Lindenwood University has once again been named a College of Distinction for Affordability, earning national recognition for providing students with a high-quality education at a cost that delivers exceptional value.

The Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomes two new faculty members this fall. Both are excited to join a team that prioritizes students and are eager to make a positive impact on their futures.

Dear Lindenwood Community, It is with sadness we share news of the passing of our former First Lady, Mrs. Sue Spellmann. Sue was a steadfast partner to the late President Emeritus Dennis Spellmann.

Lindenwood University’s NCAA Division I Softball program teamed up with the St. Louis Cardinals this summer to take part in a St. Louis tradition—the Cardinals Kids Clinics. Now in its 20th year, the clinic introduced softball-specific sessions for the first time. To help launch this new chapter, the Cardinals invited Lindenwood Softball student-athletes to serve as guest instructors.

Evangeline Busso is a rising junior at Lindenwood, studying art history and business administration. This summer, Busso returned to her native Italy for an internship curating an exhibition at the Fondazione Tito Balestra, a museum in Longiano. For this exhibit, Busso worked with family friend Edo Janich and nationally renowned art critic Rolando Bellini.

As we witness the devastating impact of the floodwaters sweeping across Texas, our hearts are with our students, employees, alumni and friends who call Texas home.

For the fifth consecutive year, Colleges of Distinction has recognized Lindenwood University’s undergraduate business program in its annual honors. The award is presented to schools whose undergraduate business programs balance classroom theory with real-world applications, preparing students to become industry leaders.

Multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans will take the stage at the Lindenwood Theater in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. One of country radio’s most-played female artists of the last two decades, Evans will bring her timeless, high-energy storytelling to the opening night of the 2025-26 Scheidegger Touring Series.

Missouri State Representative Colin Wellenkamp visited campus to recognize five Lindenwood University Department of Public Safety and Security officers for their heroic efforts over the winter. Rep. Wellenkamp presented each officer with framed resolutions from the Missouri House of Representatives congratulating them “at this proud moment of well-deserved distinction.”

Lindenwood will host the American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State and American Legion Boys State of Missouri for the fourth year in a row. For eight days, the University will welcome 1,900 high school students from across the state. The students will learn from guest speakers and hands-on activities, aligning with Lindenwood’s mission of Real Experience. Real Success.