Lindenwood University President Dr. John Porter awarded Rickey Whittington with an honorary doctoral degree April 18 at the Lindenwood House. The degree is a symbol of Lindenwood’s gratitude for Whittington’s philanthropic efforts within the community focused on uplifting underserved students and other marginalized members of society.

In 2005, Lindenwood University celebrated its first Lindy Awards show – an annual spring event that highlights the work of students in the communications department, including Mane Media and KCLC Radio.

Dan Lauer is bringing his wealth of knowledge to Lindenwood University. Lauer was named Chief Entrepreneurship Officer of Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship and joined the Lindenwood community May 1.

Lindenwood University will host its Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at Hyland Performance Arena.

Lindenwood University Athletic Training students recently won first place at the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association District 5 Quiz Bowl on March 17.

Three Lindenwood University students and one faculty advisor returned home after a successful trip to Brussels, Belgium in early March.

Senior Kayla Meyer joined an elite group. A student teacher at Lindenwood, Meyer received the Richard S. and Nelle Dabney Merit Award for Missouri, which recognizes those working in special education.

The Director of Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory at Lindenwood University, Dr. Chad Kerksick and his research team, participated in a microbiome case study of 28-year-old Australian CrossFit champion Tia-Claire Toomey. And the results were published worldwide at the 2023 IPA World Congress + Probiota event in February in Barcelona, where speakers from academia and regulators were brought together to share their insights and experiences.

Dr. Daniel Kirk was selected as the University’s next Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, according to a statement from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bethany Alden-Rivers. Dr. Kirk will begin his duties July 24.

During his visit to campus, Elkins recorded four songs, including “Hands To Myself” with Music Business and Entrepreneurship students in Professor Adam Donohue’s music production practicum.