The Rev. Dr. Calvin S. Morris ‘63 cares deeply, and has given greatly, to two of the things he is most passionate about: the civil rights movement and Lincoln University.
A proud member of Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, he still fondly remembers his time at Lincoln, which awarded him an honorary LL.D. degree in 1992. To underscore his dedication to Lincoln and its mission, he is a member of the University’s 1854 Society as well as the Lincoln Society.
Raised by his grandparents on nearby Russellville Road, as a young boy Dr. Edward L. Lee ’60 set his sights on attending Lincoln University. He knew a local physician who worked at Lincoln and was inspired by the stories of prominent alumni.
Lee worked hard, earning money by selling the Afro newspaper as a teenager. After being admitted to Lincoln, he once walked 3.5 miles to the mushroom plant where his grandmother worked in Oxford to pick up money to pay his tuition.
As we strive to stimulate excitement for Homecoming Weekend and anticipate the enthusiasm of families and friends returning to the campus of our Dear Ol’ Lincoln, we are pleased to share the following highlights. Homecoming will offer many opportunities to engage, network, celebrate, and share experiences. Alumni will partake in roaring football banter, gather to make decisions about the future state of Lincoln alumni, and memorialize those Lions who have gone to rest eternally with our ancestors during our annual worship services.
Lincoln University has been granted institutional accreditation for another eight years by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the regional accrediting body.
“Accreditation assures Lincoln students, their families, and all of our stakeholders that the educational standards and campus environment support student success,” President Brenda A. Allen said.
In a July 1 notice, Allen thanked employees for their “hard work and dedication to continuing the mission and vision of this great and historical institution.”
The expression “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” attributed to management guru Peter Drucker, reflects an understanding that organizational culture has the ability to undermine the most brilliant and well-conceived strategy if the two are not aligned. Lincoln University has built its reputation as an institution committed to “educating and empowering students to lead their communities and change the world.” The University’s ability to achieve its mission, to differentiate its brand, and to protect its reputation are all dependent on having a culture that supports its goals.
It has been over 12 decades since the first athletics program, the Lincoln football team, was founded at Lincoln University. Since that day in 1894, athletics has been an integral part of the Lincoln experience.
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of football and intercollegiate athletics at Lincoln, the Athletics Department invites Lion fans to join in a year-long commemoration of the history and tradition of Lincoln athletics.