Lincoln University of Missouri

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Lincoln University Of Missouri

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/

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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.^{[citation needed]}

1 Academics
2 Athletics
3 Campus events
4 LU media
5 Notable staff
6 Notable alumni
7 See also
8 External links

[edit] 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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] LU media

The Clarion (university newspaper)
KJLU (radio station)
JCTV (public access TV)

[edit] 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

[edit] 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.