Lincoln University recognizes big accomplishments

" It also has a great nursing program. I think when Ms. Mahoney took over, things changed some. What a nice lady. Its a little upsetting to anticpate your kid walking in commencement and then someone that thinks he is god screws it up. And its a little embarrassing to have your husbands family waiting for him to graduate only to find out that he might not "walk" either. Thank god that was straightend out. One of the students that was "supposed" to graduate even had a job already lined up only to find that his credits were messed up. Good school, great professors but more work needs to be done. "

" Agree with you, Boxergal. The professors were top-notch and way-dedicated to teaching and helping students. It was the administration and offices that were terrible. I felt so sorry for the professors who tried to teach but had poor facilities that were not maintained and who seemed to have little to no support from the administration. They fought the head office as much as the students did.

I agree that Lincoln is under-appreciated in Jeff City. However, the school needs to do a better job to try to serve Jeff City community, and not put forth all its efforts to recruiting from Chicago, Gary Indiana, etc. "

" Oh and xphera - my husband has/had such great things to say about the Presidents. Like I said, the professors were amazing as were the Presidents. We have a professor three doors up from us that is impressive to say the least. And my husband had professors that had attended Harvard. Its just that the offices (accounting, etc.) were really a mess. Hopefully that has changed. "

" should have been "added", sorry. "

" running up the hill to records in his cap and gown trying to get things straightened out. We explained this to Ms. Mahoney...that these things have gone on for years and years. Everyone knows that the offices were a mess. My bills were a disgrace as a kindergartner could have add them up and gotten the right amount. We believe that Ms. Mahoney has straightened all of this out and will make Lincoln shine. Its a great, great school but boy did we get some grey hairs from it over the years. "

" This is a long, boring story but we had big, big problems with LU at one time. Their professors are top notch, their offices leave a lot to be desired. Long story short, after paying them for 5 long years I wanted to see my son "walk" in commencement. Due to a foul up in their records department, I was told he couldn't do so. So (you know me), we called some people, including Ms. Mahoney and others. It wasn't just us that had problems, there were about 10 other kids in the same boat. Anywho, the records keeper is gone now. My husband attended there years back also and at the last minute was actually running up.... "

" xhepera wrote "LU is, in my opinion, largely ignored by "Jeff Citizens" unless there's something negative to report. The university is such an overlooked resource for our city. I hope that's changing. "

Actually, I think the problem is the other way around. LU seems to ignore the needs of the community it is located in. I have attended LU and I have found that they do not keep office hours convenient for off-campus students, they don't have adequet parking, and if you notice the growth of State Fair, William Woods, Columbia College, Webster University, Linn State, etc., it is apparent that LU does not try to have coursework and degree programs that community residents want. Lincoln misses so many opportunities. "

" Very nice to read this article and comments. As a grandchild of a past LU president, it's refreshing to hear some good news and see recognition of Lincoln. LU is, in my opinion, largely ignored by "Jeff Citizens" unless there's something negative to report. The university is such an overlooked resource for our city. I hope that's changing. "

" jeffcitylocal -- what a fantastic idea! If nothing else, use it initially for their nursing school that has a waiting list. That would also open it up for new degrees such as medical technicians, physical therapy, etc.

I wonder if LU would be able to afford it...maybe the Federal Govt would help since LU is a land-grant college.

I am a graduate of LU and loved it there. Professors were fantastic! And, I was able to take night classes and still work full-time. The next thing LU needs to look at doing is offering On-Line courses. "

" Very happy with LU...have a cousin who graduated from there on the Deans List...have a sister going there now on the Deans list that is a TA she loves it...have heard alot about some really nice things they have been doing lately...Way to go LU... "

" Now lets spend some money on a student parking garage. That remains one of the biggest problems on that campus. Students have to mill around the streets trying to find parking because the lots are full. Others park illegally in front of houses and have to face getting a parking ticket. It's a great school that needs better parking. Sorry that this comment was slightly off topic. Congrats to those honored. "

" One of the best Universities for the dollar. People don't realize that LU has amazing professors. And Ms. Mahoney is such an asset. "

" This is just a thought hoping some LU official will read the comments of this article. Now that St. Mary`s hospital is building a new facility has LU thought about purchasing the facility and creating a Medical School? I almost think it will be the chance of a lifetime for them because an existing facility is already in place. This would be good for LU and the entire region. "

" I had Rosemary Hearn in the 1970's and she was a no nonsense kind of professor. Tough but fair. "

" LU is one of the Crown Jewels of Jefferson City.

They teach people to think and I like that!

Congratulations and thank you to everybody who works so hard, at Lincoln University, to give the citizens of Jefferson City a Quality Education! "