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Lindenwood University was named Best College or University in St. Charles in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best of St. Charles reader poll. The poll sought reader favorites in more than 100 categories.

Hays Donates Hair for Children in Need
General

Lindenwood senior Bailey Hays recently completed the long process of growing out his hair for the purpose of donating it to the organization Children with Hair Loss.

A Wild Life: Ray Makes History as Zoo’s First Female African-American CFO
Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Alumni & Donors

When Cassandra Brown Ray (’08) went to work at the Saint Louis Zoo as a staff accountant, she did not think she would stay for very long. That was 1992. Earlier this year, she was named CFO for the Zoo, one of St. Louis’ most respected and iconic institutions. She has the distinction of being the first African-American and the first woman to hold that role.

Lindenwood Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
General

All offices on the Lindenwood University campus will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday and will remain closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.

GivingTuesday is on December 3 - Give the Gift of Education
Alumni & Donors, General

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on Dec. 3rd and throughout the year.

MBA in Management Ranked Nationally by OnlineCollegePlan
Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Academics, General

Lindenwood University’s MBA in management was one of 30 programs ranked the best in the country by OnlineCollegePlan. Lindenwood was one of two schools in the St. Louis area and three in Missouri to be ranked on the list. The ranking was based on cost per credit hour, reputation, student-to-faculty ratio, retention rate, and graduation rate.

Late Field Goal Extends Magical Season
Athletics, General

Playing in the first Division II playoff football game in school history, Lindenwood improved to 9-3 by winning its eighth straight game. The Lions will play in the second round next Saturday against a familiar foe, No. 10 Northwest Missouri State (11-1), in Maryville, Mo.

Alumni Dedicate Piers Stewart Lounge in McCluer Hall
College of Arts and Humanities

Chase and Kayla Piers Stewart visited the Lindenwood University campus Nov. 15, 2019, to take part in a dedication ceremony for the recently named Piers Stewart Lounge in McCluer Hall. The couple, who hold humanities degrees from Lindenwood, selected the lounge to honor the School of Humanities.

Ferrario will Do Play-by-Play for Saturday Blues Game
General, Alumni & Donors, College of Arts and Humanities

Two-time Lindenwood graduate Alex Ferrario (’13, ’15) will handle play-by-play for the St. Louis Blues game at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on 101 ESPN radio. Ferrario normally hosts the pre-game, post-game, and intermission shows and will fill in for Chris Kerber, who will be receiving an award that night.

Education Dean Scheffler Wins Award of Excellence for Artwork
College of Education and Human Services, General

Dr. Anthony Scheffler, dean of the School of Education, was recently recognized in Art St. Louis XXXV, The Exhibition, where his work won the Award of Excellence at the opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 9.