Lindenwood University's College of Education and Human Services introduces one new faculty member for the 2024-25 academic year.

Lindenwood University’s College of Education and Human Services has earned special attention for its undergraduate program in education. Recognizing its stellar curriculum and outcomes for education majors, Colleges of Distinction granted this award as a stamp of approval for the impactful ways that students are prepared to lead their own classrooms after graduation. Lindenwood’s title as an Education College of Distinction is a testament to the quality of its hands-on approach to learning, leading, and succeeding.

Lindenwood University student Bailey Shumaker received the prestigious Richard S. and Nelle Dabney Merit Award for Missouri, which recognizes those working in special education.

Lindenwood University student Jack Gietl was recently awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for his study abroad experience in Uruguay.

Lindenwood University’s College of Education and Human Services is partnering with QASPIR, a global organization helping schools and institutions unlock student potential through Transformative Learning.

Two Lindenwood University alumnae received 2023-24 Missouri Milken Educator Awards in November. Leah Lawrence and Meghan Menchella were honored with the awards, which included a $25,000 cash prize to be used for any purpose.

Lindenwood University Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Michelle Whitacre received a $70,000 Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly (DEWEY) award in October from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Lindenwood University Professor of Counseling Dr. Sarah Patterson-Mills co-authored an article that was selected for the Career Developments Magazine Recognition Award last winter.

The College of Education and Human Services welcomes a trio of new faculty members from a variety of disciplines for the 2023-24 academic year.

For a fourth consecutive year, Lindenwood University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes.