces the National Science Foundation Award

The Department of Mathematical Sciences announces the National Science Foundation Award Lincoln University faculty in collaboration with area universities were recently awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation as part of the Harnessing the Data Revolution Big Idea. October 25, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln University celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Alumni Memorial Arch: Tending to the Past to Learn, Liberate, and Lead the Future

Lincoln University celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Alumni Memorial Arch Lincoln University celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln University Alumni Memorial Arch: Tending to the Past to Learn, Liberate, and Lead the Future. October 15, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Extensive Safety Measures in Place for Lincoln University’s 2021 Homecoming

Extensive Safety Measures in Place for Lincoln University’s 2021 Homecoming Two years after the last in-person Homecoming, Lincoln University is once again hosting a more traditional event, "The Return to the Den" Homecoming 2021, from Sunday, Oct. 10, to Sunday, Oct. 17 October 10, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Standing: Dr. Gervais Gnaka Lagoke, assistant professor of history; Chamir James ‘22; seated: Romika-Grace Volcy ‘23; Dr. Dafina Diabate, director of international programs

Lincoln University launches lions in Ghana program in hybrid format overcoming pandemic challenges

Lincoln University launches lions in Ghana program in hybrid format overcoming pandemic challenges Despite the restrictions imposed by the global pandemic, two Lincoln University students and one professor participated in the inaugural Lions in Ghana program. October 07, 2021 Category: Campus News,

FLTAs: Meriem Safiddine, Loris Vivarelli, and Carolina Lautaret (Terrance J. Young | Staff Photo)

Lincoln University again named HBCU institutional leader by Fulbright Program

Lincoln University named HBCU institutional leader by Fulbright Program For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is recognizing the noteworthy engagement that selected HBCUs have achieved with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program. September 27, 2021 Categories: Spotlight News, Campus News,

Lincoln University alumnus named Executive Creative Director to top advertising agency

Lincoln University alumnus named Executive Creative Director to top advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy Portland Names JP Petty '09 Executive Creative Director to Help Brands Become Part of the Cultural Conversation September 24, 2021 Category: Alumni,

Lincoln University Chemistry Department receives gift from The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education to support undergraduate research

Lincoln University partners with the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education Lincoln University received a gift from The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) that supports undergraduate research and co-curricular programs in forensic science at HBCUs. September 22, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln University partners with Scholly to offer students valuable scholarship matching

Lincoln University partners with Scholly Lincoln University is teaming up with Scholly to offer undergraduate students access to Scholly’s top-ranked scholarship matching app. September 14, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Partner with Tiffany & Co. to Donate $2 Million to HBCUs

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Partner with Tiffany & Co. to Donate $2 Million to HBCUs Lincoln University is among the five HBCUs selected to be a part of the About Love scholarship September 09, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln scholars honored by White House HBCU Initiative

Lincoln scholars honored by White House HBCU Initiative Local HBCU scholars including two Lincoln University students were named 2021 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. September 08, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Xavier now principal of the UrbanPromise School in Wilmington

Xavier now principal of the UrbanPromise School in Wilmington Dionne Xavier ’99 has been appointed principal of the UrbanPromise School in Wilmington, Delaware. August 16, 2021 Categories: Alumni, Campus News,

Lincoln University to Co-host Inaugural Mid-Atlantic Underground Railroad Conference

Lincoln University to Co-host Inaugural Mid-Atlantic Underground Railroad Conference The University's Center for the Study of the Underground Railroad and Voices Underground to host the inaugural Seeking Freedom: The Underground Railroad in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. July 26, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Fall 2021 Return to Campus

Fall 2021 Return to Campus Please see the latest update from President Allen and Fall 2021 Frequently Asked Questions. July 12, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Khyle Wooten '12 selected for the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Future of Music Faculty Fellowship

Alumnus selected for the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Future of Music Faculty Fellowship Khyle Wooten '12 has been selected for the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Future of Music Faculty Fellowship, a career development initiative that will engage 35 Black and Latinx music professionals who are pursuing or considering academic careers. June 22, 2021 Category: Alumni,

The history of Juneteenth and the long road to make it a national holiday

The history of Juneteenth Dr. Nafeesa Muhammad, Professor of History at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania tells the story of Juneteenth, why it's celebrated in the United States and why it's taken so long to be recognized as a national holiday. June 21, 2021 Category: Campus News,

HBCU Community Development Action Coalition Awarded $5.6 Million from the Wells Fargo Foundation to Address Racial Wealth Disparities at Lincoln University

HBCU Community Development Action Coalition Awarded $5.6 Million from the Wells Fargo Foundation to Address Racial Wealth Disparities at Lincoln University Over the next three years, OMM will expand to 25 HBCU and Minority Serving Institution campuses across the U.S. June 07, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Michael Eric Dyson gives keynote address at Lincoln's 2021 commencement

Michael Eric Dyson gives keynote address at Lincoln's 2021 commencement "In Dyson’s lyrical style, he recited lines from songs ranging from Barbra Streisand to Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and from The Temptations to fellow Lincoln honoree Percy “Master P” Miller." June 07, 2021 Category: Campus News,

A look at Lincoln University's commencement, including a posthumous honorary degree for a WWII vet

A look at Lincoln University's commencement, including a posthumous honorary degree for a WWII vet Nelson Henry Jr. received an honorary doctorate posthumously from Lincoln University at the university’s 161st commencement. May 22, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Attorney Benjamin Crump to 2020 Lincoln grads: ‘Go out and change the world’

Attorney Benjamin Crump to 2020 Lincoln grads: ‘Go out and change the world’ On May 21, Lincoln University honored the class of 2020. May 22, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Attorney Benjamin Crump and Renowned Professor, Author, Preacher and Media Commentator Michael Eric Dyson to Deliver Addresses at 2 Lincoln University Commencements

Lincoln University Commencement Ceremonies Attorney Benjamin Crump and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson to deliver commencement addresses at Lincoln University’s 161st and 162nd commencements this month May 19, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln Has Transformed Jada Williams from Sexual Violence Survivor to Advocate

Lincoln Has Transformed Jada Williams from Sexual Violence Survivor to Advocate Through faith, Jada Williams has managed to persevere through her past experiences of sexual violence. May 17, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Donyae Brown on Track to Realize Her Dream of Becoming a Pharmacist

Donyae Brown on Track to Realize Her Dream of Becoming a Pharmacist Inspired by family history, Brown is set to begin pharmacy school in the fall. May 17, 2021 Category: Campus News,

From Homeless to JP Morgan Chase Analyst, Dmitri Yearby has Come a Long Way

From Homeless to JP Morgan Chase Analyst, Dmitri Yearby has Come a Long Way Overcoming tremendous odds and personal challenges, the finance major and 29th Mister Lincoln University looks forward to a bright future. May 14, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Overcoming Tragedy, Octavia Burton Graduates 20 Years After Entering Lincoln

Overcoming Tragedy, Octavia Burton Graduates 20 Years After Entering Lincoln After arriving on campus in 2005, Octavia Burton’s first few years at Lincoln University couldn’t have been better. . . May 13, 2021 Categories: Students Campus News, Spotlight News,

Lincoln mathematical sciences professor to participate in EduTECH Europe 2021 Conference

Lincoln Mathematical Sciences Professor To Participate In EduTECH Europe 2021 Conference Dr. Claude Tameze, professor and chair of the department of mathematical sciences, has been invited by Terrapinn to speak at the EduTECH Europe 2021 virtual conference. April 26, 2021 Category: Campus News,

President Allen talks equity in education on podcast

President Allen talks equity in education on podcast President Allen recently discussed access and equity in higher education on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's podcast titled PDE Presents, hosted by Acting Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Noe Ortega. April 07, 2021 Category: Campus News,

President Allen writes about the importance of belonging, community for Black students in higher education

President Allen Pens Op-Ed She writes about the importance of belonging, community for Black students in higher education March 24, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lauren Wilkerson, student president of the Periodt Menstrual Supply Hub

Lincoln University announces the opening of a campus menstrual hub to continue the fight of ending the stigma of period poverty

Menstrual Supply Hub Opens The new hub will educate students about menstrual health and women's health while providing free feminine hygiene products to students in need. March 24, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Virtual Quick Admit Day Set for April 1

Graduate Quick-Admit Day at University City The School of Adult & Continuing Education invites prospective students to a Virtual Quick-Admit on April 1. Students can fast-track the graduate admissions process with an instant admission decision online for business, human services, and education by attending the event. March 22, 2021 Categories: Spotlight News, Campus News, Admission, Admission,

Lincoln University to Vie for National Championship of 32nd Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, America's Premier HBCU Academic Competition

Lincoln University to Vie for National Championship of 32nd Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, America's Premier HBCU Academic Competition. Hundreds of study hours and intense preparation have paid off for a team of scholars from Lincoln University who have advanced to the Sweet Sixteen Playoffs in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. March 17, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln Announces Interactive Feel The Roar Admitted Student Day

Lincoln Announces Interactive Feel The Roar Admitted Student Day Lincoln University invites prospective and admitted students to the highly interactive virtual Feel the Roar Spring Admitted Student Day on Friday, March 19. March 16, 2021 Categories: Campus News, Admission, Admission, Spotlight News,

Lincoln University joins campuses nationwide in effort to be “voter friendly”

Voter-Friendly Campus Lincoln University, is one of over 200 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.” March 09, 2021 Categories: Spotlight News, Campus News,

SIMBAA literary magazine announces open submission period, annual contests

Literary Magazine Submissions Simbaa, Lincoln University’s Magazine of the Arts, invites submissions for its spring 2021 edition. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit for consideration their best poetry, short stories, essays, visual art, and photography. March 09, 2021 Categories: Campus News, Spotlight News,

Shalae Matthews is a 2020-20222 Next Generation Leadership Institute fellow.

Two Lincoln University students earn fellowships in advocacy and reproductive justice values

Two students participate in a two-year paid fellowship Nina Clinton and Shalae Matthews are learning reproductive justice values as fellows with the Next Generation Leadership Institute. March 04, 2021 Categories: Campus News, Students

Lincoln University Concert Choir to participate in Parkesburg Church Black History Month events

Concert Choir to participate in Parkesburg Church Black History Month events Throughout the month of February, the Concert Choir will participate in GTWY Church's weekly events honoring Black History Month. February 19, 2021 Category: Campus News,

10 Mass Communications students awarded an internship with Black Automotive Media Group and Audi of America

10 Mass Communications students awarded internship with Black Automotive Media Group and Audi of America

Internships for Mass Comm Students 10 mass communications students have been awarded an internship with Black Automotive Media Group and Audi of America. February 18, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Lincoln University gets funding to combat sexual assault on campus

Lincoln University gets funding to combat sexual assault on campus Lincoln University has received a $30,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to prevent and combat sexual assault on campus. January 27, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Public Safety moves to renovated space in the International Cultural Center

Public Safety moves to renovated space in the International Cultural Center Lincoln University’s public safety team has moved to a new, renovated 5,200 square feet space on campus. January 25, 2021 Category: Campus News,

President Allen to address Greater West Chester Chamber’s Women’s Roundtable

President Allen to address Greater West Chester Chamber’s Women’s Roundtable Lincoln University President Brenda A. Allen will address the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce's Women's Roundtable on January 26. January 15, 2021 Category: Campus News,

President Brenda A. Allen named one of the Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2021

Accolades for Lincoln's President President Dr. Brenda A. Allen has been named one of the Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2021 by the HBCU Campaign Fund. January 07, 2021 Category: Campus News,

Nets' Kyrie Irving Pays Off Tuition of 9 HBCU Students Through His Foundation

Donor Pays Tuition for Nine Students Nets' Kyrie Irving paid off the tuition of nine HBCU students through his KAI Family Foundation. January 04, 2021 Category: Campus News,