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Concurrent Enrollment Agreement Creates Faster Pathway to Bachelor’s Degree for Nursing Students
LWC Online
05/14/2026

Concurrent Enrollment Agreement Creates Faster Pathway to Bachelor’s Degree for Nursing Students

Somerset Community College nursing students can begin Lindsey Wilson bachelor’s degree early through new agreement COLUMBIA, Ky.
Lindsey Wilson University Releases Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists
Academic
05/12/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Releases Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists

The Dean’s and President’s Lists have been released for the spring 2026 semester at Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University Business Students Land in the Top Five in National Competition
Academic
05/07/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Business Students Land in the Top Five in National Competition

Three teams of Lindsey Wilson students earned second-, third- and fourth-place finishes in CapSource’s Live Case Competition, a national business case competition that challenges students to develop solutions to real-world industry problems.
Lindsey Wilson University Announces Partnership with the Department of Criminal Justice Training
LWC Online
05/07/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Announces Partnership with the Department of Criminal Justice Training

COLUMBIA, KY. – The Department of Criminal Justice Training and Lindsey Wilson University announced an agreement on Tuesday, May 5, to expand educational opportunities for employees of the state agency.
Lindsey Wilson University Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Licensure Exam
Academic
05/07/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Licensure Exam

Graduates from the Lindsey Wilson University nursing program continued a streak of success this year, posting a perfect pass rate on the required licensing examination for the second consecutive year.
Conference Examines How Current World Events Shape the Lives of Women and Minority Communities
Academic
05/06/2026

Conference Examines How Current World Events Shape the Lives of Women and Minority Communities

From healthcare and immigration enforcement to identity and history – the forces shaping women and minorities reveal the invisible hurdles they must overcome.
Lindsey Wilson University celebrates Class of 2026 with Three Commencement Ceremonies Over Two Days
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University celebrates Class of 2026 with Three Commencement Ceremonies Over Two Days

Columbia, KY (05/04/2026) — Lindsey Wilson University's spring graduates were encouraged to see commencement not as a finish line but as a transition into "what comes next.
2026 Employee Appreciation Dinner
Campus Life
05/05/2026

2026 Employee Appreciation Dinner

Columbia, KY (04/16/2026) — The Lindsey Wilson University community celebrated its annual Employee Appreciation Week with a dinner and awards ceremony Wednesday, April 16, in Roberta D.
Bank of Columbia Makes $20,000 Gift to Lindsey Wilson University
Alumni
05/05/2026

Bank of Columbia Makes $20,000 Gift to Lindsey Wilson University

Columbia, KY (04/29/2026) — A gift to Lindsey Wilson University will support student scholarship and advance a new academic degree program tailored to meet the needs of the region.
Lindsey Wilson University Seniors Mark Graduation With Senior Gift, Evening on the Quad
Alumni
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Seniors Mark Graduation With Senior Gift, Evening on the Quad

Columbia, KY (04/29/2026) — Lindsey Wilson University seniors gathered at sunset to celebrate their undergraduate years ahead of Saturday's commencement ceremony.
Dr. Traci Pooler Delivers Founders' Day Message
Alumni
05/05/2026

Dr. Traci Pooler Delivers Founders' Day Message

Columbia, KY (04/27/2026) — Lindsey Wilson's name may have changed this past year, but its mission and identity remain unchanged - grounded in a commitment to "care for, mentor, and love our students.
Lindsey Wilson University Celebrates Top Academic Achievements at Annual Honors Convocation
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Celebrates Top Academic Achievements at Annual Honors Convocation

Columbia, KY (04/21/2026) — Christianity and socialism in Western Europe, Appalachian identity, and an analysis of influential children's media are among the topics explored in the latest issue of Lindsey Wilson University's Alpha Kappa Phi Review.
Lindsey Wilson University Honors Students, Staff Who 'Live, Learn, Lead'
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Honors Students, Staff Who 'Live, Learn, Lead'

Columbia, KY (04/23/2026) — Ten Lindsey Wilson University undergraduates and one longtime staff member were honored Tuesday, April 21 for their influential leadership skills and contributions to the Lindsey Wilson community.
Latest 'Alpha Kappa Phi Review' Features Wide Range of Topics Explored by Lindsey Wilson University Students
Academic
05/05/2026

Latest 'Alpha Kappa Phi Review' Features Wide Range of Topics Explored by Lindsey Wilson University Students

Columbia, KY (04/21/2026) — Christianity and socialism in Western Europe, Appalachian identity, and an analysis of influential children's media are among the topics explored in the latest issue of Lindsey Wilson University's Alpha Kappa Phi Review.
Student Entrepreneurs Compete at at Lindsey Wilson Annual Business Expo
Academic
05/05/2026

Student Entrepreneurs Compete at at Lindsey Wilson Annual Business Expo

Columbia, KY (04/17/2026) — As a lifelong swimmer and member of the Lindsey Wilson University swim program, Clinton Eales has always been comfortable in the water.
Lindsey Wilson University Honors Students Showcase Graduate-Level Research at Spring Symposium
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Honors Students Showcase Graduate-Level Research at Spring Symposium

Columbia, KY (04/15/2026) — From the economics of jiu jitsu to the effects of ASMR on short-term memory, 13 Lindsey Wilson University Honors students explored a wide range of topics during the R.
Class of 1976 Inducted into Lindsey Wilson University Golden Alumni Society
Alumni
05/05/2026

Class of 1976 Inducted into Lindsey Wilson University Golden Alumni Society

Columbia, KY (04/10/2026) — COLUMBIA, Ky.
Clinton County Sixth Grade Students Enjoy 'Outstanding Experience' at Lindsey Wilson University
Campus Life
05/05/2026

Clinton County Sixth Grade Students Enjoy 'Outstanding Experience' at Lindsey Wilson University

COLUMBIA, Ky. (04/03/2026) — A group of students from Clinton County Middle School got a taste of college life on Thursday, April 2, at Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University Students Offer Guests a Taste of the World
Campus Life
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Students Offer Guests a Taste of the World

COLUMBIA, KY. (04/03/2026) Columbia resident Sarah Custer took her three children around the world on Thursday, April 2, and she didn't have to leave Adair County.
Lindsey Wilson University Students Present Work, Find Inspiration at English Conference
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Students Present Work, Find Inspiration at English Conference

COLUMBIA, KY. (04/02/2026) One of the themes at this year's Sigma Tau Delta convention was resilience.
Lindsey Wilson University to Host Beat Cafe on April 9
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University to Host Beat Cafe on April 9

COLUMBIA, KY. (04/01/2026) Part of Lindsey Wilson University's A.
Lindsey Wilson University Students Learn the Art of Dining in the Business World
Campus Life
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Students Learn the Art of Dining in the Business World

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY. (04/01/2026) About four dozen Lindsey Wilson University students spent an evening learning valuable lessons to be successful in the business world, but it didn't involve financial modeling, group projects or strategic planning.
Lindsey Wilson University Creates Pulaski County Government Scholarship
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Creates Pulaski County Government Scholarship

Lindsey Wilson University Student Designs New Presidential Medallion
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Student Designs New Presidential Medallion

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/30/2026) When Lindsey Wilson University holds its 123rd commencement ceremonies May 1-2, the university's president will be displaying a new item.
Lindsey Wilson University Education Students Learn from One of Kentucky's Best Teachers
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Education Students Learn from One of Kentucky's Best Teachers

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/27/2026) For an hour on Thursday, March 26, more than three dozen Lindsey Wilson University education students received a master class in teaching from one of the best and more innovative teachers in Kentucky.
Lindsey Wilson University Speakers Separate Leaders from Imposters
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Speakers Separate Leaders from Imposters

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/25/2026) Lindsey Wilson University student Atavya Fowler '26 has experienced the imposter syndrome on numerous occasions, most recently when she was invited to speak about the subject on campus.
Lindsey Wilson University Students Get Advice, Make Connections with Business and Communication Leaders
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Students Get Advice, Make Connections with Business and Communication Leaders

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/24/2026) Five Lindsey Wilson University alumni returned to school on Monday.
Lindsey Wilson University to Begin 4+1 Bachelor's-MBA Program in the Fall
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University to Begin 4+1 Bachelor's-MBA Program in the Fall

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/23/2026) Lindsey Wilson University is giving students an opportunity to earn two degrees in five years.
Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raider Band Unveils New Uniforms for 2026-27
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raider Band Unveils New Uniforms for 2026-27

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/23/2026) Mark Twain famously said that "clothes make the man.
Lindsey Wilson University Counseling Professors, Doctoral Students Promote Counseling Profession in Tennessee State Legislature
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Counseling Professors, Doctoral Students Promote Counseling Profession in Tennessee State Legislature

NASHVILLE, TENN. (03/20/2026) Four members of the Lindsey Wilson University School of Professional Counseling spent Wednesday, March 18, in the Tennessee state legislature promoting the benefits offered to the state's citizens by the counseling profession.
Lindsey Wilson University Education Majors Stage an 'Amazing Race'
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Education Majors Stage an 'Amazing Race'

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/20/2026) Lindsey Wilson University education students used a popular American reality competition TV show on Thursday, March 19, to review how to be an effective teacher of poetry.
Lindsey Wilson University Students Enjoy a Doggone Good Class
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Students Enjoy a Doggone Good Class

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/20/2026) Lindsey Wilson University students met one of the harder-working and happy-go-lucky employees of the Columbia Police Department on Thursday, March 19.
Lindsey Wilson University International Marketplace to be Held April 2
Campus Life
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University International Marketplace to be Held April 2

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/18/2026) The foods and cultures of Lindsey Wilson University's international students will be on display on April 2 at the university's annual International Marketplace.
Lindsey Wilson University Graduate Students Shine in Team Competition
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Graduate Students Shine in Team Competition

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/17/2026) Two Lindsey Wilson University counseling graduate students were part of a winning team that demonstrated the power of teamwork and an integrated approach to serving clients in rural areas.
Lindsey Wilson University to Launch Agribusiness Major in 2026-27
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University to Launch Agribusiness Major in 2026-27

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/17/2026) In response to regional workforce needs and a growing interest from area high school students, Lindsey Wilson University will begin an agribusiness major in the 2026-27 school year.
Lindsey Wilson University Art Exhibit Showcases Strength, Memory and Identity
Cultural Affairs
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Art Exhibit Showcases Strength, Memory and Identity

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/16/2026) Works that explore timeless beauty by a nationally renowned artist from the Midwest are now on display in the Lindsey Wilson University Lucretia C.
Lindsey Wilson University Will Start Sport Performance Major in 2026-27 School Year
Academic
05/05/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Will Start Sport Performance Major in 2026-27 School Year

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/16/2026) Recognizing the academic and professional benefits of intercollegiate athletics, Lindsey Wilson University will begin offering a sport performance major in the 2026-27 school year.
Lindsey Wilson University Creates Kentucky State Police Scholarship
Academic
05/04/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Creates Kentucky State Police Scholarship

FRANKFORT, KY. (03/12/2026) Lindsey Wilson University and the Kentucky State Police announced an agreement on Wednesday, March 11, to expand educational opportunities for employees of the state agency.
Lindsey Wilson University Students Learn Valuable Conservation Lessons while Studying in Belize
Academic
05/04/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Students Learn Valuable Conservation Lessons while Studying in Belize

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/11/2026) Five Lindsey Wilson University students spent their spring break in one of the planet's most biologically diverse ecosystems, where they studied, observed and learned about conservation and land management.
A Week to Serve and Remember for Lindsey Wilson University Residence Life Staff
Campus Life
05/04/2026

A Week to Serve and Remember for Lindsey Wilson University Residence Life Staff

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/11/2026) Lindsey Wilson University's Madyson Jones '25 said she was not looking forward to a spring break service trip to New York City, even though she had planned it.
Lindsey Wilson University Students 'See Stories Come to Life' During Study-Abroad Project in Ireland
Academic
05/04/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Students 'See Stories Come to Life' During Study-Abroad Project in Ireland

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/11/2026) Alannah Bowman '27 heard lots of stories about Irish history and folklore from family members while growing up.
Lindsey Wilson University Bonner Scholar Program Forges Strong Connections with Florida Groups
Campus Life
05/04/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Bonner Scholar Program Forges Strong Connections with Florida Groups

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/09/2026) If you want to see the benefits of a long-term relationship, follow members of the Lindsey Wilson University Bonner Scholar Program the next time they travel to St.
Lindsey Wilson University Nursing Students Study Profession's Origins in London
Academic
05/04/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Nursing Students Study Profession's Origins in London

COLUMBIA, KY. (03/09/2026) A group of Lindsey Wilson University nursing students and faculty members learned about the origins of their profession during spring break.
Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raiders Serve Key Roles with Adair County Indian Athletics
Campus Life
05/04/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raiders Serve Key Roles with Adair County Indian Athletics

COLUMBIA, KY. (01/16/2026) A pair of Lindsey Wilson University employees are helping expand athletic opportunities for Adair County students.
New Lindsey Wilson University License Plate Available in Kentucky
Alumni
05/04/2026

New Lindsey Wilson University License Plate Available in Kentucky

COLUMBIA, KY. (01/12/2026) Lindsey Wilson University supporters in Kentucky can show off their Blue Raider pride and the university's new look when they hit the road in 2026.
For Lindsey Wilson University Graduate Sydney Newton, Receiving a Milken Educator Award is a Tribute to Her Teachers
Alumni
05/04/2026

For Lindsey Wilson University Graduate Sydney Newton, Receiving a Milken Educator Award is a Tribute to Her Teachers

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY. (12/18/2025) When Sydney Newton '16 joined fellow Taylor County High School teachers, staff members and students on Tuesday, Dec.
Support from Columbia-Adair County Key to Lindsey Wilson University's Success, President Luckey Says
Alumni
05/04/2026

Support from Columbia-Adair County Key to Lindsey Wilson University's Success, President Luckey Says

COLUMBIA, KY. (12/17/2025) Strong local support has been key in propelling Lindsey Wilson University's extraordinary success throughout this century.
Quilts by Lindsey Wilson University Professor Pay Tribute to Malvina Farkle Day
Campus Life
05/04/2026

Quilts by Lindsey Wilson University Professor Pay Tribute to Malvina Farkle Day

COLUMBIA, KY. (12/16/2025) Lindsey Wilson University professor Melissa Doan is turning t-shirts from an iconic annual Lindsey Wilson event into cherished keepsakes.
Lindsey Wilson University Business Graduate Students Shine at Inaugural Student Showcase
Academic
05/04/2026

Lindsey Wilson University Business Graduate Students Shine at Inaugural Student Showcase

COLUMBIA, KY. (12/16/2025) The breadth and depth of student work in the Lindsey Wilson University School of Graduate Business & Technology were on display on Saturday, Dec.
Sculpture by Lindsey Wilson University Art Professor Tim Smith Celebrates Legacy of Jane Todd Crawford
Academic
05/04/2026

Sculpture by Lindsey Wilson University Art Professor Tim Smith Celebrates Legacy of Jane Todd Crawford

COLUMBIA, KY. (12/16/2025) Lindsey Wilson University art professor Tim Smith has created a sculpture that honors one of Kenutcky's medical pioneers.