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Lincoln University leaders seeking ‘structured’ relationship with alumni association after cutting ties in June

August 15, 2024 8:24 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Lincoln University Board of Curators met on Thursday to discuss the future with its national alumni association.

LU students begin moving into dorms

August 14, 2024 7:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday was move-in day for students of Lincoln University. Dorms opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday marked the beginning of orientation week for students. Several events are planned, including a “parting ceremony” for parents on Wednesday evening.

Appeal rejected for man found guilty of murder in killing of Lincoln University student

June 26, 2024 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a Lincoln University student in 2018 saw his appeal rejected on Tuesday. Alfred Chism Jr, of Jefferson City, was sentenced in April 2023 to 25 years for second-degree murder and five years for armed-criminal action. The sentences will run consecutively. He

Lincoln University severs ties with national alumni association

June 11, 2024 10:00 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University has cut ties with its national alumni association. A letter from the school’s Board of Curators states the board has had “concerns about the finances, management, and options of the Lincoln University of Missouri National Alumni Association.” The letter states that the decision doesn’t impact individual alumni chapters and

Jefferson City cop breaks arm after falling from retaining wall during chase

May 21, 2024 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City police officer broke their arm Sunday morning after falling from a 10-foot retaining wall while chasing a woman who had allegedly punched a deputy in their face, according to a Tuesday press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. The release states that police tried to “clear a

Lincoln University Board of Curators set to discuss renovation budget and tuition increases

April 25, 2024 4:14 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University Board of Curators are set to meet Thursday morning to discuss the renovation budget of Dawson Hall along with tuition and fee increases. This is also the first meeting for Lincoln University President John Mosley after the independent investigation of Bonnie Candia-Bailey’s death by suicide. Independent investigators could find

Lincoln University says independent review shows no evidence of misconduct in administrator suicide

March 21, 2024 12:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Independent investigators could find no evidence that Lincoln University played a role in an administrator’s death by suicide.

Rally held by LU alumni at Capitol in tribute of VP of student affairs who died

February 22, 2024 9:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A rally took place Thursday at the Missouri Capitol by the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Lincoln University Alumni Association. The rally was held as a tribute to former Vice President of Student Affairs Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, who died by suicide on Jan. 8. The university has drawn criticism from some students

Lincoln University student protests continue on Founders’ Day

February 8, 2024 11:29 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Dozens of Lincoln University students continued Thursday to protest after the death of Vice President of Student Affairs Antoniette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey.

Group of attorneys to review personnel issues at Lincoln University

January 18, 2024 6:30 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, the Lincoln Board of Curators announced that a group of attorneys from the Lewis Rice Law Firm will review personnel issues within the university. ABC 17 News obtained a statement from the Board of Curators stating: “As a Board, we are focused on having an independent expert promptly

Lincoln University students say Wednesday’s forum was ‘a run around’

January 17, 2024 4:21 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Morgan Buresh, Ryan Shiner

Lincoln University student leaders held a meeting before going into closed session Wednesday following the death by suicide of Vice President of Student Affairs Antionette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey.

Lincoln University students protest Board of Curators meeting following administrator’s death

January 16, 2024 7:00 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Students of Lincoln University in Jefferson City protested on Tuesday afternoon ahead of a Board of Curators closed session meeting. The board was expected to discuss personnel issues during a closed session, according to a meeting agenda. The meeting follows the death of Vice President of Student Affairs Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey,

Lincoln University president put on paid leave after administrator’s death

January 12, 2024 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

The Lincoln University Board of Curators will contract a third party to review personnel issues and concerns about mental health after a faculty member’s death.

Lincoln University Board of Curators meet to discuss Dawson Hall renovations

December 7, 2023 11:27 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Lincoln University Board of Curators are expected to discuss the renovations of Dawson Hall during a special meeting Thursday.

Lincoln University Board of Curators set to discuss renovation budget for Dawson Hall

December 6, 2023 3:29 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln University Board of Curators, Budget and Financial Committee and Building and Grounds Committee will meet Wednesday to approve the budget to renovate the schools largest residence hall, Dawson Hall. The board and committees will meet at Young Hall room 201 at 3:00 p.m. According to the university, the project

Bipartisan group of lawmakers believe Lincoln University may be historically underfunded

October 18, 2023 3:02 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University is an 1890 land grant university, but it wasn’t until 2022 that the state 100% matched that land grant, which has been required since 2007. Lincoln University deferred maintenance and certain projects because the state wasn’t matching its land grant for many years. Now, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel

Lincoln University wraps up Homecoming celebrations Saturday

October 7, 2023 4:41 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is the last day of homecoming celebrations for Lincoln University. Every fall, students and alumni return to the hill to appreciate their time at the university. There have been free events all week to celebrate. Culminating in the big homecoming game today against northeastern state. There’s also a concert Saturday

Two shot at Jefferson City park

October 6, 2023 9:35 AM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University police officers were sent to McClung Park a little after 11 p.m. on reports of gunfire

500 new students move in to Lincoln University this week

August 16, 2023 3:50 PM Hannah Falcon

New students were welcomed to Lincoln University’s campus with the sound of the drum line and the promise of new, improved access to technology.

LU to increase number of triple and quad rooms as housing becomes hard to find on campus

August 2, 2023 7:42 PM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators for Lincoln University held a meeting Wednesday, with the topic of student housing being the top item to address. The board voted to increase the number of triple and quad rooms in order to combat the lack of available housing. LU President John Moseley says the school