Lincoln, Illinois

Lincoln College Student Crosses Commencement Stage at Age of 97

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Bill and Jean Gossett have been active and enthusiastic supporters of Lincoln College, its mission, and its programs for decades.

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  • Bill and Jean Gossett have been active and enthusiastic supporters of Lincoln College, its mission, and its programs for decades.
  • "\nFounded in 1865 as Lincoln University, Lincoln College is the only institution of higher education named after President Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime.
  • Today, Lincoln College operates two campuses in the Central Illinois region united in the goal of uniquely empowering students to realize their full potential.
  • More information on Lincoln College and its academic programs can be found at lincolncollege.edu\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lincoln-college-student-crosses-...\n'

Lincoln College Extends Price Match Deadline

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'LINCOLN, Ill., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College is extending its application deadline for the school\'s innovative Price Match Program until August 1.\n"With the uncertainty of the last year, we want to do everything we possibly can to reduce the stress of making college decisions.

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  • b'LINCOLN, Ill., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College is extending its application deadline for the school\'s innovative Price Match Program until August 1.\n"With the uncertainty of the last year, we want to do everything we possibly can to reduce the stress of making college decisions.
  • "Lincoln College offers scholarships or grants to all full-time traditional students and the Price Match program is just one option that we have available to make sure that every student can afford college.
  • If the student meets all eligibility requirements, Lincoln College attempts to not only match the net price of the competing offer, but may include an additional $2,000 award ($1,000 per semester) as part of the Lincoln College financial aid package.\nAny full-time student, including freshman and transfer students, can apply for the program if they meet the minimum eligibility requirements.\nWhile the Price Match Program is a merit-based program, Lincoln College offers many other merit and need-based scholarships and grants.
  • "\nWhile the Price Match Program requires acceptance to a baccalaureate degree granting institution, Lincoln College remains a hybrid institution also offering two-year associate degree programs in a residential college setting.\nLincoln College also offers its highly successful and affordable "Accelerated Bridge to Education (ABE)" program for working adults.

Lincoln College Students Take Awards at Broadcasters Conference

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Monday, April 5, 2021

The group also won their entry for a press release promoting the Lincoln College television station (LCTV) airing the Lynx basketball games.

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  • The group also won their entry for a press release promoting the Lincoln College television station (LCTV) airing the Lynx basketball games.
  • It speaks volumes about our faculty, curriculum, and the hands-on experience students receive at Lincoln College," said Lincoln College President David Gerlach.
  • The Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and New Media at Lincoln College prepares students for career in all types of media production.
  • Founded in 1865 as Lincoln University, Lincoln College is the only institution of higher education named after President Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime.

Lincoln College Still Offering Price Match Program

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

LINCOLN, Ill., Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College, an institution with a tradition of offering affordable, quality education that goes back more than 150 years, is continuing its third year of offering the Price Match Program to qualifying students.

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  • LINCOLN, Ill., Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College, an institution with a tradition of offering affordable, quality education that goes back more than 150 years, is continuing its third year of offering the Price Match Program to qualifying students.
  • With the Lincoln College Price Match Program, we expanded our options to make financing a college education easier," said David Gerlach, president of Lincoln College.
  • While the Price Match Program is a merit-based program, Lincoln College offers many other merit and need-based scholarships and grants.
  • While the Price Match Program requires acceptance to a baccalaureate degree granting institution, Lincoln College remains a hybrid institution also offering two-year associate degree programs in a residential college setting.

Lincoln College Still Offering Price Match Program

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

With the Lincoln College Price Match Program, we expanded our options to make financing a college education easier," said David Gerlach, president of Lincoln College.

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  • With the Lincoln College Price Match Program, we expanded our options to make financing a college education easier," said David Gerlach, president of Lincoln College.
  • The Price Match Program states that if a student receives a better financial aid package from another qualifying college or university, the student can provide Lincoln College with a copy of the competing financial aid award letter.If the student meets all eligibility requirements, Lincoln College attempts to not only match the net price of the competing offer, but may include an additional $2,000 award ($1,000 per semester) as part of the Lincoln College financial aid package.
  • While the Price Match Program is a merit-based program, Lincoln College offers many other merit- and need-based scholarships and grants.
  • While the Price Match Program requires acceptance to a baccalaureate degree granting institution, Lincoln College remains a hybrid institution also offering two-year associate degree programs in a residential college setting.

Lincoln College Unveils Price Match Program

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Monday, December 3, 2018

LINCOLN, Ill., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College, an institution with a tradition of offering affordable, quality education that goes back more than 150 years, and the only college named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime, has announced a new "Lincoln College Price Match Program," that updates the College's commitment to affordability to meet the needs of 21st century students.

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  • LINCOLN, Ill., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College, an institution with a tradition of offering affordable, quality education that goes back more than 150 years, and the only college named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime, has announced a new "Lincoln College Price Match Program," that updates the College's commitment to affordability to meet the needs of 21st century students.
  • With the new 'Lincoln College Price Match Program' we are expanding our options to make financing a college education easier," said David Gerlach, president of Lincoln College.
  • While the Price Match Program is a merit-based program, Lincoln College offers many other merit- and need-based scholarships and grants.
  • While the Price Match Program requires acceptance to a baccalaureate degree granting institution, Lincoln College remains a hybrid institution also offering two-year associate degree programs in a residential college setting.

Lincoln College Says 'Game On' with NAIA

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

LINCOLN, Ill., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College announced its acceptance into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) with a "Game On" rally Wednesday, April 18.

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  • LINCOLN, Ill., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lincoln College announced its acceptance into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) with a "Game On" rally Wednesday, April 18.
  • "This is a major accomplishment and a critical step in returning to our roots as a four-year university," Lincoln College President David Gerlach said.
  • "Having the opportunity to help make the transition to the NAIA was one of the things that most attracted me to Lincoln College," said Mark Perdue, who was recently appointed Athletic Director for Lincoln College.
  • Lincoln College was one of eight institutions approved, bringing the total number of NAIA member institutions to 253.