Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Professor of Philosophy and Ethics and Assistant Dean of the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS), Dr. Steven Cowan, released two books in April that explore philosophical perspectives on ethics, religion and life after death.
Dean, Dr. Martin Sellars, has made a significant impact on Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) and the surrounding region through his leadership of the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS).
Christy Mapes, DNP, FNP-BC, instructor of nursing at Lincoln Memorial University, has been awarded a research grant from the Epsilon Sigma at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) recognized the achievements of student and faculty researchers during their 2026 Research Awards held April 22 at the Cumberland Gap Convention Center..
In temporary clinics set up far from traditional health care settings, students from Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) delivered care, compassion and human connection during the International Medicine Club’s spring service trip to Puerto Plata. For the LMU-DCOM students who participated, the week was not defined by the limits of medicine, but by the meaning of service.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) recently held its Alpha Chi National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, where they commemorated students who rank in the top 10 percent of their undergraduate or professional programs.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) will welcome the Honorable Christopher D. Heagerty as its Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2026 during the law school’s graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.
Students from Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Engineering earned multiple top finishes at the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Mid-South Student Symposium while competing against engineering programs from across the region. LMU’s Steel Bridge team placed second overall in the Steel Bridge Competition and earned several category awards, including first place in stiffness. The team also received second place awards in construction speed, aesthetics, cost estimation, structural efficiency, structural performance, and construction economy.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Department of Social Work hosted the 27th Eta Nu Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society induction ceremony on April 13, recognizing academic excellence and announcing the Outstanding Social Work Student of the Year awards.
Weslyn McIntosh, a junior conservation biology major at the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Mathematics, Sciences and Health Professions (CMSPH), has been awarded the Tennessee Chapter of the Wildlife Society’s (TN TWS) Undergraduate Student Scholarship, becoming the first LMU student to receive the honor in the program’s history.
The estate of Anne B. Shirley has made a generous $141,000 gift to Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) to establish the Anne B. and Ellis C. Shirley scholarship, a new full-tuition scholarship that will expand access to a J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) education for upper school students in grades nine through 12.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business inducted a new class of students into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration during a ceremony held on April 16.
Dr. Karen Foster, professor and director of assessment and accreditation for Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Carter & Moyers School of Education, recently joined education leaders from across the country to address how stronger mentorship can improve teacher preparation and retention.
The commencement address will be delivered by Rick DuCharme, a nationally recognized leader in animal welfare, community‑based veterinary medicine and no‑kill advocacy. DuCharme is the founder and principal of RLD Consulting, where he advises organizations nationwide on expanding access to affordable veterinary services and developing effective spay and neuter clinics and community outreach programs.
Meredith Allen is only in her first year at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), but she is already gaining recognition for research that connects chemistry and real-world problem-solving.
Amanda Holland, a 2025 graduate of the Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing, is now serving patients at Community Health of East Tennessee, LaFollette, Tennessee. As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Holland is putting into practice the education, compassion, and community focused values she developed during her time at LMU.
Three students from the Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) were recognized on a national stage for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to animal health through prestigious scholarships awarded by Dechra Veterinary Products in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business will host its second annual Business Student Case Study Competition on May 1, 2026, continuing its commitment to experiential learning and professional development.
Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) earned high national marks in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report medical school rankings, with two distinctions placing the institution at the top among all Tennessee medical schools.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is bringing creativity to the spotlight this summer with the return of its Arts in the Gap (AITG) summer program, offering over 40 engaging workshops starting in May.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) has announced that Brent Jones will join the faculty as a visiting assistant professor of law.
Faculty and students from the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business shared innovative teaching and learning strategies at the Applied Sport Management Association (ASMA) Conference in Philadelphia.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) third-year student Makenna Meyers has been named the recipient of the Dr. Hugh Ettlinger Award for Osteopathic Excellence by the Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO).
Maria Villanueva Abad and Sandro Pacheco Perez recently represented Lincoln Memorial University at the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation’s Ignite Retreat, a regional leadership program focused on service, innovation and community impact.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) student Katie Fultz was honored at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., as the recipient of the James Alan Simmons History Scholarship during the annual national commemoration of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
