Return to Normal Operations
Lincoln Memorial University will return to normal operations, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and will operate on a regular schedule at all locations, including J. Frank White Academy.
While conditions have improved, the University cannot monitor every roadway or local condition at all times across each location. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to use their personal judgment regarding travel and safety based on current conditions in their area. Safety remains our top priority, and individuals should take appropriate precautions as needed.
Please continue to monitor official University communication channels for any additional information.
Thank you for your cooperation as we move forward safely and responsibly.
University leadership, facilities, safety, and emergency management teams will continue to monitor temperatures, road conditions, and evolving weather impacts. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains the highest priority, and decisions will continue to be made thoughtfully based on local conditions.
Please continue to monitor official University communication channels, including University email and website updates, for any additional information or schedule changes.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to manage these conditions safely and responsibly.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Caylor School of Nursing (LMU-CSON) is expanding its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nurse anesthesia program to Tampa, Florida, through a new hybrid distance education program in partnership with Advent Health.
Dr. Jason Fowler, a professor of biochemistry at the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Mathematics, Sciences, and Health Professions, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS) Distinguished College/University Teacher Award.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has recognized outstanding academic achievement by naming students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To earn this distinction, students must be full-time undergraduate and achieve a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) will host the Give Kids a Smile program Thursday, Feb. 13, offering free dental care and oral health education to children with limited access to dental services.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) has promoted Madison Gobbell to director of assessment for the Physician Assistant (PA) program in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) has promoted Aaron Harris to director of assessment for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has announced a spring lineup of fine arts events for the community, including music, theater and visual arts.
Faculty and students from the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business earned Best Paper in Session awards in four of the 10 sessions at the 2025 Applied Business and Entrepreneurship Association International (ABEAI) Conference.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) and Crossing the Gap partnered to support families across Claiborne County, Tennessee, and Middlesboro, Kentucky, through a community toy drive that benefited hundreds of children. The initiative provided gifts to approximately 350 children and raised $1,600 in monetary donations, organizers said. Donations were used to help meet the needs of children and families in the region.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Lawrence as program director for the Physician Assistant (PA) program in Tampa, Florida.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has named Student Doctors Makenna Hoover, OMS-II, and Sumner Tillman, OMS-III, as its 2025 Student Researchers of the Year. Hoover represents the Harrogate Campus and Tillman represents the Knoxville Campus.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is expanding its medical and veterinary education programs into Orange Park, Florida, marking a significant and exciting milestone in the university’s mission to serve underserved communities.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations Caitlin Torney has been included in the 2025 nominating slate as president-elect of the East Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women (ETLAW).
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) has promoted Assistant Professor of Law Kayla Swiney to director of bar success.
Sloane Boukobza, a member of the Lincoln Memorial University–Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Class of 2028, received first place for a graduate oral presentation at the Kentucky-Tennessee Branch of the American Society for Microbiology meeting held Nov. 7–8 at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Her research focuses on leptospirosis, a zoonotic bacterial disease, and its public health implications in the Cumberland Gap region.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), in partnership with Crossing the Gap, has launched its LMU Crosses Gaps holiday toy drive, and the campus community is already coming together to brighten the season for children and families across the tri-state region.
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) has promoted Joshua Shepherd as program director for the Physician Assistant (PA) program in Harrogate.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) and Covenant Health have announced a partnership that will elevate emergency medical services across the entire tri state region. Beginning December 1, Covenant Health will start transitioning its ambulance services into a newly leased LMU facility in Cumberland Gap. This move will deliver faster response times, expanded service reach, and renewed confidence for families across Tennessee, with mutual aid support for Virginia and Kentucky.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Jason McConnell and School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz have published a new research article examining how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applies to employees working in traditional, remote, and hybrid environments.
The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) have announced Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Dr. Tyler McCurry as the 2025 Tennessee State Emerging Leader.
Julianna Iuorno, a second-year student at the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), received the Most Outstanding Presentation in Biomaterials and Technology Research award at the 2025 Hinman Student Research Symposium for her presentation titled “3-D Evaluation of Transverse Maxillary & Palatal Dimensions in Patients with Cleft and Non-Cleft.”
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) faculty member Dr. Shaza Mardini published an article in the September 2025 special issue of Seminars in Orthodontics (Vol. 31, Issue 4). The edition, titled Orthodontics & Overall Health: A Unified Approach to Patient Care, focuses on the connection between orthodontic treatment and overall health.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has established the Human Animal Research Team (HART) of Appalachia to advance understanding of the relationship between people and animals in rural communities.
Student researchers with Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) earned multiple distinguished awards, including a 1st Place Poster prize, at the 135th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS), held November 13-14, 2025.
