
Royals Named 2018 Adjunct Instructor of the Year
Susan “Sue” Royals was announced as the 2018 Lindenwood University adjunct instructor of the year at the Adjunct Instructor Conference on Aug. 11 in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts.

Lindenwood Students and Alumni Intern at 100th PGA Championship Event
Several Lindenwood students and alumni got a glimpse into the world of event management by working and interning at the 100th PGA Championship in St. Louis. The championship, one of the PGA’s most attended events in history was held at Bellerive Country Club Aug. 5 through 12. The students began their internships in early June and worked through the post-event festivities on Aug. 24.

Cardinal First-Pitch Raffle to Benefit Lions Reserve Fund
If you’ve ever dreamed of throwing out a first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinal game at Busch Stadium, Lindenwood University is raffling off a chance to do just that, along with four all-inclusive tickets to the game. Proceeds benefit the Lions Reserve Fund, which provides assistance for students whose financial aid has run out before they have finished school.
Fall 2018 Athletic Schedule Begins August 16 with Mayors Cup Exhibition
Lindenwood University-Belleville Athletics is kicking off the fall 2018 season with women’s and men’s soccer matches tomorrow, Aug. 16 at the annual Mayor’s Cup exhibition game against Southwestern Illinois College. The men will take the field at 4:40 p.m., with the women following at 7 p.m. at the Lindenwood Stadium.

Kerksick Featured in U.S. News Article on Sports Nutrition
Lindenwood University’s Chad Kerksick, director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory, was among a group of experts quoted in a U.S. News and World Report article on sports nutrition, specifically, the importance of protein intake.

Online Master’s in Art History Program Ranked Third Most Affordable in United States
The online Master’s in Art History program at Lindenwood University has been ranked third in the United States by GradSchoolHub.com.

School of Education Hosts Triad Training for Student-Teachers, Local Teachers
The Lindenwood University School of Education hosted Triad Training for fall 2018 for all teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, and Lindenwood supervisors on Aug. 9, 2018, in Harmon Hall.

Program Director for MFA in Writing Signs Publishing Contract
Professor Beth Mead, the program director for the Master of Fine Arts in Writing program, signed a contract with Adelaide Books to publish her book, Dancing Madly, in 2019.
Lisa O’Brien Enger Named Lindenwood Vice President for University Relations
Lindenwood University has announced that St. Louisan Lisa O’Brien Enger will be the university’s vice president for university relations. The veteran executive will start in the new position on Sept. 1 and will direct the university’s marketing, communication, development, and alumni relations efforts.

Online Master’s in Gifted Education Ranked among Best in Nation
The Lindenwood University online master’s degree in gifted education has been ranked 13th in the nation by TheBestSchools.org.