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Mercy has partnered with Lindenwood University to support the newly proposed nursing program at Lindenwood by committing an initial gift of $250,000. In early September, Lindenwood University’s President Dr. John Porter announced that the University intends to seek approvals for a nursing program beginning in Fall 2024.

Lindenwood President Dr. John Porter announced the appointment of Dr. Bethany Alden-Rivers to the role of University Provost on August 25.

Lindenwood University President Dr. John Porter announced that the University intends to seek approvals to begin a nursing program in Fall 2024. The program is pending approval from the state, specialized accrediting agencies, Board of Nursing, and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The proposed program has received approval and endorsement from internal faculty committees and the University’s Board of Trustees.

Lindenwood University’s community outreach endeavor, LindenGiving, partnered with St. Charles West High School to help spruce up the school grounds on Friday, July 30.

Lindenwood University begins the Fall 2021 semester on Monday, August 23 with excitement and optimism. The University welcomes 1,183 new students, a 12% increase over last year and the largest new student class since 2014. The 1,183 students join a thriving community of traditional freshmen, transfer, international, and online students.

Lindenwood University will host its annual Family Day Saturday, September 18. Family Day serves as an opportunity for parents, siblings, extended family, and supporters to meet their student’s friends, interact with administration, attend a football game or fine arts performance, tour campus, and have fun!

Despite a year filled with uncertainty, alumni and friends of Lindenwood University made clear their commitment to student success by donating nearly $2 million during the 2021 fiscal year.

LindenGiving, a community outreach endeavor, partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri on Wednesday. Volunteers from across campus gave their time to stuff backpacks with needed school supplies for various St. Charles middle and high school students.

The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate accepted Lindenwood University into its Consortium this past June. Lindenwood was one of nine universities to be accepted and joins more than 115 current institutions.

Lindenwood University has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction, a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, Lindenwood claims its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction.