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Happy Memorial Day!In observance of Memorial Day, administrative offices will be closed May 25. Normal business hours wi...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

In observance of Memorial Day, administrative offices will be closed May 25. Normal business hours will resume May 26.

A treasured Kentucky tradition now has a Railsplitter Queen šŸ‘‘Congratulations to Nadia Layne Smith, representing Lincoln ...
05/23/2026

A treasured Kentucky tradition now has a Railsplitter Queen šŸ‘‘
Congratulations to Nadia Layne Smith, representing Lincoln Memorial University, on being crowned the 95th Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen!
A Barbourville native and rising junior in the LMU Caylor School of Nursing, Nadia exemplifies scholarship, service and leadership. We are proud to see her represent LMU and continue the longstanding tradition of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival.

Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival

Join us in celebrating the rich tradition of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, honoring college-women in Eastern Ke...
05/22/2026

Join us in celebrating the rich tradition of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, honoring college-women in Eastern Kentucky since 1931. Each May, representatives from colleges and universities across the commonwealth gather at the stunning Laurel Cove, a natural amphitheater in Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Here, these remarkable women have the opportunity to elegantly curtsey to the governor as they vie for the coveted title of Queen, adorned with a beautiful handmade crown of mountain laurel flowers.

Representing LMU is Nadia, a Barbourville native and rising junior in the LMU Caylor School of Nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing major, she stays active through CrossFit, the Student Nursing Association, community service, and hands on job shadowing across nursing roles. She has earned Dean’s List honors for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 and was named the 2024 Barbourville May Day Queen. She will be escorted by LMU student Aidan Blizzard. Good luck!

The Splash Pad located at the LMU park is open for the summer. We'll see you there! ā˜€ļøšŸŽ©
05/22/2026

The Splash Pad located at the LMU park is open for the summer. We'll see you there! ā˜€ļøšŸŽ©

A room full of future difference-makers! LMU’s newest Occupational Therapy cohort is ready to turn knowledge into action...
05/21/2026

A room full of future difference-makers! LMU’s newest Occupational Therapy cohort is ready to turn knowledge into action and compassion into care. The work starts now and so does their impact. Welcome to LMU!

Day one starts now. Our newest cohort of Physical Therapy students is stepping into a program built for hands-on learnin...
05/20/2026

Day one starts now. Our newest cohort of Physical Therapy students is stepping into a program built for hands-on learning, real-patient impact, and career-ready skills. They are ready to challenge themselves and grow into confident clinicians. Welcome to LMU!

* Dr. Sandra McGuire Funds Endowment for LMU’s ā€œGrowing Up and Growing Olderā€ Book Program *Lincoln Memorial University ...
05/20/2026

* Dr. Sandra McGuire Funds Endowment for LMU’s ā€œGrowing Up and Growing Olderā€ Book Program *

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has established a new endowment to support the Growing Up and Growing Older: Books for Young Readers program, ensuring the initiative’s continuation in perpetuity. The endowment was created through a gift from Dr. Sandra McGuire, professor emeritus at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and former assistant dean and professor in the LMU-Caylor School of Nursing.

The announcement coincides with Older Americans Month in May, a time to recognize the contributions of older adults and promote positive aging across communities.

Founded by McGuire more than four decades ago, the program focuses on identifying and promoting children’s literature that offers positive, meaningful portrayals of older adults and encourages healthy perspectives on aging. The curated booklist, available through the LMU Library, serves educators, caregivers, families and students interested in fostering intergenerational understanding from an early age.

Lincoln Memorial University Alumni Association

05/19/2026

Across every LMU program, we’re going to miss all of our graduates. Here are a few of our Railsplitters sharing what they’ll miss most about LMU šŸ’™šŸŽ©

Celebrate Appalachian storytelling with us at LMU! āœØšŸ“šWe’re honored to welcome bestselling author and festival founder Si...
05/18/2026

Celebrate Appalachian storytelling with us at LMU! āœØšŸ“š

We’re honored to welcome bestselling author and festival founder Silas House as the keynote speaker for the 20th Annual Mountain Heritage Literary Festival, happening May 29 & 30, 2026. His voice has helped define contemporary Appalachian literature—and we can’t wait for you to hear from him.

This two-day festival offers something for writers and readers alike, with hands-on workshops in fiction, memoir, poetry, flash fiction, and publishing. Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or looking to refine your craft, you’ll learn from experienced instructors and industry professionals who are passionate about helping your stories take shape.

Join us for inspiration, community, and the power of storytelling in the heart of the mountains. šŸŒ„āœļø

Congratulations to the LMU College of Dental Medicine’s FIRST graduating class of Doctors of Dental Medicine!You are ent...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to the LMU College of Dental Medicine’s FIRST graduating class of Doctors of Dental Medicine!

You are entering a profession where skill, precision, and trust come together every day. Your work will restore confidence, improve health, and shape how people show up in their daily lives.

As the first class we welcomed into the College of Dental Medicine, you’ve been part of this program from the very beginning. Now, you reach this milestone together, closing one chapter and stepping into the next.

Now, it’s time to take what you’ve learned here and put it to work!

Dental Hygiene graduates, this milestone reflects the steady, important work you are prepared to do every day. Through c...
05/16/2026

Dental Hygiene graduates, this milestone reflects the steady, important work you are prepared to do every day. Through consistency, education, and care, you will shape healthier communities. Step forward ready to make a difference. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

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