Lincoln University
Lincoln University is a public, state‑related historically Black university in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1854 as Ashmun Institute, it is the nation’s first degree‑granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
It serves roughly 2,000 undergraduates and graduates across its Oxford campus and Philadelphia satellite.
Address: 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352
Phone: (484) 365‑8000
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Lincoln University Grad Darryl Ridgeway Named 2026 Diversity in Business Honoree
Darryl Ridgeway, a Lincoln University graduate and assistant sales manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, has been recognized with a 2026 Diversity in…
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Historic Photos by Photojournalist Griff Davis on Display at Lincoln University Exhibit
Lincoln University is displaying a selection of 55,000 historic black-and-white photographs by international photojournalist and foreign service officer Griffith Davis, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Jazmyn Hudson
For Jazmyn Hudson, youth development is about opening doors and helping young people discover their potential. As Senior Association Director of Teen Development for the…
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Following October Shooting, Lincoln University Tightens Campus Safety
Following last October’s deadly homecoming shooting, Lincoln University has implemented new campus event safety measures, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Outdoor events will no longer be permitted after…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Andy Sinclair
For Andy Sinclair, adaptability has been a way of life from the very beginning. Born in Orlando, Fla., while his father was serving in the…
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Toni Morrison Benches at Lincoln University Carry the Weight of History
Two benches exist at Lincoln University. Quiet and unassuming, they proudly take up space as monuments to memorialize enslaved African-Americans in the United States, writes…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Spreads Holiday Cheer to 2,359 Local Children
With rising costs, the holidays can be a stressful time of year for many families. To provide support to Chester County families, the YMCA of…
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Billionaire Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Supports Lincoln University with $25 Million Donation
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…
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Lincoln University Alum Leads Successful Writing Career and Counseling Practice
A poet, published author, and accomplished therapist, Venice Garner Moore has led a remarkable career since graduating from Lincoln University, writes Bridgette Bartlett Royall for…
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Lincoln University Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Student Newspaper
The Lincolnian, the student newspaper of Lincoln University, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with statewide honors, writes Frederick Sutton Sinclair for CBS News Philadelphia. The…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Community Reach Across Chester County with Mobile Wellness Programming
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is continuing to extend its reach beyond its facility walls, bringing health, wellness, and community connection directly into Chester County neighborhoods.…
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Chester County 4-H Members Showcase High-Quality Goats at Recent Fair
The Chester County 4-H Dairy Goat Show was held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at the Chester County 4-H Center on Route 322 in Honey…
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Burial Service and Forum for Remembering Zachariah Walker: Lynched in Coatesville 1911
Finally, after 114 years, the remains of Zachariah Walker, who was brutally lynched and burnt to death in Chester County, will be buried. The burial…
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Chester County Preserves History with Underground Railroad Memorial Sites
Chester County organization Voices Underground has plans to honor the county’s history through immersive storytelling, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Voices Underground features artists, scholars,…
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Urges Nation’s Youth to Find Middle Ground During Lincoln University Speech
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore urged the nation’s young people to find a middle ground between focusing solely on the country’s ugly chapters and accepting its…
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Chester County Racehorse Smarty Jones Elected to National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
Chester County racehorse Smarty Jones has been selected to join the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, writes staff for CBS News Philadelphia. …






























































