Lindenwood Magazine - Spring 2026

4 5 SPRING 2026 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD THE LINDENWOOD SPRING 2026 EDITION PRESIDENT ADVANCEMENT Letter from the Dear Friends, The 2025-26 academic year was filled with wonderful moments and occasional challenges. This year, I have been reminded that doing what is right does not always align with doing what is easy. Our campus community has made some tough decisions in order to sustain Lindenwood for the long-term. Each of these decisions were approached with a singular focus: protecting Lindenwood’s mission to enhance lives through quality education and professional preparatory experiences. That means we need to champion academic quality, support the well-being of our students, and focus resources on long-term success. What has inspired me most is how our employees, students, and community of supporters continue to support our mission. This year, our campus found new ways to collaborate, to innovate, and to set Lindenwood apart in a competitive, higher education environment. Contained within these pages are stories, examples, of how our community chooses to do what is right and live out our core values. Thank you for standing with us, for believing in the work we do, and for helping us ensure that our students continue to receive an education worthy of their ambitions. The Lindenwood is published by the Advancement Division, with support from the campus community, for friends, employees, and alumni of Lindenwood University. Need to update your mailing address or contact information? Email [email protected]. Mindy Spencer | Senior Vice President, University Advancement Dr. Jen Edler ’99, ’17, ‘20 | Director, Alumni Relations Jason Hood ’09, ’11 | Production Assistant Brittany Howard | Director, Leadership Annual Giving Ken Meyer | Director, Advancement Julee Mitsler | Assistant Vice President, Communications Aeryn Richardson ’25 | Coordinator, Campus Box Office and Patron Services Dylan Pert-Smith | Manager, Communications Don Rothermich ’04, ’06 | Director, Destination Lindenwood Zack Stahr | Manager, Campus Box Office Caroline Vogl ’24 | Coordinator, Advancement Budget and Research Magazine Design | Jon Noel Photography Contributors | Don Adams, Jr., Lindenwood University Marketing, City of St. Charles, Keith Hardge + Lights, Camera, Action Photobooth Sincerely, JOHN R. PORTER, ED.D. Lindenwood University President We work hard and hold ourselves accountable for our decisions, actions, and words. WHAT IS Right WE Do