Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Interim Dean Kelsey Metz has named Joshua Ray, MBA, PhD, as director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. Ray joins LMU after teaching at the university level for over 15 years.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has been granted “Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome,” the highest level of accreditation recognized by the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Commission on College Accreditation (COCA). The announcement was made at the COCA December meeting and is effective through 2033.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) held Fall Commencement Exercises on December 17 at the Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. LMU President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of 55 Master of Medical Science in physician assistant studies and 23 Doctor of Medical Science graduates.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of 17 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates at LMU’s Fall Commencement Exercises in Tampa, Florida. The LMU Caylor School of Nursing (LMU-CSON) held the ceremony at the AdventHealth Tampa Taneja Auditorium on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) 2022 Phi Zeta Research Day showcased 27 research projects that had been conducted by students over the last year.
The Tennessee Department of Education announced continued statewide investments through a component of Tennessee’s Grow Your Own (GYO) initiative earlier this month. Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) was of four Education Preparation Providers (EPPs) to be awarded Tennessee Teacher Apprenticeship funds for the spring semester.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) held the inaugural Tri-State Doggie Olympics on October 1 at the Claiborne County Animal Shelter Dog Park in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Approximately $1,600 was raised and presented to the Claiborne County Animal Shelter and Bell County Animal Shelter.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Carter and Moyers School of Education undergraduate students hosted 90 elementary students for a holiday-themed presentation entitled Christmas Around the World.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of nearly 300 degree candidates at LMU’s Fall Commencement Exercises in Tex Turner Arena on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
The J. Frank White Academy Scholars Bowl Team competed in a tournament with 64 other high school teams from East Tennessee and came away with the championship trophy Nov. 16.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Honors Scholars Sarah Hopkins, Emily Roark and Lily Smith were selected to present at the 57th National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) conference in Dallas, Texas. The LMU undergraduate students and Dr. Sandra Weems, the Honors Scholars program director, attended the conference at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel November 2-5.
Seven people in the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business were recently installed in the Mu Kappa Chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD). The Mu Kappa Chapter at LMU was established in 2012. DMD is an international honor society in business administration. The purpose of DMD is to promote higher scholarship in education and to recognize and reward scholastic attainment in business subjects. Membership is one of the highest levels of national recognition a business scholar can earn.
The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) announced its third class of Hall of Fame inductees in October. TICUA and its member institutions proudly selected the 24 alumni, highlighting their contributions to the state, country, and world in a variety of disciplines. Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) nominated educator and philanthropist Sherrie Claiborne.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will hold its Fall Commencement Exercises at 10 a.m. in Tex Turner Arena on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Mock Trial team recently hosted the fourth annual Kimsey Cup Mock Trial Competition. The internal competition provides students an opportunity to practice trial skills in a friendly competition with fellow students while receiving valuable feedback from local attorneys. The competition also serves as a try-out for upper-level students for membership in the Mock Trial Program.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Jazz Band and Concert Band are scheduled to perform Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. The performances will take place in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center in the Duke Hall of Citizenship. The bands include the talents of LMU students, faculty, staff and members of the community. There will be a wide variety of musical selections.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) annual Christmas Festival will be Thursday, December 1, 2022. The day of holiday activities kicks off at 10:30 a.m. in Tex Turner Arena and will culminate with a free performance by the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra (KSCO) at 7 p.m. A free Christmas photo booth with Santa’s elves will be set up from 3-7 p.m. in the Arena lobby and the traditional Campus Christmas Lighting will take place at 6 p.m.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) was honored as the Community Partner of the Year award during the Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s (LAET’s) annual Pro Bono Night on November 3. Additionally, second-year LMU Law student Tenaya Winkelman received the Pro Bono Law Student of the Year award for her work volunteering at LAET’s clinics.
The Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin visited Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center (DVTC) in Ewing, Virginia, on Thursday.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student Meaghan Kuzmich, Class of 2024, presented the poster "The Exploration of Dance Therapy as an Approach to Neurodegenerative Diseases in Rural Appalachian Communities with Limited Access to Care" at OMED and won second place.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) student Courtney Wood, Class of 2023, has received the Oakwood Foundation/Foundation of the Horse Scholarship from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing (LMU-CSON) is recognizing the critical role of nurse practitioners during National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 13-19, 2022. This year’s theme is “NPs: Rising to Meet the Needs of Patients.”
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Professor and Associate Dean William Muir, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, DACVECC, is the 2022 recipient of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) Career Achievement Award.
A review article written by the students and faculty of Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) is featured as the cover story of Medicines October 2022 issue.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Director of Students and Academic Advancement Rick Slaven received the Tennessee Region II EMS (R2EMS) Directors Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Tennessee Greater Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) gathered for the organization’s annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration on Thursday, November 3. During the event AFP recognized Lincoln Memorial University’s Women of Service (WOS) with the 2022 Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student Carrie Ford has been awarded the 2022 Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). This award honors underrepresented minority students in osteopathic medical education.
Award-winning author Silas House will visit Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) for a special event Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 7 p.m. House will be reading from his new novel, “Lark Ascending,” answering questions and signing books. Some copies of the book and other items will be given away as well. The event will be held in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, Sam & Sue Mars Performing Arts Center.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host Billboard-charting saxophonist and musical innovator Derek Brown in concert on Monday, November 7, 2022. He will perform at 7 p.m. in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, Sam & Sue Mars Performing Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and The LMU Players will present a dinner theatre production of “The Odd Couple,” November 10 and November 12, in the Cumberland Gap Convention Center (601 Colwyn Street). Limited tickets are available through Eventbrite. The dinner will begin each night at 6 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) hosted White Coat ceremonies for the Class of 2024 Dental Hygiene and the Class of 2026 Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry students on October 14 at the Knoxville Convention Center. The ceremony recognized 30 Dental Hygiene students and 80 Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry students who began as the inaugural class in September.
Lincoln Memorial University Director of Career Services and Recruiting Allison Starnes-Anglea has been recognized in the Knox.biz 40 Under 40 class of 2022. Knox.biz 40 Under 40 recognizes outstanding professionals in the Knoxville area and East Tennessee. Individuals recognized have made a difference through their professional careers and philanthropic efforts.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2022 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations earlier this month. Former LMU President Nancy Moody, DNP, MSN, RN, was enshrined into the Professional Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 8.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2022 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations earlier this month. Billie Jean Wheeler Reynolds was posthumously enshrined into the Educators’ Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 8.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2022 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations earlier this month. LMU Executive Vice President for Finance Christy Graham was enshrined into the Professional Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 8.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2022 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations earlier this month. Dr. David Heath, an emergency medicine physician, was enshrined into the Professional Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 8.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) honored three graduates with its highest alumni honors during the Homecoming celebration earlier this month. Dr. Todd Pillion ’96, was honored with the Dr. Charles Holland Alumnus of the Year award, Nancy Neely Whitaker ’77, earned the Nancy Rogers Leach Volunteer of Year award and Noah Patton, ’10, JD’19, was named the Dr. R. Martin Peters Young Alumnus of the Year.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2022 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations earlier this month. Retired Dickenson County educators Larry and Judy Compton were enshrined into the Educators’ Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 8.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Master of Veterinary Clinical Care (MVCC) program is partnering with BLEND certification to train veterinary teams in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB).
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (Council) has approved the Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine’s (LMU-CVM) substantive change request to add a second entering class of 100 students in the spring semester. LMU President Clayton Hess, PhD, announced plans to admit the first new cohort beginning in January.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has announced it will be partnering with the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) to co-host the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) 2024 Symposium.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host multi-award winning Welsh folk band Calan in performance. The concert will be Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, Sam & Sue Mars Performing Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) rededicated its College of Veterinary Medicine to honor long-serving trustee Dr. Richard A. Gillespie during the University’s annual Homecoming celebrations on Friday, October 7. Christening the school the LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM), a ribbon was cut during the ceremony on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
LMU Carter and Moyers School of Education Student Maurice "Dion" Dykes, Sr., met with First Lady Jill Biden and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in Knoxville last month. Dykes discussed his experiences in LMU's MEdITL Program and Tennessee's Grow Your Own initiative.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) has honored the life and contributions of longtime Physician Assistant (PA) educator Rex L. Hobbs, DMS, MPAS, PA-C, with the dedication of the classroom where he delivered his lectures.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and The LMU Players will celebrate the University’s 125th anniversary with an original play. “Illuminating the Blue and Gray: Stories of LMU’s Alumni,” will be presented Wednesday, October 5, 2022, as part of LMU’s annual Homecoming festivities. The production, which is free for everyone to attend, will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center at Duke Hall of Citizenship on the main campus of LMU.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is mourning the loss of Patricia “Pat” Peace, who served as the first director of financial aid for LMU and for LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM).
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) welcomed 126 incoming law students for orientation and the first day of classes last month. With returning students, LMU Law’s total enrollment stands at 338.
Mission of Hope (MOH) is continuing its longstanding support of students in its service area by donating funds to Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). The funds are designated for the Mission of Hope Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Dedrick Andrew Courtney.
Lincoln Memorial University President Clayton Hess has announced plans for the LMU-Caylor School of Nursing to bring its proven nursing programs to Chattanooga in 2023.
Douglas and Judy Graham, of Ewing, Virginia, have established the Graham Family Endowed Scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). The scholarship will provide financial support for students from Lee County, Virginia.
The J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is excited to announce the 5th annual Mountain Fiesta will take place on Saturday, September 24 in Cumberland Gap, featuring Grammy-nominee and local legend Dale Ann Bradley as well as two international performing groups, Los Utrera and The Malina Brothers.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Student Services department is hosting its first Family Weekend, welcoming undergraduate students’ family members for three days of fun and activities. It is scheduled to take place September 16-18, 2022.
Country music star Chase Bryant will perform in concert at Lincoln Memorial University at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 in Tex Turner Arena. The concert, presented and planned by the Student Services Division, is part of the University’s 125th Anniversary and Homecoming celebrations.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) leadership honor society welcomed 15 new members during the Membership Initiation held Aug. 27 at the LMU Convention Center in Cumberland Gap.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) announces the hiring of Adriannette Williams, the law school’s first Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dean Williams is also teaching one course per semester at the law school.
J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) senior Steven Lintelman-Nader is one of 250 high school students from across the United States to be selected as a 2022-2023 recipient of the highly prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Scholarship.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) has granted initial accreditation to Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM). The program located at the LMU Tower (1705 St. Mary Street) will welcome its inaugural class on September 12, 2022.
A literal who’s who of the equine industry has been named to serve as members of an advisory council to Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Equine Veterinary Education Program (EVEP). The program, which was announced in July 2022, is unique as it will offer a two-and-a-half year Associate degree program followed by a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program at LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM).
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Women of Service (WOS) recently made a donation to Mission of Hope to support relief efforts for flood victims in Southeast Kentucky. Mission of Hope Executive Director Emmette Thompson stopped at LMU’s main campus in Harrogate on his way to the flood zone. LMU WOS members and LMU staff presented Thompson with the donation.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess and the LMU Board of Trustees has recognized Dorothy Neely for over 40 years of service as an LMU Trustee. A luncheon in her honor was held, with representatives of LMU, the community and Neely's family on hand.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Executive Vice President Jody Goins has appointed Dr. Marcinda Asburry as the J. Frank White Academy Lower School Principal and Pre-K Program Director.
The Cumberland Gap FolkFest is making its return this year, and the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) is a host for the event in partnership with Guardians of the Gap. The FolkFest is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, with a full day of free events at both the ALLM and in the Town of Cumberland Gap. Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a sponsor for the event.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Support Services Blaze Bowers has announced the promotion of Title IX and Institutional Compliance Investigator Checovoia Foster-Bruce to Title IX coordinator and institutional compliance officer. She is a 2020 graduate of the LMU Duncan School of Law (LMU Law), where she excelled both in and outside the classroom.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Office of Marketing and Public Relations was honored with five Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) 2022 Communication Awards.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) physician assistant (PA) students Brienna Chamberlain and Kayla Long, class of 2023, have been elected to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) House of Delegates (HOD) Student Delegation.
LMU School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) student Robert Booth, class of 2022, penned a letter-to-the-editor scheduled to be published in an upcoming issue of the “Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants” (JAAPA). A shortened version of the letter recently appeared in the “Emergency Medicine News” online journal.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Women of Service (WOS) Fashion Show and Vendor Event is just around the corner. The event, set for Thursday, August 18, in Tex Turner Arena, will feature a separate vendor fair with extended hours, a buffet meal with a chocolate fountain, and fashions modeled on stage. All tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. The vendor event, free and open to the public, will be set up in the upper concourse of Tex Turner Arena from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors will include jewelry, home décor, beauty products, clothing, cookies, canned foods, Operation Christmas Child and more.
Dr. Crystal Hunnicutt, program director of Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing’s (LMU-CSON) nurse anesthesia concentration, recently presented at a national conference on a subject that is at the forefront of health care – mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Hunnicutt spoke to a group of providers at the Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA) conference at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon has announced the promotion of Bianca White to Associate Director of the Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess has appointed Dr. Jay Stubblefield as executive vice president for academic affairs. He returned to LMU, effective July 1, 2022, after having first served in the vice president for academic affairs position from 2019 until 2021 and will lead the academic affairs division of the University and serve in the president’s cabinet and executive council.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing (LMU-CSON) Tampa off-campus site is featured in the Nursing Schools Almanac 2022 ranking of best nursing schools in the U.S., ranked No. 23 in Florida and No. 4 in the Tampa area.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) has joined European Legal Practice Integrated Studies (ELPIS) as an associated member ELPIS is a network of European faculty and law schools that conduct research and support collaborative projects.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is set to make a historic addition to its nationally-renowned programs of study as it prepares to welcome students to its Equine Veterinary Education Program (EVEP) in Fall 2023.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Executive Vice President for Administration Dr. Jody Goins has announced the promotion of Executive Director for Enrollment Services Dr. Lindsay Haywood to assistant vice president for enrollment.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Support Services Blaze Bowers has named Porscha Yeary as coordinator of aquatics. Yeary will be at the helm for the grand reopening of the LMU pool on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after a time of closure for renovations. Renovations to the pool include a new heater with a new liner planned, and the reopening of the indoor pool comes in time for the summer break. The pool is popular with not only LMU students, faculty and staff, but with the community as well. The grand reopening will bring with it popular classes, open swim times and access for birthday parties. The celebration, which is free to attend, is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. and there will be refreshments available. Visitors can swim or just visit, and memberships can be purchased.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) students Isabelle Sico, class of 2024, and Elizabeth Taylor, class of 2023, have been named to the board of directors of A Step Ahead East Tennessee, a Knoxville-based non-profit organization that provides free access to long-acting reversible contraception and women’s reproductive health care screening services to 16 counties in East Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has been recognized for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. LMU has been named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction and Tennessee College of Distinction.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Support Services Blaze Bowers has announced the promotion of Director of Student Leadership and Outreach Hannah Wilson to associate dean of students.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon is pleased to announce the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. A total of 75 students were honored for achieving a grade point average of 3.400 or above while carrying at least a nine-credit-hour course load.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant student Kierra Gipson, class of 2023, has been named 2022 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) president-elect for the Student Academy Board of Directors.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant student Kayla Long, class of 2023, has been named the newest member of the Board of Directors of PA Students for Leadership, Equity, Anti-racism, and Diversity (PA-S LEAD), a student-run organization that advocates for diversity and serves PA and pre-PA students all over the nation.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant (PA) students raised $5,000 for Servolution through the annual Sundown Rundown road race.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) alumna Dr. Tanya Bucierka, class of 2018, spent three weeks this spring in Western Ukraine.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matthew R. Lyon has announced the promotion of Director of Academic Success and Assessment Katie Tolliver Jones to Associate Professor of Law.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions Dr. Kim Carney presented research at the ALTUS Summit virtual conference June 7.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) 2021 graduate of the Doctor of Medical Science program, Jennifer Harrington, has been named program director for LMU’s new Physician Assistant (PA) program in Tampa, Florida.
LMU has announced the Dean's List for the spring semester of 2022. To be placed on the Dean's List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate student and have a 3.5 or higher, grade point average for the semester.
Dr. Gary Burchett was honored recently by the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association (CGRTA) for his devoted efforts to highlighting the region and making it a vacation destination. Burchett is a former Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) president and longtime member of the LMU Board of Trustees. He is a founding member of the CGRTA and serves on its board of directors.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) recognized Thrive Pet Healthcare with the Distinguished Clinical Affiliate Award for the vital role they have had in preparing LMU-CVM graduates. Dr. Jimmy Murphy, vice president of strategic growth and professional development at Thrive, accepted the award on their behalf at the class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony on May 21 in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Professor and Associate Dean William Muir, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, DACVECC, has published the eBook “Fluid Therapy in Animals,” which provides a modernized view of why, when, and how intravenous (IV) fluids should be administered to healthy and diseased animals.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Dean Stacy Anderson presented the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Gary Vroegindewey during the 2022 Commencement Ceremony.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine’s (LMU-CVM) Dean Stacy Anderson presented the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Mary Mildred Sullivan Award to John and Susan Graves during spring commencement exercises at Tex Turner Arena May 21.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) has welcomed Robert Baye as associate dean and Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matthew R. Lyon presented the 2021-22 Lincoln Lawyer Awards to Victoria Ungos, Dustin Young and Nicole Human during the LMU Law Commencement ceremony on May 12.
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) welcomed its fourteenth class of students this spring at LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Arts in the Gap (AITG) will kick off the 2022 summer events with a special opening weekend for the Joe and Junebug Clark Photography Exhibition. The opening weekend is June 3-5 at the Paul V. Hamilton Center for the Arts in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. The photos will remain on exhibit throughout the month of June.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Mountain Heritage Literary Festival (MHLF) is coming up soon – June 10-11, 2022. Organizers are excited to host the MHLF in person again after holding a virtual event last year. The 16th annual festival will be held on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. This year’s keynote speaker is Rebecca Gayle Howell, an award-winning interdisciplinary writer from Kentucky.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) celebrated the commencement of the Class of 2022 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium on May 12. The 75 graduates in the Class of 2022 were honored for their many achievements in law school and joined the ranks of over 500 LMU Law alumni.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Libby Vaughn will represent LMU as the University's queen candidate over the weekend in Pineville, Kentucky.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of the 120 members of the LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine’s (LMU-CVM) class of 2022 during spring commencement exercises at Tex Turner Arena May 21.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Arts in the Gap (AITG) has announced the lineup of summer workshops for 2022. The event lineup includes workshops all summer long, for people of all ages. Most events will be held at the Paul V. Hamilton Center for the Arts in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Limited scholarships are available for several events.
The 229 members of the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) class of 2022 celebrated their graduation Saturday, May 14, at Tex Turner Arena on the LMU main campus.
Lincoln Memorial University will present its FREE family-friend outdoor movie series on the first Friday in June, July and August. The series will get underway with Disney's "Encanto" on June 3 at the Harrogate City Park
Friday May 13th, Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), the Health Wagon, and officials from Southwest Virginia gathered for the groundbreaking of the new Health Wagon Dental clinic based in Wise, Virginia. LMU-CDM dental hygiene students are projected to rotate at the 10-chair clinic beginning in 2023 and student doctors in 2024, pending accreditation from Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Several students at Lincoln Memorial University Caylor School of Nursing’s (LMU-CSON) location in Tampa, Florida, were recently awarded academic scholarships. The scholarships were presented in a ceremony prior to the May commencement exercises. Several members of LMU administration were on hand for the celebrations.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy Dr. Ismael Concha has been awarded a Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Teaching Excellence Award.
LMU Valedictorian Jarvis Pennington, of Nickelsville, Virginia, was presented with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at the LMU Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) will celebrate the commencement of the Class of 2022 on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. at Tex Turner Arena on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. Bo Brock, DVM, DAVP/E will serve as commencement speaker.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Mountain Heritage Literary Festival (MHLF) is coming up soon – June 10-11, 2022. Scholarships are available for anyone seeking financial assistance to attend, and contests are open as well. Organizers are excited to host the MHLF in person again after holding virtual events for the past two years. It will be held on the LMU main campus in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University honored Grace Mathis, of Charlotte, North Carolina, with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award at the LMU Spring Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 7, 2022. The Sullivan Awards are presented to college students who have distinguished themselves through service to others and their communities.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Social Work program recently honored several students with induction to the Eta Nu Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. The Social Work program is within the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Director of Experiential Learning and Assistant Professor of Law Maha M. Ayesh received the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA) Barristers’ Law and Liberty Award at the annual Law Day Luncheon held on April 29.
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) inducted 59 class of 2024 students in a virtual ceremony May 3, 2022. Students from both the Harrogate and Knoxville locations were nominated by their peers for exhibiting compassionate and patient-centered qualities throughout their time in medical school.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) student Jessica Amburgey, PA, has received the SCP Health Excellence in Leadership Award.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Caylor School of Nursing (CSON) joins the nation in celebrating the profession of nursing during National Nurses Week starting on National Nurses Day – Friday, May 6 – and running through May 12. The theme for 2022 is “Nurses Make a Difference.”
LMU-DCOM hosted a White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on April 30 at Tex Turner Arena on the main campus in Harrogate. The ceremony featured 387 students who began in August 2020 at Harrogate and LMU-Knoxville.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will hold its Spring Commencement Exercises in Tex Turner Arena on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The ceremony is set to begin at 10 a.m.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) has partnered with the state of Tennessee to develop an Educational Safety Net Care Fund and pilot program to support outreach in 33 counties in East Tennessee. The measure was included in the state budget which was passed by both the House and Senate on Friday and now awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature.
LMU Vice President for Academic Affairs W. Mark Tew bestowed the University's prestigious Houston Award for Teaching Excellence on Professor of History Michael Toomey, PhD. The award was presented during LMU's annual Awards and Student Recognition Ceremony on April 19.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) is pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Riedel as assistant professor of veterinary medicine and large animal clinical DVM.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) School of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) recently welcomed a class of students from Lenoir City High School (LCHS) for a visit and tour of the facilities. Jessica Rose, who teaches large animal science and veterinary science at LCHS, accompanied the group. The students had a full day of presentations and tours at AHS and the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). AHS Recruitment and Success Coordinator Holly Evans organized the visit.
LMU-CVM has named Dr. Bonnie Price as the director of the new Master of Veterinary Clinical Care program. Price also serves as an associate professor of veterinary medicine.
The LMU Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosted a White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on April 9 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The ceremony was held at the Rothchild Catering and Conference Center and featured 57 students who began in May 2021 as the inaugural cohort of the program.
LMU-CVM is hosting the inaugural Tri-State Doggie Olympics on April 30 at the Claiborne County Animal Shelter Dog Park in New Tazewell, Tennessee. The awards dinner and ceremony will be held that evening at the Cumberland Gap Convention Center.
Choral and instrumental performances are coming up to continue the year-long 125th Anniversary celebration of Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) founding. During April there will be two consecutive evenings of musical performances. The LMU Concert Choir will hold its 125th Anniversary celebration on Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center in the Duke Hall of Citizenship. The LMU Jazz Band and Concert Band will perform on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. – also in the Duke Hall of Citizenship.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) is six months away from welcoming its inaugural class, pending accreditation. However, it is already meeting its mission in regard to the premise that the cornerstone of meaningful existence is service to humanity.
LMU-CVM kicked off the month with its annual Career Expo on Friday, April 1. Nearly 400 first, second, and third-year veterinary students networked with over 65 representatives from veterinary clinics and companies from across the nation.
J. Frank White Academy Spanish instructor Zachary Greene has been named the K-12 winner of the 2021 Stephen L. Fisher Award for Excellence in Teaching awarded by the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA). This award honors individuals dedicated to intellectual rigor and pedagogical integrity in constructing and delivering inclusive knowledge about Appalachia and its people.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Arts in the Gap (AITG) and Women of Service, along with Guardians of the Gap, are hosting Fine Art Friday during April 2022. This event is a community art contest, with art entries from residents of the Tri-State region displayed. The contest is being held in honor of LMU’s 125th Anniversary celebration. LMU’s Women of Service, AITG and Guardians of the Gap want residents of the region to show what the milestone 125th anniversary means to them.
LMU-DCOM will host the 2022 Virtual Opioid Education Symposium on Monday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year’s theme is the stigma surrounding substance abuse.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Student Services Division is proud to present national recording artist, singer, songwriter and actor Jesse McCartney as the featured performer at the Lincoln Memorial University Spring Concert at Tex Turner Arena at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 9.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) and the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) will host “An Evening with Jon Meacham” on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the Bijou Theatre.
The LMU Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and The LMU Players will present a theater production of “Clue: The Musical,” Thursday through Saturday, April 7-9, 2022. The production will take place at 7:30 p.m. each day in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center at Duke Hall of Citizenship on the main campus of LMU.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) will honor Dean Emeritus Gary R. Wade on Thursday, March 31, 2022, with the unveiling of his portrait in the Robert H. Watson Courtroom— joining portraits of former LMU Law deans Sydney Beckman and Parham Williams. A reception will precede the program, which will feature remarks from Dean Matt Lyon, LMU President Clayton Hess, LMU Board Chairman Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk, and LMU Law alumni.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will celebrate Social Work Month throughout the month of March. Observing the national theme “The Time is Right for Social Work,” the University hopes to highlight how social workers have enriched our society for more than a century and how their services continue to be needed today.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) is hosting a week-long event featuring 25 speakers on topics including political science, psychology, criminal justice, law and religious studies. The event, called Zoom-A-Palooza, will be available via Zoom for anyone who wants to participate during the week of March 28 through April 1. Some topics for Zoom-A-Palooza include “Crisis in Ukraine,” Introduction to the FBI,” and “Plucked from the Headlines: How Jesus Consumed the News.” The speakers will be presenting via Zoom from a variety of places, ranging from Knoxville, Tennessee, to the United Kingdom. Each day will feature a welcome speaker followed by five one-hour presentations.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess has named David Honeycutt as the new chief of LMU Police and Security. In this role, Honeycutt will oversee all police and security operations at LMU and lead the nationally recognized LMU Police and Security department, which includes a staff of almost 50 personnel including POST-certified police officers, armed security guards, unarmed security guards, dispatchers and administrative staff. In addition to the main campus, the department serves LMU’s nine off-campus learning sites. Honeycutt brings 27 years of law enforcement experience to LMU. Most recently he used his expertise at the Union County Sheriff’s Department, where he worked from 2019 until he accepted the post at LMU.
Two first-year students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at the Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) were awarded $500 in scholarships from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Foundation funded by Elanco Animal Health for presentations they developed with faculty mentor Dr. Brad Thacker at the 53rd AASV Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 26-March 1, 2022.
On March 3- 5, 2022, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) third-year law students Baylee Brown, Brock Goetz, Brianna Riley, and Brianna Weiner competed in the oral advocacy component of the Washington D.C. Regional of the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition (ABA NAAC). Their teammates, second-year student Jordan Meddings and third-year student Megan Lowe, authored the briefs, fulfilling the written advocacy component of the competition.
LMU-SMS Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) student Gary A. R. Bowen was recently promoted to Major while stationed in the remote Kurecik Mountains in Turkey. He was promoted from the rank of Captain to Major effective February 3 in a ceremony completed by the Turkish Site Commander Major Metin, Kaya of the Turkish Airforce.
Get ready for spring and learn about local agricultural history at the first ever Heirloom Seed and Story Exchange at the Pioneer Village of the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM). The event will take place March 26, 2022, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) main campus.
LMU-CVM Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions Kimberly Carney and Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences Julie Hunt presented at the American Association of Veterinary Medical College (AAVMC) annual Catalyze conference in Washington D.C. March 3-5.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) proudly announces its membership in the American Bar Association (ABA) Legal Education and Police Practices Consortium (Consortium). LMU Law joined the Consortium, a collaboration of more than 50 law schools across the country, when it was created in fall of 2020.
LMU-CVM will hold the Kaitlyn DeVries Memorial 5K on April 2 at 10 a.m. at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center in Ewing, Virginia.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business will launch a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program in fall 2022 Dr. James Maxwell, dean, has announced.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) is accepting applications for LMU-CDM Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and Dental Hygiene (DH) programs.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student Ashley Dailey, Class of 2022, has received the National Outstanding Medical Student Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA). Dailey is only the second DO student to win the award.
Renowned Civil War author and scholar Dr. Steven Woodworth will be the featured speaker at the 2022 Kincaid Lecture Series at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) on the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) main campus. He will speak at 1 p.m. on March 17, 2022, in the Arnold Auditorium. Woodworth will speak on “The Religious World of the Civil War Soldier” followed by a question-and-answer session. The series is supported by the Dr. Robert L. Kincaid Endowed Research Center and is free and open to the public.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host pianist Tammy Miller for an upcoming performance. The recital will be Monday, March 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, Sam & Sue Mars Performing Arts Center. Her program is titled “The Romantic Pianist: Evocative Piano Pieces.”
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant (PA) student Nathan Zuck will participate in the Rural Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (R-MOUD) mentoring program.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant (PA) student Julia Berry received the National Health Service Corp Scholarship.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has launched two writing contests in conjunction with the University’s celebrations to honor its 125th Anniversary. The contests challenge writers to recognize and explore the bond between the University, Abraham Lincoln, and East Tennessee. The contests, for poetry and writing, will run through April 12, 2022, and celebrate the bond that has lasted for 125 years.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is debuting a new fight song in celebration of the 125th anniversary of LMU’s charter and founding. The LMU Pep Band will perform the song for the first time in public during halftime of the LMU women’s basketball game on Saturday, February 19, 2022. The Lady Railsplitters will welcome Queens University to Harrogate, with the game beginning at 2 p.m.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) students experienced a tropical learning adventure while helping to provide free veterinary care in rural communities, teaching pre-veterinary undergraduate students, and visiting local farms in Costa Rica over the winter break.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has hired Dr. Jennifer Banach as the attending veterinarian and assistant professor of veterinary medicine. Her main role will be to help serve LMU to ensure animal health, welfare, and regulatory compliance.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host harpist and composer Joseph Rebman in recital February 16, 2022. The recital will take place in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, Sam & Sue Mars Performing Arts Center from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is kicking off special programming and events in celebration of the 125th anniversary of LMU’s charter and founding, as well as in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The celebration will kick off at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) on the campus of LMU on February 11 and 12. LMU was founded on February 12, 1897, and there is a year of events planned in honor of its quasquicentennial.
Award-winning author Dr. William Turner will be reading from his memoir “Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns” on the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) campus February 4, 2022. The reading will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, Sam & Sue Mars Performing Arts Center. The event will include the reading, a brief conversation with Patrick Wensink, assistant professor of English and director of the Mountain Heritage Literary Festival, audience questions, and a book signing.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon is pleased to announce the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. A total of 77 students were honored for achieving a grade point average of 3.400 or above while carrying at least a nine-credit-hour course load.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing (LMU-CSON) joins the nationwide celebration of the critical role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) during National CRNA Week, January 23-29. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Trusted Anesthesia Experts on the Frontlines.”
The Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing (LMU-CSON) joins the nationwide celebration of the critical role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) during National CRNA Week, January 23-29. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Trusted Anesthesia Experts on the Frontlines.” Dr. Crystal Hunnicutt, program director of LMU-CSON’s nurse anesthesia concentration, is one of those trusted experts on the frontlines.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicines (LMU-DCOM) fourth-year student Anantha Singarajah was selected to receive an American Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA) Diversity & Inclusion Residency Application Scholarship.
The Master of Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has been ranked among the top programs in the nation in the 2022 edition of U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs ranking.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has announced that 538 undergraduate students were placed on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2021. To be placed on the Dean’s List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 or higher, grade-point average for the semester.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law will hold its annual Law Review Symposium on February 4, 2022. The event will focus on artificial intelligence in the law and will explore whether human judicial decision-makers and legal advocates should embrace artificial intelligence technologies such as algorithms to the extent it can supplement and support the human legal and judicial decision-making process.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Communication and Media (CAM) 2021 graduate Katelin Chadwell had the opportunity to assist on a video project commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Cumberland Gap Tunnel. The commemoration was in honor of the tunnel opening in October 1996, a huge milestone in the history of the Tri-State area and beyond.
February 12, 2022, will mark the 125th anniversary of Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) charter and founding on February 12, 1897. LMU has planned a year of special programming and events in honor of its quasquicentennial.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) fourth-year student Andrew Woods has received the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR) Student Exemplary Service Award.
KultureCity has partnered with the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) to make the facility and its programs and events sensory inclusive. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with a sensory issue that visit the museum.
The honorable John J. Duncan Jr., retired member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Matt Lyon, dean of Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) will conduct a question-and-answer session prior to Duncan signing copies of his new book From Batboy to Congressman: Thirty Years in the U.S. House (UT Press, $24.99) on January 19. The event will be held in the Robert S. Watson, Jr. Courtroom at LMU Law. The question-and-answer forum will begin at 5 p.m. with the book signing to follow afterwards. The event is free and open to the public.
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to Covid protocols. The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Music Program in the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host the acclaimed jazz duo of Peter H. Bloom, flute, and John Funkhouser, piano, on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center at Duke Hall of Citizenship. The performance is free to anyone who wishes to attend.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Executive Vice President for Administration Jody Goins has announced the University will introduce a pre-kindergarten program at the J. Frank White Academy to begin in fall 2022.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) mourns the loss of Dr. Paula Brumit, associate professor of dental medicine.
