Lincoln Institute was founded in 1866 by members of the 62nd and 65th Infantry Regiments of the United States Colored Troops. These veterans, mostly Missourians born in slavery, wanted to provide for their fellow African-Americans what they had received in the Armed Forces...an opportunity for education.
In 1866, when our founders committed to establishing Lincoln Institute, they had a dream of providing education for those who had been denied it by law; a new opportunity for African-Americans. Due to the generosity of the soldiers of the 62nd and 65th Regiments, along with supportive civilians, the dream became a reality. Throughout the years, Lincoln has expanded its horizons in offering opportunities in higher education by providing college and graduate curriculum, open enrollment policies and diversity. 154 years after our founding, that dream has remained as real as ever. Providing opportunity for education has always been and always will be the mission of Lincoln University.
This is Lincoln…
Since 1866, twenty three individuals have served as the head administrator of Lincoln Institute and, as it later became, Lincoln University. Some of them came and went; staying a short time while others served long tenures and three even returned to hold a second term. Regardless of their longevity, all of these leaders of Lincoln made an impact on the growth and progress of a school born from the dream of former slaves.
Please click the link below to view short vignettes and portraits of the Principals and Presidents of Lincoln.
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