0 Tony Efese

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Since its founding in 1854, The Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting uate and professional studies and high potential career aspirations. Historically Black University, has had an internationally recognized commitment to Currently, The Lincoln University is one of the nation’s largest producers of African excellence in scholarship and service. Americans with baccalaureate degrees in the physical sciences, computer and infor- The Lincoln University graduates have distinguished themselves in many fields mation sciences, and biological and life sciences. More than 25 percent of its under- including medicine, science, theology, education, law, and the arts. In addition to our graduate degrees awarded are in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and com- more visible graduates – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall ’30, poet and puter science. In addition, The Lincoln University has the distinction of having 25 of playwright Langston Hughes ’29, the first president of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe ’30, its chemistry graduates (1989 to 2004) to earn Ph.D. degrees in chemistry and related and the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah ‘39 - The Lincoln University and its fields. graduates have achieved the following additional distinctions: participated in the The Lincoln University’s historic campus is located on 422 acres in southern Chester founding of eight universities in the United States and abroad, created the organiza- County, Pennsylvania. Lincoln also operates a 200,000 square foot Center for Gradu- tion (Crossroads Africa) which served as the model for the U.S. Peace Corps, and ate Studies and Continuing Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. published the first Alumni Magazine of any College or University (1884). Lincoln In 2000, the University began massive programmatic and physical plant upgrades. graduates also include the first African American bishop of the United Methodist In the eight years that followed, The Lincoln University secured $275 million to en- Church, Roy C. Nichols ’41, and the first African American female rear admiral in the hance the physical facilities and redesign the campus’ infrastructure. U.S. Navy, Lillian Fishburne ’71. These funds allowed the University to construct a new High-Tech Science and The University’s beginnings can be traced back with recognition to its founder, General Classroom Building as well as a state-of-the-art International Cultural Center. Presbyterian Minister John Miller Dickey, his wife, Sarah Emlen Cresson, and the first In addition to new construction, several major renovation projects of the Universi- two students - James Ralston Amos and his brother, Thomas H. Amos. The Lincoln ty’s existing buildings were undertaken, including Ware Center, University Hall, Grim University was initially chartered as Ashmun Institute in honor of Jehudi Ashmun, the Hall, Wright Hall, the Langston Hughes Memorial Library, the Student Union Building first governor of Liberia, and renamed Lincoln University in 1866 after the assassina- and the University’s Center for Graduate and Continuing Education in Philadelphia. tion of President Abraham Lincoln. It was also during this time that Lincoln achieved its first ever investment grade Since its inception, Lincoln has attracted an interracial and international enroll- rating (A-3 rating from Moody’s Investor’s Service) that resulted in the sale of $40 ment from the surrounding community and region, and around the world. The Uni- million in bonds to construct a new 409-bed, air-conditioned residence hall to house versity admitted women students in 1952, and formally associated with the Common- its students. wealth of Pennsylvania in 1972 as a state-related, coeducational university. A total of In April of 2006, The Lincoln University continued its commitment to enhance the 15,500 students have graduated from Lincoln since its founding in 1854. quality education and campus life experience for its student body, with the reinstate- The Lincoln University has had 12 presidents that have made distinctive and signifi- ment of a football program and marching band to commence in fall 2008. The pro- cant contributions to the institution’s growth and development. They include Dickey posed move from Division III to Division II in 2006 also required the addition of a (1853-78); John Pym Carter (1856-61); John Wynne Martin (1861-65); Isaac Norton women’s softball team to the athletic offerings. Rendall (1856-1906); John Ballard Rendall (1906-24); William Hallock Johnson (1926- In recent years, Lincoln has provided its male and female students the opportunity 36); Walter Livingston Wright (1924-26; 1936-45); Horace Mann Bond (1945-57); to participate in collegiate competition in baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, track, Marvin Wachman (1962-69); Herman Russell Branson (1970-85); Niara Sudarkasa cross country and volleyball. The Lincoln University track & field athletes have com- (1987-98) and Ivory V. Nelson (1999-present). piled an outstanding record of achievement in NCAA competition, capturing a total of Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The Lincoln 15 men’s and women’s national championships. University offers forty (40) academic majors, six (6) pre-professional programs, and In celebrating The Lincoln University’s historic past and promising future, we recog- five (5) graduate programs to 2,450 students from 24 states and 35 foreign countries. nize and honor Lincoln’s three historic purposes: The University has five programs of excellence in Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, 1. To teach honestly, and without fear of censure, what humankind has painfully and Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Environmental Science), Teacher Educa- persistently learned about the environment and its people. tion, Business and Technology (Accounting and Finance), Mass Communications and 2. To preserve this knowledge for the future. the Lincoln-Barnes Center of Excellence in Visual Arts. 3. To add to this store of Currently, The Lincoln University is one of the nation’s largest producers of African knowledge. Americans with baccalaureate degrees in the physical sciences, computer and infor- mation sciences, and biological and life sciences. More than 25 percent of its under- The Lincoln University graduate degrees awarded are in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and com- remains committed to preserv- puter science. In addition, The Lincoln University has the distinction of having 25 of ing its distinction as an intellec- its chemistry graduates (1989 to 2004) to earn Ph.D. degrees in chemistry and related tual and cultural resource. fields. Under Ivory Nelson’s presidency, the Board of Trustees approved changes that redefined the core curriculum and curriculum structure to keep pace with the ever changing face of higher education and prepare Lincoln’s students for success in grad- DIRECTIONS, RESTAURANTS, & LODGING RESTAURANTS Applebees 610.444.8092 Aurora’s Pizzeria 610.869.8811 Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop 610.345.1050 Domino’s Pizza 610.998-1444 Jakes Hamburgers 484.720.8484 McDonalds 610.345.1566 Pat’s Pizza 610.998.9191 Pizza Hut 610.932.2480 Quiznos 610.444.2606 Salad Works 610.869.8500 Subway 610.998.1860 Wawa 610.932.7161 Wings To Go 610.444.0550 LODGING Embassy Suites 654 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19713 302.368.8000 newark.embassysuites.com Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square 815 East Baltimore Pike Kennett Square, PA 19348 610.444.9100 www.KennettSquare.HGI.com Fairfield Inn and Suites 719 East Baltimore Pike Kennett Square, PA 19348 610.444.8995 www.marriott.com From the Philadelphia Area, via U.S. Route 1: Take U.S. Route 1 from either Baltimore Pike or City Line Avenue and continue south until you approach the sign indicating “Kennett Square.” Once there, continue taking the U.S. Route 1 (by-pass) heading south for 13 miles, to the exit: Route 896 / New London / Russellville. At the end of the exit, turn left onto Route 896 and proceed to Baltimore Pike (flashing red light). At that light, turn right and proceed south for approximately1 mile to Lincoln University (which will be on the left side). From Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD and Points South: Travel Interstate 95 (John F. Kennedy Turnpike) north and take Exit 100: Route 272 / Rising Sun / Northeast, MD. At the end of the exit, turn left onto Route 272 heading north and continue into Pennsylvania. After crossing the PA state line, continue for approximately 1 mile and then turn left at the sign indicating the continuation of Route 272 north. After approximately 3 miles, turn right onto U.S. Route 1 (by-pass) and head north for 8 miles. Take the exit: Route 896 / New London / Russellville. At the end of the exit, turn left onto Route 896 and proceed to Baltimore Pike (flashing red light). At the light, turn right and proceed south for approximately 1 mile to Lincoln University (which will be on the left side). From New York / New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike south to Exit 2: Route 322 West / Chester. At the end of the exit, turn left and follow Route 322 West for 7 miles to the Com- modore Barry Bridge. (If you travel Interstate Highway 295 south, then take the Chester / Commodore Barry Bridge / Route 322 West exit.) After crossing the bridge, stay to the left and follow the exit onto Interstate 95 (PA) south. Remain in the right lane and follow the signs for (the continuation of) Route 322 West. Take Route 322 West all the way to U.S. Route 1 south and then turn left at the intersection. Follow U.S. Route 1 south, for 10 miles until you reach the sign indicating “Kennett Square.” At this point, please refer to the first set of directions above “from the Philadelphia area….”, starting with the second sentence. From Harrisburg and Points West Travel Route 283 E. to Route 30 towards Philadelphia. Turn right on Route 896 S. and go approximately 22 miles until you cross over Route 1.

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