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Patterson Foundation Donates $75K for Lincoln Teacher Scholarships

Lincoln University is proud to announce a generous $75,000 donation from the Patterson Family Foundation to create the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships. This donation will provide ten passionate students with $7,500 each to support their journey toward becoming educators who inspire future generations through the power of storytelling and literature. September 11, 2025 Category: Campus News,
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Lincoln Celebrates Dr. William E. Bennett’s Hall of Fame Induction

Lincoln University, PA — September 10, 2025 — Lincoln University proudly announces that distinguished alumnus Dr. William E. Bennett has been inducted into the National Black College Hall of Fame in the field of science. Dr. Bennett, a renowned biomedical scientist, educator, and former senior federal executive, has dedicated his career to advancing public health, medical science, and health equity. September 10, 2025 Categories: Spotlight News, Campus News, Alumni,
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Lincoln Named Fulbright HBCU Leader for 6th Year

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY is proud to be named again this year as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025. Each year, this initiative recognizes those HBCUs with exceptional engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders demonstrate noteworthy support for Fulbright exchange participants and encourage administrators, faculty, and students at HBCUs to engage with Fulbright on campus. The Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders initiative highlights HBCU alumni and faculty excellence, as well as HBCUs as a destination for international students and scholars. September 09, 2025 Categories: Campus News, Spotlight News, Students
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Lincoln University’s Vice President and General Counsel Venus D. Boston Appointed to National Legal Board

Lincoln University proudly celebrates Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Venus D. Boston, Esq., appointment to the Board of Directors for the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), the premier organization serving higher education legal professionals across the country. Boston’s appointment represents her distinguished career and unwavering commitment to legal excellence, governance, and the advancement of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). June 26, 2025 Category: Campus News,
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Lincoln University Foundation of Pennsylvania Welcomes New Leadership and Four New Board Members

The Lincoln University Foundation of Pennsylvania, which serves as the philanthropic engine behind Lincoln University including the Lincoln University 1854 Promise Fund, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kwame Ulmer (B.S. ’96) as Chair of the Board and welcome four new board members Maurice Brewster (B.S. ’78), Ashley Gabb (B.S. ’08), Shawn Futch, and Thomas Queenan effective July 1, 2025. June 25, 2025 Categories: Campus News, Spotlight News,
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Lincoln's Legacy: Celebrating the Alumnae Who Shaped Our History

Lincoln University's rich history is interwoven with the stories of remarkable women who have defied expectations and carved pathways to leadership, scholarship, and service. It all began with Sarah Emlen Cresson, whose partnership with her husband, John Miller Dickey, led to the founding of Ashmun Institute in 1854—the institution we now proudly call Lincoln University. June 11, 2025 Category: Campus News,
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Celebrating a Changemaker: Alumnus Gordon J. Linton

Seeking to improve the quality of life for all by empowering individuals, institutions, and communities has been the guiding force behind Gordon J. Linton's career, Lincoln University Class of 1970. A dedicated public servant and champion for equity, Linton has spent decades advancing systems and policies to better support underserved communities and expand access to opportunity May 28, 2025 Category: Campus News,
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Lincoln University Welcomes New Senior Leadership. Dr. Mahpiua Deas Named Provost and Dean of Faculty and Dr. Kimberly S. Smith Name Vice President of Student Success and Dean of the College.

Lincoln University is proud to announce two key appointments to its senior leadership team. Dr. Mahpiua Deas has been appointed Provost and Dean of Faculty, and Dr. Kimberly S. Smith will serve as Vice President of Student Success and Dean of the College effective July 1, 2025. May 01, 2025 Categories: Spotlight News, Campus News,
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Lincoln University Announces 2025 Honorary Degree Recipients

Lincoln University is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 2025 Commencement. These individuals have excelled in areas of arts and sciences, and have championed the advancement of equitable education and social justice, and inspired us with their commitment to leadership and community service. March 31, 2025 Category: Campus News,
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Trailblazing Innovator: Alumnus Al Valentine

Al Valentine’s journey began at Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU). During his time at Lincoln, Al’s passion for innovation and education flourished as he pursued a degree in theoretical physics. His academic excellence and pioneering spirit led to the creation of the university’s Media Center, leaving a lasting legacy. July 01, 2024 Categories: Alumni, Campus 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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Lincoln University Re-Launches “The 1st Club”, the official Athletics Booster Club to Fuel Student Athlete Success

On the heels of one of Lincoln University Athletics Department’s most historic and record breaking years and the one year anniversary of the return of Director of Athletics & Recreational Services, Harry Stinson III, The Lincoln University Athletics Department is proud to announce the re-launch of its official athletics booster club, The 1st Club. May 10, 2024 Categories: Campus News, Athletics, Alumni, Students
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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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Celebrate Black History Month with World Premiere of Multi-Media Performance Ratoon

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA.—Lincoln University announces the world premiere of Ratoon, a multi-media meditation on the global impact of sugar cane plantations and industry on the land and people of the Black Diaspora. This artistic collaboration features documentary photographer and 2023 Guggenheim Fellow Sasha Phyars-Burgess, 2023 Philadelphia Cultural Treasure Fellow, 2015 Pew Fellow, and 2016 Philadelphia Poet Laureate, Yolanda Wisher, and 2023 Pew Fellow, jazz pianist and composer, Sumi Tonooka. February 12, 2024 Category: Campus News,