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  • Lincoln University students at a campus event.
    Philanthropy

    Billionaire Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Supports Lincoln University with $25 Million Donation

    December 10, 2025

    Author and billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott has recently made a remarkable donation of $25 million to Chester County’s Lincoln University, writes Frederick Sutton Sinclair for…

  • Wes Moore with a microphone.
    Leadership Profiles

    Valley Forge Military Grad, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Named Keynote Speaker for Lincoln University 

    March 13, 2025

    Lincoln University has named Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Valley Forge Military Academy and College graduate, as a keynote speaker for the 2025 commencement ceremony,…

  • students celebrating lifting grad caps
    Leadership Profiles

    Lincoln University President to Serve as Vice Chair of Pennsylvania’s New Higher Education Board

    September 19, 2024

    Brenda Allen, president of Lincoln University, will serve as vice chair of Pennsylvania’s new higher education board tasked with creating a strategic plan and improving…

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    Education

    Forbes: Lincoln University Remembers Rich History, Looks Toward the Future 

    September 5, 2024

    Lincoln University used the opportunity during its Founder’s Day earlier this year to showcase both its rich history and future aspirations, writes Marybeth Gasman for…

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    Education

    Lincoln University Celebrates Founder’s Day by Showcasing Rich History, Future Aspirations 

    May 1, 2024

    On April 29, Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, celebrated its Founder’s Day by showcasing its rich history and future…

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    Education

    Lincoln University’s New Partnership Opens New Path to Nursing Career for Grads

    April 4, 2024

    Lincoln University graduates have a new path to nursing careers thanks to the HBCU’s new partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia, writes Abraham Gutman…

  • From left, President Brenda Allen, Michael Lynch, Gordon Linton, Donn Scott, Patricia Penn Floyd, Maceo Davis, and Sharone Jones attend the opening ceremony for the lab.
    Education

    Lincoln University Celebrates Opening of New Research and Data Analytics Lab

    February 7, 2024

    Lincoln University recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Research and Data Analytics Lab at Wright Hall, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…

  • Dr. Brenda Allen
    Education

    Board of Trustees at Lincoln University Extends President Contract Through 2030

    November 27, 2023

    Lincoln University President Brenda A. Allen will continue to perform in that role for another seven years after the university’s Board of Trustees announced it…

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    Education

    Lincoln University Students March to Harrisburg to Fight for State Funding

    November 13, 2023

    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…

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    Healthcare

    ‘We Still Care Deeply’: Chester County’s Lincoln University to Close Nursing Program

    June 27, 2023

    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. …

  • Nonprofit

    State Sen. Carolyn Comitta Honors Lincoln University President at GWCC Women’s Roundtable

    January 31, 2021

    State Sen. Carolyn Comitta honored Dr. Brenda Allen, President of Lincoln University, with a special citation at the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s recent…

  • Uncategorized

    Nevertheless, She Persisted: GWCC’s Women’s Roundtable Features Lincoln University President Dr. Brenda Allen

    January 25, 2021

    Lincoln University President Dr. Brenda Allen will share her experiences in persisting through crisis at the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Roundtable Series…

  • Education

    ‘Transformational’ Gift from Ex-Wife of Amazon Founder the Largest in Lincoln University’s History

    December 19, 2020

    Lincoln University has received the largest gift from a single donor in its 167-year history from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,…

  • Education

    After Lawsuits Challenge Vote to Oust Its President, Lincoln University to Negotiate New Contract

    August 11, 2020

    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…

  • Education

    Vote to Not Renew Contract of Lincoln University President Draws Ire of Alumni

    July 14, 2020

    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…

  • Education

    Lincoln University Has Big Plans for Future

    April 11, 2019

    Lincoln University – the nation’s first degree-granting historically black university, which turns 165 years old this year – is looking to rebuild its brand over…

  • Education

    Lincoln University President Praises Pair of Bills That Would Help HBCUs

    February 20, 2019

    The U.S. Senate has approved two bills that will help Lincoln University and other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide if approved by Congress…

  • Education

    African-American Leaders Say Cheyney, Lincoln Need to Become Powerhouses of Technology to Succeed

    October 23, 2018

    The importance of Cheyney and Lincoln universities was highlighted recently at the United Negro College Fund’s inaugural Philadelphia Leaders Luncheon, writes John Mitchell for The…

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