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Lindsey Wilson University Director of Enrollment Ryan Vitatoe, left, and Sobrius CEO Nelson Smith sign the Lindsey Wilson University-Sobrius Scholarship, which will be available to Sobrius employees and their family members who enroll in Lindsey Wilson academic programs.

Lindsey Wilson University and Sobrius Create Special Scholarship for Employees

Lindsey Wilson University and Sobrius are partnering to help create a clearer path to higher education in Southwest Virginia. The two organizations have created a special scholarship for Sobrius employees and their family members to attend Lindsey Wil...

Jun 12, 2026, 10:45am EDT

Lindsey Wilson University and Southwest Virginia Community College officials gathered recently at Southwest Virginia Community College to celebrate the schools’ nearly 20-year partnership that has expanded higher education opportunities for area residents. From left: Lindsey Wilson Enrollment Coordinator Kathy McVey, Lindsey Wilson counseling professor Rick Carroll, Lindsey Wilson Director of Enrollment Ryan Vitatoe, Southwest Virginia Community College President Clint Hayes and Lindsey Wilson Regional Academic Director Kimberly Brown.

Lindsey Wilson University, Southwest Virginia Community College Celebrate Nearly Two Decades of Helping Area Residents Realize Their Higher Education Dreams

For almost two decades, Lindsey Wilson University and Southwest Virginia Community College have helped nearly 350 area residents realize their higher education dreams. Through a partnership formed in 2008, Lindsey Wilson and Southwest Virginia Communi...

Jun 10, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Lindsey Wilson University New Student Orientation leader Luke Popplewell ’29 of Russell Springs, Kentucky, center, celebrates Alden Brumley ’30 of Russell Springs, right, who defeated Jaydelynn Woodall ’27 of Science Hill, Kentucky, in purple T-shirt left, in the final round of a rock, paper, scissors hand game held among orientation leaders and new students on Saturday, June 6, in the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center. More than 350 new students and their guests attended the first two sessions of the university’s orientation for new students, held June 5-6.

Lindsey Wilson University Community Begins to Welcome Class of 2030

The Lindsey Wilson University community welcomed the first two installments of the Class of 2030 on June 5-6. More than 350 students, parents and family friends were on campus for the first two days of New Student Orientation, which will be held three ...

Jun 7, 2026, 7:00am EDT

Standing, from left: LWU Assistant Vice President for Educational Outreach Tommie Saragas; School of Professional Counseling Alumna Lainey Crown ’22; Regional Enrollment Director Cheryl Boger; and Enrollment Coordinator Sadie Miller. Sitting, from left: Assistant Director of Graduate Counseling Hannah Coyt and McCracken County Sheriff Ryan Norman.

Lindsey Wilson University Announces Partnership with McCracken County Sheriff's Department

Lindsey Wilson University and the McCracken County Sheriff's Department announced a partnership to broaden access to educational opportunities for employees of the sheriff's department. The partnership agreement was signed on May 15 at the McCracken C...

May 26, 2026, 3:29pm EDT

Lindsey Wilson University student Emily Cox of London, Kentucky, will represent the school at the 95th Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, which will be held May 21-24 in Pineville.

London Resident Emily Cox Excited to Represent Lindsey Wilson University at Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival

Lindsey Wilson University student Emily Cox has enjoyed the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival as a spectator, and this year she will get to experience it on a special level. Cox will represent Lindsey Wilson this weekend at the 95th edition of the Ken...

May 20, 2026, 3:00pm EDT

Somerset Community College and Lindsey Wilson University announce the establishment of a concurrent enrollment agreement on Monday, May 11, to create a faster pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree for nursing students. Back row, from left: Somerset Community College Director of the University Center of Southern Kentucky and Transfer Coordinator Korey Bruck; Lindsey Wilson University Executive Vice President Dean Adams; SCC Provost Ron Meade; and SCC Dean of Health Sciences Corey Moore. Front row, from left: Lindsey Wilson University Assistant Professor of Nursing Kristen Branham;; LWU Director of Nursing Emiley Button; SCC Director of Nursing Ruth Martin; SCC Assistant Director of Nursing Tamara Eastham; and LWU Assistant Director of Nursing Angie Johnson.

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

Lindsey Wilson University and Somerset Community College are expanding opportunities for registered nurses to seamlessly continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree in nursing. The two schools took part in an agreement signing on Monday, May...

May 15, 2026, 6:00am EDT

Lindsey Wilson University student Ashton Flatt '26 of Columbia, Kentucky, serves as Lindsey Wilson University student teacher this spring. Flatt is a elementary education graduate from the university.

Two Adair County Residents Serve as Lindsey Wilson University Student Teachers

Ashton Flatt, an elementary education senior from Columbia, Kentucky, was a student teacher this spring at Adair County Elementary School and Adair County Primary Center. Flatt graduated from Lindsey Wilson on May 2 with a bachelor of arts degree in el...

May 8, 2026, 4:25pm EDT

Lindsey Wilson University student Jordan Haskins '26 of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as Lindsey Wilson University student teacher this spring. Haskins is a secondary education graduate from the university.

Jefferson County Resident Serves as Lindsey Wilson University Student Teacher

Jordan Haskins, a history social studies secondary education senior from Louisville, Kentucky, was a student teacher this spring at Green County High School. Haskins graduated from Lindsey Wilson on May 2 with a bachelor of arts degree in secondary ed...

May 8, 2026, 4:21pm EDT

Lindsey Wilson University student Allison Michels '26 of Crestwood, Kentucky, serves as Lindsey Wilson University student teacher this spring. Michels is a elementary education graduate from the university.

Oldham County Resident Serves as Lindsey Wilson University Student Teacher

Allison Michels, an elementary education senior from Crestwood, Kentucky, was a student teacher this spring at Russell Springs Elementary School and Adair County Elementary School. Michels graduated from Lindsey Wilson on May 2 with a bachelor of arts...

May 8, 2026, 4:20pm EDT

Lindsey Wilson University student Preston Parks '26 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, serves as Lindsey Wilson University student teacher this spring. Parks is a physical education and health graduate from the university.

Warren County Resident Serves as Lindsey Wilson University Student Teacher

Preston Parks, a physical education and health senior from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was a student teacher this spring at Adair County Primary Center and Russell County High School. Parks graduated from Lindsey Wilson on May 2 with a bachelor of arts d...

May 8, 2026, 4:17pm 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.