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Lincoln University Poetry Club to Host Spoken Word Showcase

Lincoln University, PA – Lincoln University’s poetry club, I.S.P.I.T, Infinite Supply of Passionate and Intense Talent, will be hosting their third annual spoken word showcase “Verbal Riot: The Last Word” on Tuesday, March 1.

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Lincoln University to Broadcast First Live Sports Coverage

Lincoln University, PA – Lincoln University’s radio station, WWLU 88.7 FM, which was re-launched in late 2009, will be broadcasting its first live sports coverage for the 66th Annual CIAA Men & Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Listeners will have the chance to get full coverage of Lincoln University Men and Women’s basketball games starting Monday, February 28, 2011.

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Lincoln University Hosts Kennett Symphony Performance of Peter and the Wolf

Lincoln University, PA – Lincoln University will be hosting The Kennett Symphony of Chester County’s presentation of Peter and the Wolf in the International Cultural Center on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2 pm.  General admission is free for all ages and tickets are not required to enter.

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Christian Hip-Hop artist Christawn to perform at Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA- Christian Hip-Hop artist Christawn has chosen Lincoln University as his first destination on his HBCU tour. His live performance will take place in the Ware Center Theater on Monday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m.

The New Jersey native, Brandon “Christawn” Womack is the son of Lincoln alumnus Wilson Womack ’72 and brother of alumna Brooke Womack ’09. His first radio single “Save Me” is a testimony about how God directed him away from a life of crime and violence. He uses his music to inspire those who experience the same struggles he faced as a youth.

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Lincoln University Professors Receive Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Partnership Award

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — Two Lincoln University professors have collaborated with USAID, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) and Michigan State University (MSU) to ensure agricultural enhancement and higher education development in Africa.

Drs. Emmanuel Babatunde and Derrick J. Swinton are members of a strategic planning team to address the forest, fishery, soil, and water degradation in Malawi and the surrounding region.  The initiative is entitled, “Ecosystems Services: Linking Science to Action in Malawi and the Region.”

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Reverend Calvin S. Morris to give keynote address at Lincoln University Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA – Lincoln University has designated January 20, 2011 as the day of rejoicing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a keynote address from Dr. King’s colleague, Reverend Calvin S. Morris ’63, Ph.D.

Former Lincoln University chairman and notable graduate, Rev. Morris will deliver his speech, “Honoring Dr. King in the Age of Obama,” on Lincoln University’s main campus in the Mary Dod Brown Memorial Chapel at 3:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Lincoln University President Remains Diligent to His Charge Despite Impending Retirement

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA – Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, who has fulfilled an extensive and satisfying career in higher education, still continues to demonstrate his commitment to the challenge of advancing Lincoln University despite his impending retirement.

Since assuming the presidency in 1999, Dr. Nelson has moved the University to an elevated level of financial stability and has initiated changes to establish an improved campus environment that better supports academic learning and cultural enrichment.

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Lincoln University Professors Receive Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Partnership Award

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — Two Lincoln University professors have collaborated with USAID, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) and Michigan State University (MSU) to ensure agricultural enhancement and higher education development in Africa.

Drs. Emmanuel Babatunde and Derrick J. Swinton are members of a strategic planning team to address the forest, fishery, soil, and water degradation in Malawi and the surrounding region.  The initiative is entitled, “Ecosystems Services: Linking Science to Action in Malawi and the Region.”

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Dr. Ivory V. Nelson Appointed to PA State Board of Education

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA – Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has appointed Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, president of Lincoln University, to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.

Dr. Nelson will serve on the board for six years, with his term ending on October 1, 2016.

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High Technology Science Building to be Named in Honor of President Ivory Nelson

Dr. Ivory NelsonLINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA – Early in his tenure at Lincoln University, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson developed a five-year strategic plan with a clear vision supported by solid financial planning and phased construction. At the close of his presidency, Dr.

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