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Lincoln University Students March to Harrisburg to Fight for State Funding
Lincoln University students set out on a more than 60-mile-long march to Harrisburg on Friday to fight for state funding for their school, writes Howard Monroe for CBS News Philadelphia. The historically Black university in Chester County is currently waiting to receive $19 million in Commonwealth funds, which are part of a $642 million package…
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Lincoln University Grad Cherelle Parker Becomes Philadelphia’s First Woman Mayor
Democrat Cherelle Parker, who won against Republican David Oh to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor and the first woman to hold that office, is a Lincoln University graduate, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She graduated from the Chester County institution in 1994 with a degree in English Education. While she taught in school…
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‘We Still Care Deeply’: Chester County’s Lincoln University to Close Nursing Program
Lincoln University is closing its nursing program, making the Class of May 2023 its last, write Wendy Ruderman and Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historically Black college and university was the only one in Pennsylvania to offer a bachelor’s of science in nursing. When it was began in 2013, the program was hailed…
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Animal Sanctuary in Lincoln University Aims to Educate the Public
A non-profit animal rescue wants to place an emphasis on the welfare of wandering ducks. Sweet Peace Farm Sanctuary, in the Lincoln University area, aims to rehabilitate abandoned farm animals, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. The sanctuary, which began in 2021 by Sarah Stegeman, is currently caring for 37 ducks, along with a…
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Miss Philadelphia Pair Crowned in Ceremony at Prestigious Lincoln University
The new 2023 Miss Philadelphia Jacqueline Means and the 2023 Miss Philadelphia Outstanding Teen Eva DelRicci were crowned in a ceremony at the prestigious Lincoln University, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL17. The Historically Black College in Chester County was the host of the pageant’s crowning ceremony for the first time in 102 years. Both winners…
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‘My Work is Grounded in Generosity’: Beloved Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University Has Died Aged 52
Blake Bradford, a beloved adjunct professor at Lincoln University, tireless arts advocate, and writer, died on Oct. 21 of lymphoma aged 52, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bradford was determined to advance “creative, inclusive, equitable communities and institutions,” as he called them. To achieve this, he developed educational and professional training programs that…
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16-Year-Old Avon Grove High Schooler Becomes Youngest Private Glider Pilot in Nation
Lincoln University resident Lars Trone became the nation’s youngest private glider pilot on his birthday of July 25 at the New Garden Flying Field, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. Trone, a sophomore at Avon Grove High School, is a member of the Brandywine Soaring Association at the New Garden Flying Field and…
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Lincoln University Grad and Hospital Founder Honored for His Little-known War Hero, First Responder Legacy
Dr. Frank E. Boston, a Lincoln University graduate and founder of Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, has recently been honored for his little-known war hero and first responder legacy, according to a staff report from KYW Newsradio. The hospital celebrated Boston and his many contributions at the unveiling of a portrait commissioned in his honor. The portrait…
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‘History Came Alive’: Scholar of African-American Philanthropy Extols Lincoln University’s Virtues in Forbes
Tyrone Freeman enrolled at Lincoln University in the early 1990s not only because HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) “were in his blood,” but also because the school was close to his home and had an impressive record of famous graduates like poet Langston Hughes and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, writes Marybeth Gasman for…
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Lincoln University Grad Forms Singer’s Lounge to Provide Platform for R&B Artists in Harrisburg
Airis Smallwood, a Lincoln University graduate, has been providing R&B artists in Harrisburg with a platform through the Singer’s Lounge. The local R&B, gospel, and soul artist collective has been live for the past five years, writes Maddie Gittens for The Burg. Smallwood decided to form the Singer’s Lounge when she realized that Harrisburg did…
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A Visit to This Corn Maze in Lincoln University Is Perfect for Families Stalking a Day of Fall Fun
Looking for great fall-themed activities for families? Challenge your brain and sense of direction at this local corn maze, which was cited as being among the region’s best by Lori McManus for MommyPoppins.com. Lytle’s Farm in Lincoln University dates back to the 1940s. The Lytle family has been in the pumpkin business for around three decades,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: All-Brick Country Home in Lincoln University
A magnificent country home with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Lincoln University. . . This all-brick, two-story residence is perfectly situated at the end of a private country lane on a beautiful 6.8 acres. The custom-built home impresses from the get-go with its entrance vestibule boasting…
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After Lawsuits Challenge Vote to Oust Its President, Lincoln University to Negotiate New Contract
Lincoln University’s board of trustees has voted unanimously to authorize its lawyers to begin contract negotiations with previously ousted president Brenda Allen, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m so happy to be able to continue my work here at Lincoln,” said Allen. Last month, the board voted to not seek a new contract…
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Vote to Not Renew Contract of Lincoln University President Draws Ire of Alumni
A vote from the Lincoln University Board of Trustees to not renew the contract of president Brenda Allen has drawn the ire of alumni, who alleged the board violated its bylaws and was not transparent, writes Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Following last week’s private Zoom session with 21 trustees present, the board of…
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Remembering Albert Einstein’s Visit to Lincoln University in 1946
History runs deep at Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU (historically black college/university) and one of Chester County’s seemingly underappreciated treasures. It’s the alma mater of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, and Langston Hughes, the prolific poet who led the Harlem Renaissance. Both figures are so central to American history that…
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Lincoln University Receives $500,000 Grant for Campus Preservation
Lincoln University has received a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service through the African-American Civil Rights Grant Program. The university will use the funds to renovate Amos House, which will then serve as a Heritage Center that contains historic memorabilia related to the founding of the institution. “Lincoln University remains committed to preserving the…
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Taxpayers in Avon Grove Protest School District’s Financial Hedges on Interest Rates
Taxpayers in the Avon Grove School District are protesting the constantly rising property taxes and financial hedges on interest rates with large signs on their barns, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The signs vary from calls to save grandma’s home to a request to stop gambling taxpayer dollars. The latter refers to the…
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Lincoln University Student One of 44 Nationwide to Be Named a 2019 HBCU Scholar
Lincoln University student Elisabeth Bellevue has been named a 2019 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “Elisabeth’s achievement exemplifies how Lincoln University educates and empowers students to lead their communities and change the world,” said Lincoln President Brenda A. Allen, who nominated Bellevue. Bellevue is one of…
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