Lincoln University (Missouri)
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Not to be confused with Lincoln University (Pennsylvania).
Lincoln University (Lincoln U) is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Jefferson City, Missouri. Founded in 1866 by African-American veterans of the American Civil War, it is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This was the first black university in the state.[4] In the fall 2023, the university enrolled 1,799 students.
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Former name | Lincoln Institute (1866–1921) |
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Motto | Laborare et studere |
Motto in English | To labor and study |
Type | Public historically black land-grant university |
Established | January 14, 1866 (1866-01-14)[1] |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
President | Dr. Stevie Lawrence II (Acting) |
Students | 1,799 (Fall 2023)[2] |
Undergraduates | 1,730 (Fall 2022) |
Postgraduates | 103 (Fall 2022) |
Location | , , United States 38.565070°N 92.169470°W / 38.565070; -92.169470 |
Campus | 167 acres (67.6 ha) (Main campus), 374.68 acres (151.628 ha) (University Farms) |
Colors | Navy blue and white[3] |
Nickname | Blue Tigers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – The MIAA |
Mascot | Stripes |
Website | www |
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