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Lindsey Wilson University New Student Orientation leaders Raylee Yadon ’27 of Danville, Kentucky, left pink T-shirt, and Holly Blaydes ’26, center pink T-shirt kneeling, gather with their students Friday, July 11, in the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center.

Second Round of New Student Orientation One of 'Excitement' for Lindsey Wilson University Freshmen

Lindsey Wilson University's first official event for the Class of 2029 was an "exciting" time of "excitement." At least those were the two most common words used by members of the Class of 2029 to describe their history-making event. More than 350 in...

Jul 12, 2025, 8:03am EDT

Members of the Rogers Explorers gather at the Lindsey Wilson University Cralle Student Union Building during the July 8-10 program on campus. A total of 31 Explorers were on the Lindsey Wlson campus.

Rogers Explorers 'Get Out of Our Comfort Zones' While at Lindsey Wilson University

Nearly three dozen teenagers stepped out of their comfort zones when they stepped onto Lindsey Wilson University's campus this week. The 31 young teenagers from Southcentral and Eastern Kentucky counties were part of the Rogers Explorers Program, whic...

Jul 11, 2025, 4:00am EDT

Lindsey Wilson University Campus Ministries sponsored a 16-person mission trip to Santiago, Dominican Republic, in partnership with the Caribbean-based GO Ministries. The Lindsey Wilson group taught vacation Bible school and helped organize family day at three prisons.

Lindsey Wilson University's Campus Ministries Completes 13th Mission Trip to Dominican Republic

For a group of Lindsey Wilson University students, part of their first trip outside of the United States was spent inside of prisons in the Dominican Republic. The students were members of a 16-person mission trip to Santiago, Dominican Republic, spon...

Jul 9, 2025, 9:26am EDT

Director Robert Brock, standing, with the cast and crew of the Lindsey Wilson University TheatreFest! Production of “Shiloh Rules,” which will be presented at 7 p.m. July 31-Aug. 2 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at V.P. Henry Auditorium. Front row, from left: Zoe Boatright of Columbia, Sabrina Ruiz of Louisville, Kentucky, and Mayatu Brown of Campbellsville, Kentucky; back row, from left: Leeshawn Johnson of Louisville, Kassidy Phelps of Burkesville, Kentucky, Shiane Lussier of Bremen, Kentucky, and Kayla Koerner of Columbia.

Cast Announced for Lindsey Wilson University TheatreFest! Production of 'Shiloh Rules'

An alumna, two graduate students and three undergraduates make up the cast of this summer's TheatreFest! production at Lindsey Wilson University. This summer's Lindsey Wilson TheatreFest! production will be Shiloh Rules, a provocative comedy by Doris ...

Jul 9, 2025, 4:00am EDT

Lindsey Wilson University President William T. Luckey Jr. addresses a standing room only crowd on Tuesday, July 1, at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, to celebrate the school’s first day as a university.

Lindsey Wilson University Community Celebrates an 'Incredibly Historic Day'

With warm congratulations from the governor of Kentucky and a packed room of well-wishers, Lindsey Wilson University celebrated an "incredibly historic day" at the Speed Art Museum on Tuesday evening. After serving Kentucky for more than a century as ...

Jul 2, 2025, 4:00am EDT

Brian Hargrove, left, and Rob Quinnelly, both of Brian’s Machine Shop in Columbia, affix the “O” to the Lindsey Wilson University sign on Monday, June 30, in front of the university’s Doris & Bob Holloway Health and Wellness Center. Lindsey Wilson College became Lindsey Wilson University on Tuesday, July 1.

Introducing Lindsey Wilson University

Today is the first day of Lindsey Wilson University. After more than 120 years of service as a training school, junior college and liberal arts college, Lindsey Wilson University begins its first fiscal year today. The decision to rename the 122-year...

Jul 1, 2025, 4:00am EDT

Faculty, students and alumni of the Lindsey Wilson College doctoral program in counselor education and supervision gather for a group picture at the 11th Lindsey Wilson Mental Health Symposium, held Saturday, June 28, in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship. The doctoral program also celebrated its first decade of service.

Lindsey Wilson College Doctoral Program Celebrates Decade of Service

Lindsey Wilson College's final major event before transitioning to Lindsey Wilson University on July 1 was a celebration of the academic program that was a major factor in the change. At the 11th Lindsey Wilson Mental Health Symposium -- held Saturday...

Jun 28, 2025, 7:16pm EDT

Lindsey Wilson College Chaplain the Rev. Tyler Brumfield leads a Holy Week service in April in the historic John B. Begley Chapel. Brumfield completed his first year as Lindsey Wilson’s chaplain.

In His First Year as Lindsey Wilson College Chaplain, Rev. Tyler Brumfield Helped Build Community through Partnerships

The Rev. Tyler Brumfield's first year at Lindsey Wilson College was one of lessons, observations and a few revelations. Brumfield, who served his first year as Lindsey Wilson chaplain, helped lead a campus ministry program in 2024-25 that demonstrated...

Jun 27, 2025, 9:58am EDT

MEDIA ADVISORY: Lindsey Wilson College to Commemorate Becoming Lindsey Wilson University with July 1 Celebration at Speed Art Museum

The Lindsey Wilson College community will commemorate the first day of Lindsey Wilson University on Tuesday, July 1, with a celebration at Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., Louisville, Kentucky. The event begins at 6 p.m. EDT. Remarks will be given...

Jun 25, 2025, 4:00am EDT

Kaydence Karnes of Columbia, left, and Pam and Donnie Phipps, both of Columbia, display a picture of the late Joshua C. Phipps, who served as a Russell County sheriff’s deputy. Karnes is the first recipient of the Joshua C. Phipps Memorial Scholarship.

Lindsey Wilson College Names First Recipient of Joshua C. Phipps Memorial Scholarship

Former Lindsey Wilson College student Joshua Phipps was a model of public service, and the inaugural recipient of a scholarship named in his memory aims to live up to the high standards set by the late Russell County sheriff's deputy. Kaydence Karnes ...

Jun 23, 2025, 4:00am EDT

About Lindsey Wilson University

Lindsey Wilson University is a vibrant liberal arts university in Columbia, Kentucky. Founded in 1903 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the mission of Lindsey Wilson is to serve the educational needs of students by providing a living-learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring and Christian concern where every student, every day, learns and grows and feels like a real human being. Lindsey Wilson offers 28 undergraduate majors, five graduate programs and a doctoral program. The university's 29 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams have won more than 120 team and individual national championships.