Lincoln University introduces 20th president

Lincoln University Board of Curators formally introduced Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk as the 20th president on Friday afternoon.

Woolfolk was announced as the new president in March.

Curator Marvin Teer, President of the Board of Curators, previously said Woolfolk is the right leader for the university at this point in its legacy. “We have a lot of work to do and Dr. Woolfolk is exactly who we need at the helm to move us forward.”

Woolfolk will start her new position on June 1.