Lincoln Memorial University Alumni Association

05/29/2026

40 Under Forty Honoree Spotlight ✨ Congratulations to Dr. William Beuerlein ('17)!

Dr. William J. Beuerlein is a dedicated physician with board certification in anatomic and clinical pathology. He completed his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he was elected chief resident, and a surgical pathology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. In addition, he is well-published in the field of pathology. While serving as the Medical Director at Turkey Creek Medical Center Laboratory, he maintains his passion for teaching future doctors and serves on multiple committees within the hospital. Dr. Beuerlein is thankful for being able to serve his community while being a husband and father.

05/26/2026

40 Under Forty Honoree Spotlight ✨ Congratulations to Dr. Katherine Bisceglia-Stotts ('09, '13, '15, '25)!

Dr. Katherine Bisceglia-Stotts is a dedicated educator and four-time graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, holding a Professional Teacher License in Elementary Education (K–6). She has served at J. Frank White Academy as a Kindergarten and upper elementary instructor, as well as Assistant Principal from 2021 to 2025. Katherine actively engages in ongoing professional development by attending conferences and training sessions across multiple subject areas. Beyond the classroom, she is deeply involved in her community, serving with the Middlesboro Community Vocal Ensemble, partnering with the Wilderness Road Kiwanis as a teacher, and contributing as a small group and worship leader at Shiloh Church.

05/22/2026

40 Under Forty Honoree Spotlight ✨ Congratulations to Raphael Martins De Moura Baeta ('18)

Raphael Martins De Moura Baeta serves as Operations Manager at Express Employment Professionals, where he leads a high-performing team with a focus on achieving strong financial results. He builds and maintains relationships with local businesses to better connect job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities, serves on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce and CASA of Campbell County, and is a graduate of the Express Leadership Academy and holds a Business Management Certification. He is multilingual, speaking Portuguese natively, with fluency in English and intermediate proficiency in Spanish.

05/18/2026

40 Under Forty Honoree Spotlight ✨ Congratulations to Jacob Baggett (‘15)!

Jacob Baggett is an accomplished lawyer and state-level lobbyist for the State of Tennessee, where he counsels clients on political and legislative matters in the state, authors legislative instruments, and works closely with members of the General Assembly to support their passage. Jacob leads fundraising and sponsor engagement efforts, guides the student executive council, and oversees the planning and ex*****on of the annual student general assembly for the TISL Foundation. Recognized by his peers for his expertise and leadership, he serves on the board of the Tennessee Lobbyist Association and contributes to his alma mater as a member of the DSOL Alumni Association board.

While Jacob was unable to attend the reception due to post-adjournment work responsibilities, we are proud to recognize and celebrate his accomplishments as one of our 2026 40 Under Forty honorees!

05/15/2026

40 Under Forty 2026 Honoree Spotlight ✨ Congratulations to Brittney Atkins (‘11)!

Brittney Atkins is an experienced and passionate Laboratory Manager at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System and Morristown-Hamblen West, part of Covenant Health, where she has served since 2017. Known for her servant leadership style and patient-centered approach, she is dedicated to delivering accurate laboratory results while fostering a supportive and engaged team environment. Brittney has held key leadership roles, including Technical Specialist in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Point of Care Testing, as well as Chief Medical Technologist. Within her first year as Laboratory Manager, she successfully led the transition from CAP to The Joint Commission accreditation and has since enhanced the outpatient laboratory experience while improving employee engagement through intentional, people-focused leadership.

05/14/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our 2026 40 Under Forty Title Sponsor, Hearthside Bank!

Your support helped make this year’s event such a special celebration of our outstanding young alumni. Because of partners like you, we were able to recognize and honor 40 incredible leaders who are making an impact professionally and personally in their communities.

We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to helping make the 2026 40 Under Forty event a tremendous success!

05/12/2026

Step Up. Get Involved. Lead.

The Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for Fall Alumni Board elections—and we want you to be part of it.

Open Positions:
• 3 Director seats
• 1 Secretary

👉 Deadline to submit a name is June 1, 2026

Questions? We’ve got you: [email protected]
Call us: 423-869-6353
Ready to lead? Throw your name in! [email protected]

05/11/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We couldn’t be prouder to welcome you as the newest alumni of Lincoln Memorial University.

As you begin your next chapter, stay connected with the LMU family by joining the Alumni Association! Use promo code LMU2026 to get started and continue building lifelong connections with fellow Railsplitters.

https://alumni.lmunet.edu/join

05/05/2026

Celebrating the incredible 2026 40 Under Forty Class! ✨

Among these 40 outstanding honorees, there are an impressive 58 degrees from LMU—a true testament to their dedication, drive, and pursuit of excellence. We are so proud of all they have accomplished, both professionally and personally, and can’t wait to see what’s next.

See someone you know? Let us know and help us celebrate them!

05/05/2026

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

To our LMU alumni educators—thank you for the passion, dedication, and impact you bring to your students every day. You inspire, lead, and make a difference in countless lives.

We’re proud to celebrate you today and always!

04/30/2026