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Lincoln University
America's First Historically Black University
Advancing The Legacy of Excellence
Lincoln University — America's first Historically Black University
— is a nationally acclaimed institution of higher learning
that provides the best elements of a liberal arts and sciences-based
undergraduate core curriculum and selected graduate programs to
prepare its students to live and compete successfully in a highly
technological and global society.
Nationally Ranked Institution
Ivory V. Nelson, Ph.D., who became Lincoln's twelfth president
on August 15, 1999, leads the University. Before coming to Lincoln,
he had served as the president of Central Washington University
(CWU) for more than seven years. He was formally inaugurated as
Lincoln's president on April 14, 2000. A chemist, President Nelson
is listed among the world's top scientists. Under President Nelson's
leadership, the University is continuing as the institution of choice
for students seeking a world-class higher education.
Ivory V. Nelson, Ph.D., who became Lincoln's twelfth president
on August 15, 1999, leads the University. Before coming to Lincoln,
he had served as the president of Central Washington University
(CWU) for more than seven years. He was formally inaugurated as
Lincoln's president on April 14, 2000. A chemist, President Nelson
is listed among the world's top scientists. Under President Nelson's
leadership, the University is continuing as the institution of choice
for students seeking a world-class higher education.
In addition, eight of the University's alumni have founded other colleges and universities, including South Carolina University, Livingstone College (in North Carolina), Albany State University (Georgia), and Texas Southern University. Another alumnus founded the former Frederick Douglass Hospital in Philadelphia.
Lincoln University's national and regional distinctions are continuations of the Lincoln Legacy of educating an impressive list of African Americans who have distinguished themselves as doctors, lawyers, educators, businesspersons, entrepreneurs, literary figures, theologians, heads of state, political and military leaders.
Early Milestones
Originally, the institution was known as Ashmun Institute upon its
founding in 1854 by the Rev. John Miller Dickey, a Presbyterian
minister, and his wife, Sarah Emlen Cresson. It was renamed Lincoln
University in 1866 following the assassination of United States
President Abraham Lincoln. The University admitted women students
in 1952. In 1972, Lincoln formally associated with the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania as a state-related institution, similarly to Pennsylvania
State and Temple Universities, and the University of Pittsburgh.
Enrollment and Programs of Study
Lincoln enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
The University's physical plant consists of 44 buildings on 350
acres at its main campus in southern Chester County and the 200,000
square foot Center for Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
at 3020 Market Street, in Center City Philadelphia.
Lincoln offers programs in undergraduate study in the arts and
sciences that lead to baccalaureate degrees in 46 academic majors.
The university also has six pre-professional programs in dentistry,
engineering, law, medicine, nursing, and veterinary science. There
are also six graduate degree programs in human services, reading,
education, mathematics, administration, and school administration.
Seventy-seven percent of Lincoln's faculty members have doctorate
degrees.
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Admissions Form.
Lincoln University's Study Abroad Program Helps Bridge the Cultural Gap For Students
Historically black institutions across the nation are touting their study abroad program and for good reason. Study abroad is a bridge that helps students cross the diversity barrier in an ever-increasing global society and Lincoln University's program is ranked among the best.
Lincoln University, founded in 1854, offers its students opportunities to earn credits and learn firsthand knowledge about the various cultures of the world. In fact, Lincoln sent its first students abroad in 1859. They were new graduates returning to Liberia to serve as teachers.
Through its study abroad program, Lincoln University prepares students to compete in the global society. Students are able to spend a summer, semester, or year in countries as far away as Thailand, to those closer to home like Mexico and Canada.
Lincoln University is well respected in the international arena. It was the first historically black college to offer a major in Chinese, and offered the lesser taught languages of Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Swahili, and Zulu, in addition to the romance languages of Spanish, French, and German.
Chinese, Japanese and Arabic, as well as the other languages, remain as academic offerings. A number of students opt to enroll in these courses because of the opportunity to study and live abroad in these host countries. In fact, Lincoln sponsors study abroad programs in Japan and the Czech Republic and has a number of exchanges with institutions in Africa.
Students at Lincoln have the opportunity to participate in credit-bearing study abroad programs in numerous countries around the globe. This past year, for example, Lincoln students studied, conducted research, or volunteered in Russia, Thailand, Japan, China, France, Spain, Costa Rica, Kenya, Australia, Mexico, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Ghana, and the Dominican Republic.
Throughout the year, American students attending Lincoln University have the opportunity to interact with the university's international Caribbean and African students, and the Foreign Language Assistants who represent France, Japan, China, Spain, and Egypt.
Darren Dolly recently returned from a study abroad program at Moscow State University. "One lesson I have learned is that life is not worth living in fear of the unexpected, but to be cautiously enjoyed, and Russia is the ideal place to explore," he said
A study abroad experience can offer students the opportunity to expand their horizons, become immersed in another culture, and meet new people. If you are willing to venture outside of your familiar environment, a study abroad experience is definitely for you!
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