Dr. Ryan Overton, dean of the Lincoln Memorial University School of Engineering, received the Peter G. Hoadley Award for Outstanding Engineering Educator during the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers Tennessee State Section Meeting.
As Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) observes Founders Day on Feb. 12, the university spotlights staff members Conrad Daniels, Sherry Pearman, Helen Bailey and David Laws, whose careers reflect LMU’s mission across five decades. Their stories are interwoven with the institution’s own evolution.
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has appointed R. Christopher Yonts, D.O., as Assistant Dean of Clinical Medicine for the Harrogate campus. Yonts also serves as Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Director of Clinical Distance Learning.
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Library has added a new data and mapping platform to its digital resources, giving students and faculty expanded tools to analyze community trends, demographics and economic conditions.
From job sites and blueprints to the basketball court and national engineering competitions, Lincoln Memorial University School of Engineering student Aubree Laney is building her future one challenge at a time. As Lincoln Memorial University recognizes the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, Laney’s journey as a civil engineering major highlights the impact women continue to make in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The application deadline for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2029 at Lincoln Memorial University has been extended to March 15, giving prospective students additional time to pursue a profession rooted in service, science and community impact.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has promoted Dr. Molly Duggan to director of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness.
Two third-year students from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) have been elected to national leadership positions with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA). Preston Capener and Lauren Huelson will serve on the National SOMA Board of Directors, representing LMU-DCOM while advocating for osteopathic medical students nationwide.
A recently published study by faculty and student researchers at Lincoln Memorial University highlights a collaborative research effort between the University’s Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) and the College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), underscoring cross-disciplinary work that bridges the dental, biomedical, and veterinary sciences.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon is pleased to announce the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.
The Lincoln Memorial University-Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) will host its second annual Student Public Interest Fellowship (SPIF) Auction on March 26, 5 p.m. at LMU Law. Bridgett McMahan, ’15, president of the LMU Duncan School of Law Alumni Association, will serve as a speaker at the event.
LMU mourns the passing of Roger A. Ball, a member of the Lincoln Memorial University Board of Trustees and a longtime civic and business leader in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
When Hugo Ruiz Espejo chose Lincoln Memorial University, he was not just selecting a place to earn an engineering degree. He was stepping into an opportunity to help shape a brand-new program while pursuing his passion for tennis and engineering on an international stage. That decision would later open the door to a hands-on internship with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), where Ruiz Espejo gained experience both in the office and in the field.
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.
