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Milken Educator Award recipient Sydney Newton ’16 is surrounded by jubilant Taylor County High School students as it is announced that Newton is Kentucky’s 64th recipient of the prestigious award on Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the school’s Citizens Bank Arena. (PHOTO BY COURTESY OF MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION)

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

When Sydney Newton '16 joined fellow Taylor County High School teachers, staff members and students on Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the school's Citizens Bank Arena, she assumed they were there to take part in what promised to be a fairly typical celebratory s...

Dec 18, 2025, 5:00am EST

Lindsey Wilson University President William T. Luckey Jr. addresses the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the university’s Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

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

Strong local support has been key in propelling Lindsey Wilson University's extraordinary success throughout this century. That was one of the messages Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. delivered Tuesday, Dec. 16, to members of the Columb...

Dec 17, 2025, 5:00am EST

Lindsey Wilson University professor Melissa Doan, center, is flanked by Assistant Vice President President of Educational Outreach Tommie Ann Saragas, left, and Lindsey WIlson School of Professional Counseling Regional Academic Director Kimberly Brown as they display a Malvina Farkle Day quilt Doan made for Brown and Saragas. The three were students together in the university’s graduate program in counseling.

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

Lindsey Wilson University professor Melissa Doan is turning t-shirts from an iconic annual Lindsey Wilson event into cherished keepsakes. Doan recently started to create quilts out of leftover T-shirts from Malvina Farkle Days, Lindsey Wilson's annual...

Dec 16, 2025, 7:00am EST

Lindsey Wilson University business graduate student Barbara Mendez of Liberty, Kentucky, left, explains the award-winning project, Moving Forward With Hope Inc., that she and fellow graduate student Shawna Kidd of Morehead, Kentucky, presented at the inaugural School of Graduate Business & Technology Student Showcase, held Saturday, Dec. 13, in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

Lindsey Wilson University Business Graduate Students Shine at Inaugural Student Showcase

The breadth and depth of student work in the Lindsey Wilson University School of Graduate Business & Technology were on display on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the school's inaugural Student Showcase. More than a dozen graduate students showed off seven proj...

Dec 16, 2025, 6:00am EST

Lindsey Wilson University art professor Tim Smith, left, and art major Tezon Mitchell ’27 of Greensburg, Kentucky, stand Monday, Dec. 15, next to the sculpture of Jane Todd Crawford in front of Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg. The sculpture was unveiled Dec. 13. Smith created the sculpture, and Mitchell was one of the LWU students who assisted him on the project.

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

Lindsey Wilson University art professor Tim Smith has created a sculpture that honors one of Kenutcky's medical pioneers. Smith's striking 11-foot bronze sculpture pays tribute to early 19th century resident Jane Todd Crawford of Green County. The art...

Dec 16, 2025, 5:00am EST

Lindsey Wilson University undergraduate student Angela Souders of Somerset, Kentucky, receives her School of Professional Counseling pin from LWU Assistant Vice President President of Educational Outreach Tommie Ann Saragas at the Somerset Pinning Ceremony, held Dec. 9 at New Beginnings Worship Center in Somerset. Souders earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling. The Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling honored 157 students who had earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling or a master of education degree in counseling through the university’s educational outreach program at seven pinning ceremonies held Dec. 4-12.

Lindsey Wilson University School of Professional Counseling Honors 157 Students

A little more than a week before Lindsey Wilson University history was made on Dec. 13 at Biggers Sports Center with the university's first commencement ceremony, the university's School of Professional Counseling made its own history by holding seven ...

Dec 16, 2025, 4:00am EST

Newly minted Lindsey Wilson University graduate Gabriella Devore of Knob Lick, Kentucky, poses for a picture with her fiance, Ryan Engle ’23 of Glasgow, Kentucky, and paternal grandmother, Sherry Devote, for her first cousin Audrey Young after Lindsey Wilson’s morning winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13. Devore earned a bachelor’s degree in human services and counseling. The university awarded a record 974 degrees at its 122nd commencement, held in two ceremonies in Biggers Center Center.

Lindsey Wilson University Celebrates First Commencement with Record Class

Lindsey Wilson University celebrated its first commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, by graduating the largest class in the school's 122-year history. The university awarded a total of 974 degrees -- 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degre...

Dec 13, 2025, 9:09pm EST

Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots, left, and Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton collect items for Operation Christmas Spirit on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Cralle Student Union Building that were donated by members of the Lindsey Wilson University community. Lindsey Wilson Director of Student Activities Stephanie Blackwood, second from left, coordinated the community drive on campus.

Lindsey Wilson University Community Helps Support Operation Christmas Spirit

Before they left campus for Christmas break, Lindsey Wilson University students, faculty and staff made sure that underprivileged Columbia-Adair County residents will have a merry and warm Christmas. Members of the LWU community donated more than 100 ...

Dec 12, 2025, 4:00am EST

Members of the Lindsey Wilson University Bonner Scholars program presented winter coats to students in the Adair County Head Start on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The Lindsey Wilson Bonner Scholar Program’s “Coats for Kids” donated 48 winter coats -- along with winter hats and gloves, toys and games -- to Head Start. In the last 14 years, “Coats for Kids” has donated more than 700 coats to Adair County Head Start students. Joining the Head Start students are, from left: LWU student Jay Woodall ’27 of Somerset, Kentucky; LWU Bonner Assistant Director Yayi Sonnabend ’23; LWU Director of Civic Engagement, Student Leadership and the Bonner Scholar Program Kisha Burton ’13; Head Start teacher Courtney Wilson; Head Start teacher assistant Andrea Thomas; and LWU student Emmalee Miller ’27 of Louisville, Kentucky.

Lindsey Wilson University Bonner Scholar Program Donates 48 Coats to Adair County Head Start

A Lindsey Wilson University community service program reached a milestone on Wednesday, Dec. 10, but more significant than the achievement is the program's impact. Members of the LWU Bonner Scholar Program delivered 48 winter coats to Adair County Hea...

Dec 10, 2025, 1:41pm EST

Lindsey Wilson University Dean of Students Chris Schmidt welcomes Saniyah Shelton ’28 of Central City, Kentucky, with a fist bump to the fall Midnight Breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. A total of 482 LWU students attended the semiannual late-night event.

Lindsey Wilson University Midnight Breakfast Gives Students a Break from Finals

It's usually silent on most December nights in the Lindsey Wilson University Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. But at 9:52 p.m CT on Tuesday, Dec. 9, more than 50 Lindsey Wilson undergraduates were stirring as they lined up outside the bu...

Dec 10, 2025, 3:35am EST

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.