Elam’s commitment to serving his country transferred inside and outside the classroom. In the summer of 2008, Elam retired from the Army. The day after he retired, he began work as an ROTC instructor at Lindenwood University. He also served as the interim head coach of the shotgun sports team, a Student Life Sports program at Lindenwood.

Lindenwood University Social Media Specialist Aj Surrell was crowned Miss Missouri Volunteer on January 6 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

This fall, Lindenwood University placed fifth at the Digital Marketing Competition in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Digital Marketing Competition is an international competition for college students tasked with developing and pitching a digital marketing strategy.

Lindenwood University advertising and public relations students gained invaluable knowledge and insights following a visit from Rodgers Townsend Executive Vice President/Chief Creative Officer Mike McCormick on October 12.

Jim Mosquera has been appointed director of the John W. Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise within the Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Lindenwood University. He also will retain his duties as director of the Duree Center for Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Luke Nicholson will start teaching at Lindenwood University this fall. Specializing in accounting, specifically in the financial and managerial accounting fields.

Sarah Ehlen received the Alumni Merit Award from Lindenwood University in April.

For the third consecutive year, Lindenwood University’s online MBA has been ranked as the top program in the state of Missouri by Fortune Education.

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.

Associate professor of sports management in the Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship Dr. Dan Sweeney was named St. Louis City SC stadium public address announcer in February following a short stay in the same role with City2, the reserve team of St. Louis City SC.