Cynthia L. Whitt, a distinguished leader and LMU alumna, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree during Lincoln Memorial University’s Fall Commencement ceremony on December 14.
Tampa Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is spreading joy this holiday season. During the university's second-annual Christmas toy drive, LMU faculty and staff generously donated more than 500 toys to support local children and families in need.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Lincoln Memorial University President Dr. Jason McConnell conferred the degrees of 15 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates at LMU’s Caylor School of Nursing Fall Commencement Ceremony in Chattanooga, TN.
Student Doctor Kimberly Flores, OMS II, has been named the 2025 Student Doctor of the Year (SDOY) for the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Harrogate campus. Flores, a first-generation American citizen and college graduate, has been recognized for her exceptional leadership, dedication to health equity and commitment to the osteopathic principles of holistic and patient-centered care.
Christopher Nguyen, OMS IV, has been named the 2025 Student Doctor of the Year for the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Knoxville campus. This prestigious award recognizes Nguyen’s outstanding academic achievements, leadership and dedication to serving others.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business has promoted Joy Williams to instructor of business. A native of New Tazewell, Tennessee, Williams transitions to this role after excelling as a recruiter, student success coordinator, and internship coordinator.
After over 20 years of dedicated service to the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Carter and Moyers School of Education, Dr. Teresa Bicknell has announced her plans to retire at the end of the Spring 2025 semester.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) proudly announces that Dr. Sherry Jimenez, Senior Associate Dean of Interprofessional Education, Simulation and Accreditation, has been selected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). This prestigious recognition honors Jimenez’s commitment to interprofessional collaboration and her contributions to advancing health care education and patient care.
Students at Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) participated in a specialized “Wildlife & Zoo Medicine” darting lab at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center (DVTC).
First-year medical student Colleen Hart from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) made national headlines with her inspiring story and athletic precision, as she walked onto the field at the Big 12 Championship halftime show sporting a Dr Pepper jersey and walked off with $100,000 in tuition, courtesy of the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) students recently showcased their leadership and civic engagement skills at the 55th General Assembly of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL) in Nashville.
In her search for a PA program, Chamberlain found her mission aligned perfectly with that of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). “LMU emphasizes primary care for the medically underserved and was ranked number two nationwide for rural healthcare job placement,” she explains. “I knew I would not only receive strong clinical training but also develop cultural awareness and become the most equitable medical provider possible.”
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will host the main commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024, as well as three additional ceremonies honoring graduates from various programs and locations. The main ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 14, at 10 a.m. in Tex Turner Arena in Harrogate, Tennessee.
The Caylor School of Nursing hosted its Epsilon Sigma Honor Society Induction Ceremony on November 22, celebrating the achievements of its newest members.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business inducted nine students into the Mu Kappa chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD), an international honor society for business students, during a ceremony on November 14.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Carter and Moyers School of Education honored graduating education students with a Bronze Cording Ceremony at LMU-Cedar Bluff. This event recognized the achievements of students who will graduate on Dec. 14 on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has created a scholarship to honor Dr. Randy Evans, a foundational figure in LMU’s veterinary programs and a champion of student success.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) announces the hiring of Lucille C. McGee as director of experiential learning and assistant professor of law.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Arts in the Gap (AITG) program, part of the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through South Arts’ In These Mountains: Central Appalachian Folk Arts & Culture FY25 Project Grants to expand its summer workshop series.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Mathematics, Sciences, and Health Professions Department of Chemistry and Physics Associate Professor Thomas Shell has been named the 2024 Distinguished College/University Teacher Award by the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS).
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) students achieved exceptional success at the 134th Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS), hosted on LMU’s main campus. Students from universities across the region presented their research during the conference.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business is now accepting submissions for the inaugural Advances in Business Education (ABE) Conference, scheduled for May 16, 2025 in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) students excelled at the 134th Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS), hosted on November 23, 2024, on LMU’s campus in Harrogate. The event brought together undergraduate and graduate students from universities across Tennessee to present groundbreaking research.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Doctor of Physical Therapy (LMU-DPT) program held its annual Research Symposium on Nov. 20 at LMU-Knoxville. The event highlighted the work of students and faculty, underscoring LMU’s commitment to advancing the field of physical therapy through research and education.
