A Proud History-A Bright Future
The Lincoln University of Missouri ROTC Battalion has been proud to help
develop the leaders of tomorrow.
Military History of Lincoln University
Lincoln University was founded by the Enlisted men and Officers of the 62nd
and 65th Missouri Colored Volunteers. Lincoln became a Land-Grant Institution
in 1891 under the 2nd Morrill Act, which stated that military tactics would be
taught by the school.
Army ROTC Comes to Campus
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) was established at Lincoln on 1 July
1950. Originally organized as an engineer branch detachment, the program
converted to a general ROTC Unit in 1955 allowing commissionees to serve in all
branches of the Army.
Prominent Figures on Campus
Army ROTC remains a viable part of the heritage of Lincoln University. At
LU, cadets may obtain a minor in Military Science indicating the high esteem
held by University administrators for military training.
Lincoln University Army ROTC: The Tradition Lives On
Since 1950, approximately 700 men and women have been commissioned through
the LU Army ROTC Program. These lieutenants have gone on to lead distinguished
careers as General officers, doctors, lawyers, and even one who returned as the
LU President.
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