Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) received a donation from Commercial Bank to establish the Commercial Bank Annual Scholarship as part of its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) goals.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) was represented this month at the third annual Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Research Day, a virtual event celebrating research accomplishments of the hospital’s residents, students, and faculty.
Three Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student doctors won first through third place prizes at the Tennessee Academy of Sciences (TAS) statewide science convention.
The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has named Elizabeth Devine, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, the associate dean for Student Affairs and Admissions.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student doctor Anthony Campbell received a grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF).
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Carter and Moyers School of Education undergraduate students hosted 175 elementary students for a holiday-themed presentation entitled "Christmas Around the World."
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) held Fall Commencement Exercises on December 16 at the Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. LMU President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of 75 Master of Medical Science in physician assistant studies graduates.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Assistant Professor Alexandra Gilley was recognized by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) for her cover art featured on the May 1995 issue.
Recognizing the achievements and passion of six inspiring student doctors, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) announced the recipients of the 2023 Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship this week. Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) third-year medical student Cheyennae Barbee was among the honorees.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will hold its Fall Commencement Exercises at 10 a.m. in Tex Turner Arena on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
The Rural Health Association of Tennessee (RHAT) presented Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Senior Associate Dean of Interprofessional Education, Simulation and Accreditation and Associate Professor of Medical Education Sherry Jimenez, EdD, CHCP, CHSE, FNAOME, with the Exemplary Project Award 2023 during the organization’s annual conference last month in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon has announced the promotion of Hesper Capps to director of student services.
COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION (CODA) CALLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON LMU-CDM ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Nine Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business students were installed in the Mu Kappa Chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD) during the 2023 Fall Induction Ceremony on November. DMD is an international honor society in business administration.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is pleased to announce the induction of Dr. Rex Hobbs into the LMU Professional Hall of Fame posthumously.
LMU is pleased to announce the induction of Winifred Cloran, Class of 1973, into the LMU Professional Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is pleased to announce the induction of Rev. Loretta Maxine Jones into the LMU Professional Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is pleased to announce the induction of Marty Cosby, B'81, EdD'16, into the LMU Literary Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz has promoted Dr. Richard Lane to director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Assistant Professor of Public Health and Research Lauren Wisnieski, PhD, has a new paper published in “Frontiers of Veterinary Science” revealing a lack of preventive treatment for heartworm.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant program was honored at the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) National Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 2 in Knoxville.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will host the annual Christmas Festival Thursday, November 30. The day of holiday activities kicks off at 10 a.m. in Tex Turner Arena and will culminate with a free performance by the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra (KSCO) at 7 p.m. The traditional LMU Christmas Lighting will take place at 6 p.m. featuring the Middlesboro High School Choir.
The LMU Choir will hold its fall concert Tuesday, November 21, at 7 p.m. The performance will take place in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center in the Duke Hall of Citizenship.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business has introduced a corporate tuition rate program, where participating organizations will receive a 10% discount on tuition for graduate programs. Degree offerings included in the corporate tuition rate program include the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). The program can benefit organizations that are paying for or reimbursing employees’ tuition expenses. The program also can benefit employees who are paying for their own tuition.
National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF) selected Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student Brittney Blair as a recipient of the Alliant Health Solutions (AHS)/NMF Medical Research Program and awarded her a scholarship made possible by Alliant Health Solutions.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law held the annual Law Review Symposium on November 2. The event focused on the reality of reentry after incarceration and how mental health, addiction, and trauma play a role. LMU Law Review partnered with local nonprofit organization Men of Valor.
Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing (LMU-CSON) is recognizing the critical role of nurse practitioners (NPs) during National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 12-18, 2023. This year’s theme is “NP Week: Recognizing Heroes in Health Care.”
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Assistant Professor of Specialty Dental Medicine and Oral Surgeon Nicole Case Eisenberg, DDS, has been awarded the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Fellowship.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Vice President for University Advancement Cynthia L. Whitt has announced plans to step away from her current position, effective December 31. Whitt will continue to work with the University in a consultant role moving forward.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2023 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations in October. Gary Houck, ’76, was inducted into the Educators’ Hall of Fame. Houck was unable to be present during LMU’s annual Homecoming celebration at the Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame Induction and Alumni Awards Ceremony in Tex Turner Arena on Saturday, Oct. 14. His award will be presented at a later time.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2023 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations in October. Katherine “Katie” Harber Chumley, ’76, was inducted into the Educators’ Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2023 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations in October. Elaine “Therm” Minton, ’76, was inducted into the Educators’ Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2023 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations in October. Etta Jane Norris, ’60, was inducted into the Educators’ Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) inducted the Class of 2023 into its Educators’, Literary and Professional Halls of Fame during Homecoming celebrations in October. Dr. Dennis L. “Denny” Peters, ’65, was inducted into the Educators’ Hall of Fame.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Music Program in the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host the contemporary quartet Hub New Music on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center at Duke Hall of Citizenship. The performance is open to the public and free to anyone who wishes to attend. Called “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe, Hub New Music is a quartet which performs vibrant original works written for them. The group is comprised of Michael Avitabile on flutes, Gleb Kanasevich on clarinets, Meg Rohrer on violin and viola and Jesse Christeson on cello.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student Bao Ngan “Amy” Tran participated in the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) for rising second, third and fourth year medical students who are underrepresented in medicine.
The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) Foundation Board of Directors awarded Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) fourth-year medical student Zachary Thier with the 2023 Outstanding Student Scholarship.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Assistant Professor Undral Munkhsaikhan, MS, MD., Amal Sahyoun, Ph.D., Karima Ait-Aissa Ph. D, Associate Professor Modar Kassan, Ph.D., and Director of Biosciences Ammaar H Abidi D.D.S., Ph.D., authored a research paper that was accepted in the Advances in Dentistry & Oral Health Journal.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) honored three graduates with its highest alumni honors during the Homecoming celebration earlier this month. Dr. Vanessa Walker ’03, was honored with the Dr. Charles Holland Alumnus of the Year award, Dr. Bruce Fisher ’68, earned the Nancy Rogers Leach Volunteer of the Year award and Dr. Lindsay Haywood, ’15, MBA ’16, DBA’19, was named the Dr. R. Martin Peters Young Alumnus of the Year.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and The LMU Players will present “A Tuna Christmas” for the fall production, Thursday through Saturday, November 9-11, 2023. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. “A Tuna Christmas” is a comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. It is about a small town—the “third smallest”—in Texas preparing for the big Christmas yard display contest, which has been won 14 times in a row by Vera Carp. During this affectionate comment on small-town Southern life a mysterious “Christmas Phantom,” known for vandalizing the yard displays, threatens to throw the contest into turmoil.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) honored the Class of 2024 Knoxville Physician Assistant (PA) program at a White Coat Ceremony on October 27, at the Knoxville Convention Center.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Jazz Band and Concert Band are scheduled to perform November 2 at 6:30 p.m. The performances will take place in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center in the Duke Hall of Citizenship. The performances are open to the public with free admission. 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-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) will host a White Coat Ceremony October 27 at the Knoxville Convention Center. The ceremony will honor 94 students of the Class of 2024 Physician Assistant (PA) program at LMU-Knoxville.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Music Program in the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host classical and jazz pianist Willis Delony in a guest artist recital on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 7 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 and continues the lineup of arts events available to the public.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Board of Trustees dedicated a bronze statue honoring General Oliver Otis Howard in Alumni Park on the LMU Main Campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, during its annual Homecoming celebration.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Dean Stacy Anderson, DVM, MVSc, PhD, DACVS-LA, served as a panelist at the 22nd Annual Pet Healthcare Industry Summit held this month in Portland, Oregon.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has named Dr. Mandy Tolson the director of the Master of Veterinary Clinical Care (MVCC) program.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) celebrated its first-year students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program (OTD), hosting a White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2026 at the Knoxville Convention Center on Friday, October 6.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Music Program in the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host the internationally acclaimed jazz duo of Peter H. Bloom, flute, and John Funkhouser, piano, on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 7 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.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa inducted 10 new members in a ceremony held at the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) continues to emphasize its goal to address oral health needs and provide access to dental health care in the Appalachian region through community service efforts.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) Director Michael Lynch has announced the promotion of Susan Parker to program coordinator. In her new role Parker will be in charge of the museum’s special public events and children’s programming, as well as many of the educational initiatives aimed at students and teachers.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences Dean Adam Rollins has announced the promotion of Dr. LaRoy Brandt to professor of biology and conservation biology. Brandt joined the LMU faculty in 2016, bringing with him an extensive background in research of areas from Appalachia to the tropics of Central America.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) announces the hiring of Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MD as the associate dean for academic affairs.
Three students from the J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will represent the U.S. at Word School International Forum October 9 -17 in Tokyo, Japan. The cultural exchange program brings together high school students and teachers from 21 counties to create a network of friendships, broaden perspectives and develop globally minded future leaders.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences Dean Adam Rollins has announced the promotion of Dr. Muthu Dharmasena to associate professor. Dharmasena joined the LMU faculty as assistant professor of biology and microbiology in 2018.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz has announced that Assistant Professor Cheryl Hild, PhD, has been promoted to director for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program. The new MSBA program is dedicated to developing students who can demonstrate a proven ability to utilize data to create value-added solutions for important business challenges. It is designed using completely online coursework to meet the needs of working professionals. Scheduled to begin in Spring 2024, the program can be completed in as little as 16 months. Applications are being accepted now.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences Dean Adam Rollins has announced the promotion of Kathryn Purple, DVM, PhD, to associate professor of biology and microbiology. Purple joined the LMU faculty as assistant professor in 2018, bringing with her a passion for mentoring students in research.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) presented local animal shelters donations totaling $3,700 raised at the 2023 Tri-State Doggie Olympics.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) welcomed 100 news students to the Physician Assistant (PA) Program September 28 at LMU-Knoxville.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Class of 2027 Silver Cohort, which began classes in January, was honored in a White Coat Ceremony September 22 at the Tex Turner Arena.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Class of 2027 Blue Cohort, which began classes in August, was honored in a White Coat Ceremony September 22 at the Tex Turner Arena.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) recognized donors to various scholarship funds during its annual Scholarship Donor Appreciation Banquet, held recently at the Cumberland Gap Convention Center. The featured speaker was Jenae Tiki Matikke, a scholarship recipient who graduated from LMU in 2020 with a Master of Business Administration and is currently working toward a Doctor of Business Administration.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) hosted White Coat ceremonies for the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 and the Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) Class of 2027 on September 15 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. The ceremony recognized 30 dental hygiene students and 80 DMD students.
“US News and World Report” released its 2024 Best College Rankings on Monday with Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) moved up 162 places to be tied for the No. 65 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz is pleased to welcome Christi Sayles, DBA, as associate professor of accounting. Prior to joining LMU, Sayles was associate professor of accounting at Tusculum University. She has over 33 years of experience in accounting.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz is pleased to welcome Richard Lane, PhD, as assistant professor of management. Lane served 22 years in the United States Air Force and pursued a career in business. He worked as an adjunct instructor for the LMU School of Business before he joined the faculty full time.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz has announced that Aaron Fraustro, JD, has been promoted to assistant professor of business.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz is pleased to welcome Daniel Solon, PhD, as assistant professor of economics. His fields of interest include economic development, economic history, public policy, econometrics and macroeconomics.
The Mountain Fiesta, an annual celebration of Latin American and Appalachian culture, is set for Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Cumberland Gap.
The 2023 Kincaid Lecture Series will be held September 22 at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) on the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) main campus. This year’s event is planned with two featured speakers from different disciplines—Brandon Spun and Dr. William Hardy. The series will begin at 1 p.m. in the Arnold Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) students donated funds to the Claiborne Animal Shelter for a cozy cat room that is now complete.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) will host the Class of 2027 White Coat Ceremonies on Friday, September 22, for the Silver Cohort, which began in January, and the Blue Cohort which began in August. The ceremonies will be at 10 a.m. for Silver and 1 p.m. for Blue at the Tex Turner Arena on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess, PhD, has announced plans to retire at the end of the calendar year. Senior Executive Vice President Jason McConnell will serve as interim president beginning on January 1, 2024, and a national search will follow.
Black Opry and Gangstagrass will headline a pair of live tapings of “Appalachia Sessions Live” at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)’s Tex Turner Arena on Monday, September 18, and Tuesday, September 19. Black Opry will be joined by Benjamin Dakota Rogers and Caleb Lee Hutchinson for Monday’s show, while Brennen Leigh and Abe Partridge will be featured on Tuesday. The concerts are free and open to the public with a canned food donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) announces the hiring of Dr. Joseph D. (“Jody”) Prestia and Colonel Matthew D. van Dalen as visiting assistant professors of law.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences Dean Adam Rollins has announced the promotion of Dr. Julie Hall to professor of molecular biology.
The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) welcomes Assistant Professor of Professional Life Skills Thomas C Favale, Jr., DVM, LMSW.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Chief Operating Officer and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Jeffrey Martin, is pleased to welcome Chief GME and Clinical Rotations Officer Mark W. Browne, MD, MMM, CPE, FACPE, to the leadership team.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) is partnering with Appalachian Miles for Smiles, The Health Wagon, and other local organizations to bring free basic health services to Lee County, Virginia, on September 8, 2023, at Leeman Field RV Park and Campground (335 Fairground Rd, Pennington Gap, Virginia, 24277).
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Associate Professor of Physiology Modar Kassan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Karima Ait-Aissa, Ph.D and Director of Biomedical Sciences and Associate Professor of Pharmacology Ammaar Abidi, DDS, PhD authored a research paper which was accepted and published in the "Antioxidant Journal".
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Board of Trustees will unveil and dedicate a new statue honoring General Oliver Otis Howard during its annual Homecoming celebration at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 13.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess, PhD, has announced the promotion of Dr. Jason McConnell to senior executive vice president. In his new role, McConnell will assume senior leadership responsibilities and be tasked with oversight of divisions including Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management and University Advancement in addition to the divisions of Finance, Information Services and Physical Plant which were already under his leadership.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Women of Service (WOS) presented its annual award to alumna Judy Hounshell of Rose Hill, Virginia, during its 2023 WOS Fashion Show. The Cynthia L. Whitt Woman of Service Award was created to recognize an exemplary woman who is making a difference in the communities that LMU serves. The name of the award honors Cynthia L. Whitt, LMU vice president for University Advancement, and her contributions toward the establishment of the LMU WOS organization. Hounshell is a 1969 graduate of LMU and has served the University in numerous capacities.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Associate Dean of Clinical Science Julie Hunt, DVM, MS, FAMEE, assisted in the establishment of a recently announced initiative to formally recognize veterinary educators.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Mock Trial students partnered with the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Fellowship in Forensic Dentistry program to train dental professionals to become expert witnesses in forensic dentistry.
J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) senior Anna Evans spent a week this summer touring Washington, D.C., as part of the Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (PVEC) 2023 Washington Youth Tour.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Dean Martin Sellers has announced the promotion of Dr. Ann-Marie Buchanan to professor. This year marks her 10th year at LMU.
The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) welcomes Peter Helmer who will be teaching clinical pathology and contributing to avian/exotic medicine course for DVM students, as well as the lab animal/exotic course for Veterinary Medical Technician students.
The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) welcomes Marissa Bennett as assistant professor with a primary focus on equine veterinary medicine and teaching equine clinical skills labs.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will host two live tapings of “Appalachia Sessions Live” at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 18 and noon on Tuesday, September 19 in Tex Turner Arena. “Appalachia Sessions Live” features Chris Blue and Crockett and will include performances from select artists to be announced later. Nan Kelley, the former host of Great American Country’s “Top 20 Country Countdown” and the Grand Ole Opry's television show “Opry Live,” joins Blue as co-host for this second season of “Appalachia Sessions Live.”
The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) welcomes Dr. Carlos Crocker.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) welcomed 110 new students pursuing degrees in Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and Associate of Science Dental Hygiene (DH).
The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) welcomed 125 new students during orientation week. The Class of 2027 Blue began classes on August 14 and are pursuing the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of Health Care Simulation Programs has granted provisional accreditation to the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES).
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) announces the hiring of Katherine Alfieri and Kayla Swiney as Assistant Professors of Law in the LMU Law’s Academic and Bar Success Program.
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Dean and Chief Academic Officer Christopher J. Loyke, DO, FACOFP, has appointed Deborah Ruediger, OTD, OTR/L, CHSE, interim director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.
The Communication and Media (CAM) program at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has launched a new minor in sports media and is currently enrolling students. The CAM program is part of the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS).
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) welcomed 148 new students this week who are pursuing the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz, PhD, has promoted Dr. Joshua Ray to assistant dean. Ray, who joined the School of Business faculty in December 2022, will continue to serve as associate professor of business and program director for the Doctor of Business Administration program as well.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Support Services Blaze Bowers has announced the promotion of Dawson Delph to assistant dean of students, overseeing student life.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Support Services Blaze Bowers has announced the promotion of Director of Career Services Sheri Schatz to assistant dean of students, overseeing student engagement.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) hosted commencement for the Harrogate Physician Assistant (PA) Program on Saturday, August 5, at Tex Turner Arena. The ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements and hard work of the 87 students of the Class of 2023.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz, PhD, has named Dr. Lisa Blair-Cox chair of the LMU School of Business undergraduate programs.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) will host commencement for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program on Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. at Tex Turner Arena, located on the main campus in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is pursuing accreditation for a second College of Veterinary Medicine and has named Kim Carney, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CPH, CHES, its founding dean. The University has initiated the accreditation process with the American Veterinary Medical Association Commission on Education (AVMA COE) and will host a consultative site visit later this year.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Women of Service (WOS) Fashion Show is just around the corner. The event, set for Thursday, August 17, in Tex Turner Arena, is sponsored this year by Dr. Audrey Kinder of Kinder Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Pineville, Kentucky. Kinder graduated magna cum laude from LMU in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 2018. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) faculty member Gary A. Vroegindewey, DVM, MSS, DACVPM, accepted the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Public Service Award at a reception following the Global Health Summit at the AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver July 17.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Associate Dean of Career Services and Professional Development Randall K. Evans, DVM, CPCC, has been named a committee chairperson for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Veterinary Working Group.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) is hosting a Distinguished Lecturer Seminar Series on August 3-4th at the LMU-Tower. Speakers will cover broad topics related to health science and dentistry.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Medical Sciences (SMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Lee Schott as associate professor for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Belcher as assistant professor in the didactic faculty for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Gibson to the faculty of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is now accepting applications to the Equine Veterinary Education Program (EVEP) for the Fall 2024 semester.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) announces the hiring of Chantel Matikke, JD ’21, as its first Law Library Fellow.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Medical Sciences (SMS) Harrogate Physician Assistant (PA) Program held a month-long donation collection competition for Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM).
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business will launch an online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree program in January. The 30-credit hour masters degree program is designed for working professionals and delivered online.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program Class of 2023 continued a tradition of achieving a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Exam.
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) welcomed 459 new students pursuing the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree one Monday. The LMU-DCOM Class of 2027 includes 216 students at DCOM at LMU-Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee, and 243 students at the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
JFWA is pleased to announce Tonya Perry will serve as the new director of admissions.
Lincoln Memorial University School of Medical Sciences Associate Professor Michael Burger, EdD, has published a new book, “Changing Perspective from Morality to Faith: An Examination of Morality, Mitzvah, and Christianity.”
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) joined Covenant Health in celebrating 53 third-year medical students from LMU-DCOM who will begin clinical rotations at Covenant Health hospitals throughout East Tennessee.
J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Cave as assistant principal. With a strong focus on educational leadership and youth development, Cave brings a wealth of experience and a solutions-oriented approach to his new role.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) and Wytheville Community College (WCC) sign a memorandum of understanding to provide graduates of WCC with a direct path to admittance in LMU undergraduate programs.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences Karima Ait-Aissa, PhD, in collaboration with the University of Iowa, authored a research paper that was accepted and published in the "Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine Journal.”
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) is proud to announce the promotion of Dustin Bates, DMS, to the position of assistant dean and program director for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program in Knoxville. With his remarkable dedication, unique expertise, and commitment to academic excellence, Bates is poised to lead the program to new heights of success.
The LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine’s (LMU-CVM) Dr. Gary Vroegindewey, director of One Health, served as the Lead Veterinary Service Evaluator for Exercise Phoenix, an international simulation exercise within the project to build sustainable resilience against animal health emergencies caused by agro-terrorism and agro-crime.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz, PhD, in collaboration with University of the Cumberlands Assistant Professor of Business and Director of Graduate Business Programs Daniel Kanyam, PhD, authored a research paper which was accepted and published in the latest edition of the "Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness (Vol. 17 No. 1 [2023])."
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) continues to emphasize its goal to address oral health needs and provide access to dental healthcare in the Appalachian region through community service efforts.
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 2023 semester. A total of 81 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 (LMU) President Clayton Hess presented Assistant Vice President for Academic and Support Services Blaze Bowers with the LMU President’s Award during a special luncheon on Friday, June 16. The LMU President’s Award is given to an individual in recognition of excellence in performance, whether for normal or extra duties, assigned or pursued at one’s own volition.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon has announced the promotion of Jordan Houser to director of career services and alumni relations. Houser will lead LMU Law’s Office of Career Services to counsel current law students and alumni regarding all aspects of career development, from aiding first-year law students with resume drafting to advising alumni on lateral moves years after graduation.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) hosted a White Coat Ceremony June 17 at Tex Turner Arena on the main campus in Harrogate. The ceremony featured 90 students of the Class of 2024 Harrogate Physician Assistant (PA) program.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences will host a summer learning experience for students rising in grades one through 12 during its upcoming STEM Camp. The camp, held July 10-14, will offer participating students activities in the STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The activities will be led by undergraduate, graduate and professional school faculty.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Science (LMU-SMS) Harrogate Physician Assistant (PA) students raised roughly $7,300 for Servolution Health Services through the annual Sundown Rundown 5k road race held June 10 at Harrogate City Park.
The LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine’s (LMU-CVM) is introducing a Professional and Clinical Skills Digital Badging Program to incentivize young professionals to achieve mastery of marketable skills for a demanding work environment.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has announced the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2023. Over 510 undergraduate students earned recognition for high academic honors. 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 (LMU Law) announces the hiring of John Rice as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law. He will teach, among other courses, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, and Legislation and Regulation.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) recognized students in its undergraduate programs during the annual awards and pinning ceremony and banquet.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Railsplitter Athletics is pleased to announce that Bobby Lockhart has been named assistant athletic director.
The J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Kristina Hudson as the new Upper School principal.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) student Olivia Nichols represented LMU as the University’s queen candidate during the recent Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival (KMLF). The KMLF is held annually over the Memorial Day weekend in Pineville, Kentucky.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Dean Stacy Anderson, DVM, MVSc, PhD, DACVS-LA, presented the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Elizabeth Thompson during the 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) recognized National Veterinary Associates (NVA) with the Distinguished Clinical Affiliate Award in recognition of the vital role they have had in preparing LMU-CVM graduates to be confident, competent, and career-ready veterinarians.
Lincoln Memorial University - Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) honored fourth-year students at the annual Commencement Banquet at the CVM building in May.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Vice President for Academic Affairs R. Jay Stubblefield, PhD, presented Judy Hansard, of Tazewell, Tennessee with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award at the LMU Spring Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 6.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Vice President for Academic Affairs R. Jay Stubblefield, PhD, bestowed the University’s prestigious Houston Award for Teaching Excellence on Associate Professor of English Sandra Weems, PhD. The award was presented during LMU’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of the 118 members of the LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine’s (LMU-CVM) Class of 2023 during spring commencement exercises at Tex Turner Arena May 20.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matthew R. Lyon presented the 2022-23 Lincoln Lawyer Awards for leadership, character, and service to graduates Geran Minor, Kendal Walker, and Sonsirez Robles during the LMU Law Commencement ceremony on May 11.
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has added a Nonprofit Management Graduate Certificate (NMGC) program. This certificate is offered for professionals working in or interested in nonprofit management programs, equipping them with knowledge and skills for efficient, effective and ethical management of nonprofit organizations. The MPA program is fully online.
Twelve exceptional students in the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business were recently installed in the Mu Kappa Chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD), an international honor society for business. LMU’s Mu Kappa Chapter, established in 2012, has over 300 members.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Vice President for Academic Affairs R. Jay Stubblefield, PhD, presented Ethan Hubbard, of Liberty Township, Ohio, with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at the LMU Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Vice President for Academic Affairs R. Jay Stubblefield, PhD, presented Madison Criswell, of Jefferson City, Tennessee with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award at the LMU Spring Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 6.
The 320 students of the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Class of 2023 celebrated commencement Saturday, May 13, at Tex Turner Arena on the LMU main campus.
Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) held the Class of 2023 Military Promotion Ceremony in the Cumberland Gap Convention Center May 13 to recognize 16 military graduates. LMU-DCOM 2012 graduate CDR Christopher Perry, DO, ACEP, Naval Pilot and Flight Surgeon, USN, served as the keynote speaker.
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) celebrated the commencement of the Class of 2023 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium on May 11. The 91 graduates in the Class of 2023 were honored for their many achievements in law school and joined the ranks of more than 600 LMU Law alumni.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) program by its first-ever graduates, Patricia Joanna Shanteau and Micha C. Simons. This milestone achievement represents a significant advancement in veterinary education and highlights the university's commitment to excellence in training the next generation of veterinary educators.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Caylor School of Nursing (CSON) joins the nation in celebrating the profession of nursing during May, National Nurses Month. The theme for 2023 is “Nurses Make a Difference.”
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of nearly 400 degree candidates at LMU’s Spring Commencement Exercises in Tex Turner Arena on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) recently held the seventh annual LMU Research Day. Over 100 LMU undergraduate, professional and graduate students, as well as faculty, submitted oral and poster presentations on a variety of topics including ticks, terrestrial mammals, rehabilitative justice and cardiac rehabilitation to name a few. The winners have been announced.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will hold its Spring Commencement Exercises in Tex Turner Arena on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The ceremony is set to begin at 10 a.m.
Lincoln Memorial University - Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) held the Kaitlyn DeVries Memorial 5K at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center in Ewing, Virginia on April 22.
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) held its annual Donor Memorial Service April 22 at both the Harrogate and Knoxville campuses. The service was held to honor those who had donated their bodies to the college for medical research and education.
J. Frank White Academy 5th grader Abhinav Verma is the winner of the American Mothers, Inc. National 5th Grade Essay Contest.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Associate Professor of Physiology, Modar Kassan, Ph.D., in collaboration with the Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, María Galán, Ph.D. at the University Rey Juan Carlos (URJC, Alcorcón campus), Madrid, Spain, authored a research paper which was accepted and published in the "British Journal of Pharmacology".
Lincoln Memorial University - Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) honored pre-clinical students at Awards Day on April 25 at the CVM Building on the main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Athletics will be offering sports-related instruction for J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) PreK-5 students in a weekly afterschool format starting September 2023 and continuing until April 2024. The free program is dubbed Sportstravaganza.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess and Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Support Services Blaze Bowers recently traveled to Taiwan to join Ming Chuan University (MCU) in celebrating its 66th anniversary.
Lincoln Memorial University - Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Class of 2023 students have matched to small animal, equine and veterinary pathology internships following graduation.
Lincoln Memorial University - Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) student Tara Barron, Class of 2025, has been named president-elect of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA).
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student Akshita Patel, Class of 2023, has been involved with the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) for the last three years and served on its Board of Trustees for the last year.
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) student Isabelle Sico, Class of 2024, has been accepted into the Academy for Emerging Leaders in Patient Safety (AELPS) program for summer 2023.
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES) provided TeamSTEPPS® Essentials training to OMS-II students along with students from other health professions programs at LMU and neighboring institutions in Tennessee.
The Lincoln Memorial University Doctor of Physical Therapy (LMU-DPT) program hosted a White Coat Ceremony on April 15 at the Knoxville Convention Center.
JFWA will launch a STEAMM Institute featuring faculty and professional staff of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs teaching students science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and medicine. The program will involve grades PreK-12 beginning the 2023-2024 academic year, according to LMU Executive Vice President for Administration, Jody Goins.
J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is set to become a member of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) beginning the 2023-24 school year.
Dr. Denise Terese-Koch, founding dean and chief academic officer of Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), has been awarded the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) Fellowship.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant (PA) program at Tampa, Florida, has assembled a distinguished faculty ready to welcome students in January 2024.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) is hosting its first moot court intramural competition this year in honor of LMU Law alumnus Matthew B. Long.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Associate Professor of Physiology Dr. Modar Kassan in collaboration with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile Associate Professor of Physiology Dr. Alexis A Gonzalez authored a research paper which was accepted and published in the "Antioxidant Journal".
The J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) will partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Valley (BGCTV) to offer TN ALL Corps tutoring for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Golden Scalpel Golf Tournament will be held Monday, May 1, at Woodlake Lodge, Golf and Country Club in Tazewell, Tennessee. Teams will tee-off at 8 a.m. and all proceeds from the tournament will benefit LMU-DCOM scholarships.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Mountain Heritage Literary Festival (MHLF) is coming up soon – June 9-11, 2023. The 17th annual festival will be held on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. This year’s keynote speaker is James Tate Hill, author of the memoir “Blind Man’s Bluff,” one of the “New York Times” best books of 2021.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Companion Animal Club auction has raised $13,880 for its CARES fund, which offers financial assistance for medical emergencies for pets of veterinary students.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Assistant Professor of Public Health and Research Lauren Wisnieski, PhD, and Kayla Medlin, LMU-CVM Class of 2025, have been enjoying international attention thanks to their recently published research on pets and sleep disorders.
Five Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences students have been awarded research funding from the Appalachian College Association (ACA) Ledford Scholars program to conduct research throughout the summer. The ACA scholarship program offers financial assistance for students who are enrolled at ACA member institutions and conducting summer research in various fields. The program provides funding for recipients’ research, materials and travel expenses. Each student will receive guidance from an LMU faculty member. This year, 43 undergraduates from 18 member institutions received funding.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) students traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the American Bar Association's National Appellate Advocacy Competition (ABA NAAC) earlier this month.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will introduce a new summer learning program for grades pre-k through eight in June. Camp LMU is designed to engage elementary and middle school students in a fun, immersive and active learning environment.
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Class of 2023 celebrated residency placement revealed on Match Day, March 17. From a class of 320 students, 98.7% were matched in residency programs in 42 states and 26 specialties.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Vice President for Academic Affairs Jay Stubblefield has appointed Dr. Kelsey R. Metz as the Dean of the LMU School of Business. Metz had served as interim dean since October of 2022 and has been a part of the LMU School of Business since 2017.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Carter and Moyers School of Education is recruiting to fill free tuition spots in the Master of Education Initial Teacher Education (MEdITL) program. Earlier this spring the Tennessee Department of Education announced continued statewide investments through a component of Tennessee’s Grow Your Own (GYO) program. LMU is one of four Education Preparation Providers (EPPs) to be awarded Tennessee Teacher Apprenticeship funds for the spring semester.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is celebrating Social Work Month throughout the month of March. Observing the national theme “Social Work Breaks Barriers,” 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.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and The LMU Players will present “Steel Magnolias” for the spring production, Thursday through Saturday, April 20-22. Performances will be held in the Sam and Sue Mars Performing Arts Center in the Duke Hall of Citizenship, on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences hosted the 10th Annual Clinch-Powell Educational Cooperative Science Fair Friday, March 3, where 21 sixth-grade students from six counties competed in a regional science competition with thousands of dollars in prizes.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Shelter Medicine Club hosted the first CatSnip TNR event since the COVID-19 pandemic on March 4 at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center (DVTC) in Ewing, Virginia. In total, 45 feral and community cats were trapped, sterilized, vaccinated, and returned to their colonies.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Equine Veterinary Education Program (EVEP) leadership has approved an amendment allowing Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment credits to count toward LMU degree requirements.
Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Arts in the Gap (AITG) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a fantastic lineup of summer workshops for 2023. The event schedule 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.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) student Tristan Luna, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, received The James Alan Simmons History Award given to an Outstanding History Student at LMU last month.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) has launched a new Part-Time/Hybrid Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) program and is currently accepting applications. On February 28, 2023, the American Bar Association’s Council on the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar (the Council) notified LMU that the Council has granted LMU Law’s application for an acquiescence in substantive change to establish a new part-time division and offer a program that allows distance education credit hours in excess of the one-third of credit hours permitted under the current ABA Standards. LMU Law is the 14th law school to receive an acquiescence from the Council to offer a part-time/hybrid JD program and the first in the Southeastern United States.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Associate Professor of Physiology, Modar Kassan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Dr. Karima Ait-Aissa and Director of Biomedical Sciences & Associate Professor of Pharmacology Ammaar Abidi, DDS, Ph.D. authored a research paper which was accepted and published in the "Antioxidant Journal".
The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Jay Miles to assistant dean for undergraduate programs. He will oversee the Veterinary Health Science (VHS) and Veterinary Medical Technology (VMT) programs which became part of LMU-CVM March 1.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has agreed to partner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) in launching additional laboratory service for Southwest Virginia livestock producers.
J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is establishing the Craig E. Robertson Memorial Scholarship to pay tribute to a longtime friend, coach and supportive parent who passed away in November 2022.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) proudly announces three Spring 2023 Fellows nominated to work alongside the American Bar Association (ABA) Legal Education and Police Practices Consortium (Consortium). The three LMU Law Spring 2023 Fellows are Elizabeth Luminoso, Kimberly Trotter, and Dedra Brown, all third-year students. Trotter is the newest LMU Law addition to the fellowship, as Luminoso and Brown both participated as Fall 2022 Fellows.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) faculty member Dr. LaRoy Brandt, associate professor of conservation biology and director of the Cumberland Mountain Research Center, helped author an article that was published in the “American Journal of Primatology” which was recognized as the top cited article for the journal in 2022.
The Mary S. Annan Natatorium at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has closed permanently, President Clayton Hess announced this week.
Representatives from Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) joined the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee and the National Park Service in commemorating the birth of President Abraham Lincoln on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) announced its newest 16-week, certificate based Registered Dental Assisting (RDA) program earlier this month.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) wrapped up a year-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of its founding with a ceremony to bury a time capsule. The commemorative time capsule was buried February 14, 2023, and is to be opened February 12, 2123. The ceremony and burial were held at the historic LMU Springhouse.
Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) student Jessica A. Malskis, Class of 2025, has been selected to receive the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has received a new accolade in recognition of its affordable programming in relation to its peers. The award comes from Colleges of Distinction, a resource whose cohort of schools is selected based on the quality and breadth of hands-on experiences in lieu of the popular rankings model.
Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) was represented by four students and a faculty member at the 2023 Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) in Chicago, Illinois, January 22-24.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) hosted the 66th Southern Conference of Dental Deans and Examiners on January 27-29, 2023.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Support Services Blaze Bowers has announced the promotion of Director of Enrollment Analytics Sean Long to Director of Academic Support. In his new position, Long’s responsibilities will increase. As the new division leader for LMU Academic Support, he will oversee the Tagge Center’s general academic support services, the Cornerstone program and the U.S. Department of Education grant-funded Student Support Services TRIO program for undergraduate students.
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) is excited to announce a new Physician Assistant (PA) program at Tampa, Florida. The inaugural cohort will begin classes January 2024.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Coordinator of Research and Graduate Programs Kathleen Thomas and Dean Stacy Anderson, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, attended the United States Pony Club (USPC) Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, January 18-22.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon has announced the promotion of Anna Rickels to director of bar success and assistant professor of law.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) welcomed 97 new students January 17 to support a new initiative to grow the number of practice-ready veterinarians educated at LMU.
The Master of Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has been ranked among the top programs in the nation in the 2023 edition of U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs ranking.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) hosted the 127 students of the Class of 2026 for a White Coat Ceremony January 20 at Tex Turner Arena on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
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 22-28, 2023. The theme for this year’s celebration is “CRNAs: The Original Anesthesia Experts.”
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has announced that the following students were placed on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2022. 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 (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon is pleased to announce the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. A total of 90 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-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) will host the Class of 2026 White Coat Ceremony on Friday, January 20, at 11 a.m. in Tex Turner Arena on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced honorees for its Supervisor, Principal and Teacher of the Year awards at the Excellence in Education celebration in Nashville in December. Lincoln Memorial University Carter and Moyers School of Education alumnus Dr. Kyle Loudermilk was named the 2022-23 Tennessee Principal of the Year.
The Master of Science in Psychology (MSP) program at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has launched a new online offering and is currently enrolling students. The MSP program is a completely online graduate degree program. It is designed to provide students with broad training, including the areas of developmental, cognitive/neuroscience, social, personality and forensic psychology. Students can graduate from the 30 credit hour program in 16 months or less. The program will prepare graduates to conduct research; utilize their skills, knowledge and understanding in a chosen area of psychology; as well as to teach in their chosen area.
