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Lindenwood University student Bailey Shumaker received the prestigious Richard S. and Nelle Dabney Merit Award for Missouri, which recognizes those working in special education.“Growing up, I was always drawn to helping others, whether it was in class asking questions, showing others how to do a specific drill for the swim team, to babysitting my friend's little sibling who had autism,” Shumaker w

Taylor Kudalis is especially thankful for her time at Lindenwood University, which helped shape her lifelong dream of a career in art education.She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in studio art and minored in education in 2017, and she is currently in her sixth year of teaching at Pelham High School in Pelham, New Hampshire. over the last five years, she has helped Pelham High School earn more s

The Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) student team won second place at the 2024 CFA Institute Research Challenge, giving students a first-hand glimpse of working in real-life situations through an educational setting.The team comprised of four Lindenwood University finance seniors - Hannah Branstetter, Connor Triplett, Parker Cooke, and Abraham Bo

Aidan Byrnes has turned his experiences into real success over the last year.A sophomore music business major at Lindenwood University, Byrnes was approached by Lindenwood Instructor of Music Professor Adam Donohue last spring about composing music for an upcoming production. Byrnes jumped at the opportunity and began scoring music for Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” a Lindenwood student produc

Three Lindenwood University students attended the annual Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values in Jefferson City last month, where they heard from presenters of different real-world professions.Seniors Elleana Lopez and Betsy Medlovits, and junior Jacob Behnen represented Lindenwood at the three-day event which welcomed 80 college students from universities across the st

Lindenwood University and the National Taiwan University of Arts have formed an academic exchange agreement to promote and strengthen fine and performing arts and study abroad opportunities for students at both institutions.The Center for Engaged Learning spearheaded the exchange agreement, and longtime Lindenwood donor Dr. Charles Tsai helped support it through generous financial contributions.Li

As businesses and corporations continue to implement the newest advancements in technology, Lindenwood University and Washington University in St. Louis approved a proposal to offer a dual degree program in pre-engineering.The dual degree engineering program, which begins this fall, combines the best of a liberal arts education with the facilities and recognition of a renowned engineering research

Lindenwood University student Jack Gietl was recently awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for his study abroad experience in Uruguay.Gietl, a junior majoring in elementary education, is Lindenwood’s second Gilman Scholarship recipient. In 2023, Krislyn Gilbertsen became Lindenwood’s first recipient.The Gilman Scholarship Program launched in 2001 and is administered

As businesses across the world embrace the possibilities afforded by artificial intelligence, Lindenwood University has taken the next step to position itself as the next destination for Artificial Intelligence-related programming.Lindenwood unveils a slate of new programs, degrees, and certificates centered around to enhance the employability of its graduates and respond to the latest advancement

Lindenwood University’s community outreach endeavor, LindenGiving, received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County for its part in a back-to-school event. The award was presented during the 59th Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County’s Gala at the Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa on Saturday, February 10.   Established in 2020, LindenGiving is a community

David Horvath has big aspirations. He’s determined to achieve his goals, no matter what challenges he faces. His work ethic is steadfast, and he remains humble and grateful for how far he’s come.Horvath was born with spina bifida, a congenital disability that affected his spinal cord. He has been in a wheelchair his entire life, but that hasn’t stopped him from succeeding.“I’ve just grown up with

Lindenwood University’s Duree Center for Entrepreneurship received a grant from Thrivent Financial to enhance its “Leading Boldly” nonprofit management education programming.The support from Thrivent Financial will be pivotal in expanding the Duree Center’s educational initiatives and support for nonprofit innovation in the region. It also will help the Duree Center develop and deploy practical le

Associate Professor of Exercise Science Dr. Petey Mumford played a significant role in helping graduate student Connor Gaige’s thesis be published in the American College of Sports Medicine Journal, “Exercise, Sport, and Movement.”Mumford’s work titled “Effects of Exercise on Esports Performance” earned a grant through Lindenwood’s PRIDE Fund in 2022. That grant funded Gaige’s thesis, published la

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.Transformative Learning is an educational model that results in students expanding their perspectives and changing their mindsets. It also requires learners to become aware of biases as they develo

A team of Lindenwood University students enrolled in Creative Advertising Concepts placed first at the Mid America Chevy Marketing Competition on December 7 at the St. Louis Auto Dealers Association building. The competition offered students a platform to showcase their skills in a professional environment.The goal of the competition was to reinforce Chevy as a luxurious and technologically advanc

Mike Elam has experienced a fair share of conflict during his life.For more than two decades, Elam served in the U.S. Army and held various roles. He was an air defense artillery Chaparral Missile system Gunner, a Commander, a Sergeant, and a teacher, among other jobs.Throughout his 23 years of service, Elam traveled the world. He was deployed to Germany three times, as well as Bosnia, Iraq, Kuwai

Lindenwood University Social Media Specialist Aj Surrell was crowned Miss Volunteer Missouri by the Miss Missouri Volunteer program on January 6 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.The Miss Missouri Volunteer program is part of the Miss Volunteer America program, which was founded in early 2021. The program aims to empower young women across the country through educational scholarships, network

Lindenwood University Art History Professor Dr. James Hutson was recognized as one of the Top 5 Remarkable Men in Education for 2023 by the Knowledge Review magazine in December.The Knowledge Review is an international education magazine for universities, students, teachers, and parents and includes news, blogs, articles, and courses from the best universities, according to its website. Additional

Cameron Burrell received a memorable gift on October 24, 2023 – a day before his 24th birthday.Two days after trying out in Atlanta, Burrell earned contract to play for the Harlem Globetrotters. He is one of nine members of the 2024 Globetrotters rookie team.“It was special, for sure.”That moment was a culmination of hard work and a chance to regain belief in himself.Before coming to Lindenwood Un

Michael Woods and Neal Richardson first met at Transformation Christian Church, off Page Boulevard in St. Louis, in the mid-2000s.The two stayed in touch and, eventually, forged a lifelong friendship. That bond they shared led them to a life-changing experience later on. In 2016, the two friends co-founded Dream Builders 4 Equity, a non-profit 501c, that works to develop economically sustainable a