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 in LMU’s 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.
Lincoln Memorial University marked a milestone for second year medical students in its DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) during the White Coat ceremonies held March 28, 2026, in Knoxville and Harrogate, Tennessee. The Knoxville ceremony formally welcomed 196 students, and another 204 students participated in the Harrogate ceremony as they begin the next phase of their professional training. The White Coat ceremony symbolizes the transition from classroom learning to patient-focused practice.
This quarter, Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is excited to shine the Employee Spotlight on Daniel Hicks. Daniel began working at LMU in July 2016 and now serves as the university’s senior audio-visual technician, helping keep the technology that powers our campus running every day.
At Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), the path to becoming a dentist does not end at the clinic door.
LMU-CDM student Cortney Radulescu gives a first hand look into the experience and impact of her community based rotations.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business is recognizing the organizations supporting its second annual Advances in Business Education (ABE) Conference, scheduled for May 21–22, 2026.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) student Jamie Paul earned statewide recognition for her writing, placing second in the essay contest at the Tennessee Collegiate Honors Council Conference.
