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Dr. Jeffrey Smith Gets Published in Two Scholarly Journals
College of Arts and Humanities, Academics, General

Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Senior Professor of History at Lindenwood, has had two recent successes in the publication world. His article “Death and Dying at the Founding of Missouri,” in which he explores the changes of burial services during the 1820s and 30s in the rapidly growing city of St. Louis, was published in the Saint Louis Genealogical Society Quarterly, an organization that was founded in 1968. The Quarterly reached out to Dr. Smith to put together a piece about the local history of burials which is how his article came to be published.

Cohen selected for Howard F. Cline Book Prize
College of Arts and Humanities, Academics, General

Dr. Ted Cohen, associate professor of history and geography, was announced as a recipient of the 2021 Howard F. Cline Book Prize in Mexican History. His book, “Finding Afro-Mexico: Race and Nation after the Revolution at the Conference on Latin American History,” was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020.

LindenGiving Initiative Supports Five Acres Animal Shelter
General

Mrs. Beverly Porter, chair of LindenGiving’s community outreach endeavor committee, announced the February initiative today. This month, the Lindenwood community will come together to support Five Acres Animal Shelter. The shelter has served St. Charles for close to 50 years and expanded to two locations in 2020.

Black History Month Events
Campus Events, Student Life, General

Lindenwood University’s Black Student Union and Lindenwood Student Government announce programming for the month of February in recognition of Black History Month. As part of Lindenwood’s commitment to embracing diversity, this programming is open to the campus community and all are encouraged to participate. More information is available on InvolveU.

Day of Dialogue Planned for March 3
Campus Events, General

Lindenwood University announces its inaugural Day of Dialogue as a virtual event scheduled for Wednesday, March 3. The Day of Dialogue is a campus-wide event where participants can examine their individual role in building a shared community at the University. The educational programming is free and open to all campus community members, including faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as members of the general public. Registration is encouraged in advance through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Lindenwood Named a College of Distinction
Academics, General

Lindenwood University has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, experiential education by Colleges of Distinction, which is celebrating its 20-year anniversary as a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. Colleges of Distinction boasts its longstanding support for student-centered schools that traditional rankings often overlook. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, Lindenwood University confirms its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction.

Online Game Design Programs Receive National Rankings
Academics, General, College of Arts and Humanities

College Consensus has ranked Lindenwood University’s online game design programs in their lists of Top 25 programs for 2021. Both bachelor’s and master’s degree offerings were recognized by College Consensus for their quality of delivery and preparation of emerging professionals in the industry.

College of Science, Technology, and Health, Academics, General

Lindenwood University’s School of Sciences seeks to align student learning with hands-on experience in support of the University’s mission, Real Experience. Real Success.

EPNL Director Selected as Summit Keynote Speaker
Academics, General, College of Science, Technology, and Health

Dr. Chad Kerksick, associate professor of exercise science and director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory, will be the keynote speaker at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA on Feb. 4.

Lindenwood Selected as Pilot Campus for Social Services Resources
General, Student Life

Lindenwood University was selected as a pilot campus to receive social work and wrap around services for students and employees, by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lindenwood University was one of seven postsecondary intuitions in the state to be selected for this program.