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LU to increase tuition, room and board, will add health services fee

March 30, 2023 9:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln University Board of Curators recently decided to add a new fee for students, as well as increase tuition and room and board. Tuition and room and board are both increasing about 5% for the 2023-24 school year. The undergraduate flat-rate tuition (12-18 credit hours) for in-state students is increasing

Lincoln University wins discrimination case over former HR director

March 7, 2023 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A court decision on March 1 was ruled in favor of Lincoln University in a case where its former human resources director made discrimination claims. The lawsuit alleged violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act. In the lawsuit from 2019, Jim Marcantonio claimed former President Kevin Rome ordered him to hire

LU to receive $1.5 million grant from NASA

February 27, 2023 8:17 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University as one of the eight HBCUs chosen by NASAS to receive funding through its new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority research and education opportunity grant, a Monday press release stated. LU will receive $1.5 million over three years to train graduate and undergraduate students in data science on projects

Thousands of students set to graduate from Mid-Missouri colleges

December 16, 2022 6:21 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 2,500 students are set to graduate this weekend from colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri. Schools holding ceremonies: Columbia College Lincoln University Stephens College University of Missouri Central Methodist University University of Missouri The University of Missouri expects more than 1,900 students to graduate with more than 2,000 degrees. That includes

About 300 Lincoln University workers to get one-time ‘retention payments’

December 9, 2022 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University’s board of curators approved extra payments for about 300 workers during a special meeting Thursday.

Lincoln men’s basketball team falls at home to No. 7 Central Oklahoma

December 3, 2022 7:39 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln Blue Tigers were taken down at home on Saturday by No. 7 Central Oklahoma 78-63. LU got behind early going into the locker room down 20 and even though they outscored UCO in the second half, it wasn’t enough the get the win. Artese Stapleton had a stand out

LU safety report shows decrease in dating violence, increase in weapon offenses

October 18, 2022 6:20 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University released its annual campus security and fire safety report earlier this week. The report is released every October and covers crime statistics from the past three years. This report covers 2019-21. In the past three years, there has been a significant decrease in dating violence, from 15 incidents in

LU reveals $4.4 million farm facilities expansion

October 6, 2022 8:16 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University on Wednesday celebrated the ribbon cutting for new facilities added to the George Washington Carver Farm and Alan T. Busby Farm. The new facilities will help advance the LU College of Agriculture’s industrial hemp research, according to a press release. The new facilities include greenhouse complexes, hay barns, storage

LU Board of Curators approves renovations for Dawson Hall

September 29, 2022 4:42 PM Ryan Shiner

The Lincoln University Board of Curators gave the OK on Wednesday for the school to seek bids to renovate its largest residence hall.

Lincoln falls big in home opener with Northwest Missouri

September 10, 2022 5:43 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln Blue Tigers fell hard in the homer opener 58-20 against Northwest Missouri State. LU scored on the opening drive with a 65-yard touchdown to Aderias Ealy, but the Blue Tigers didn’t find the end zone again until the second half. The Bearcats put up a big 23 points in

Investiture ceremony planned Friday for Lincoln University president

September 9, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Lincoln University is set to introduce Dr. John B. Moseley as its 21st president Friday afternoon, following a nationwide search.

Mid-Missouri colleges and universities prepare for return of students

August 18, 2022 7:38 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are preparing for the return of students next week. Thursday is the second day for the University of Missouri students to move into their dorms. Mizzou students and staff are scheduled to start classes Monday. As more students move in, MU officials remind families about detailed maps

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should college entrance exams be required for admission?

June 20, 2022 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some universities are getting rid of the requirement that applicants submit ACT or SAT scores.

Lincoln University changes admission requirements; standardized testing now optional

June 17, 2022 7:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

Lincoln University says potential students can now submit their applications without ACT or SAT scores.

Small business and professors give perspective on rising fuel costs

June 10, 2022 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

The impact of high gas prices is affecting everyone, one landscaping business explains how it’s coping.

Three injured after acid spill at the small animal research facility on the Lincoln University campus

May 12, 2022 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a reported acid spill at the Small Animal Research facility on Lincoln University campus.

Lincoln, MU get ready for graduation

May 4, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

More than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou and Lincoln University will award degrees in more than 30 areas of study during spring commencement ceremonies.