Lincoln University is a historically Black university (HBCU) located in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Specifically, the main campus address is 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352. Wikipedia+3Lincoln University+3Lincoln University
The institution also operates a satellite location in Philadelphia: the School of Adult & Continuing Education (SACE) at 3020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Lincoln University
Key facts about the campus and context:
- The main campus covers roughly 422 to 429 acres in a rural-suburban setting. Lincoln University
- The university is about 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia.
- Founded in 1854 as the Ashmun Institute, renamed Lincoln University in 1866, and is widely regarded as the first degree-granting HBCU in the U.S. Wikipedia
The Shooting at Lincoln University: What Happened?
During the university’s homecoming weekend, a tragic shooting incident occurred. Key details include:
- On the night of Saturday, October 25, 2025, gunfire broke out during outdoor festivities at Lincoln University’s homecoming celebration. AP News
- The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m., near the International Cultural Center (ICC) parking lot, where tents and tables were set up for tailgating and socializing after a football game. CBS News
- One person was killed and six others wounded in the incident. AP News
- A person found in possession of a firearm was detained, and investigators are working to determine whether multiple shooters were involved. The campus is not believed to be under an ongoing threat.
Homecoming 2025 at Lincoln University
The 2025 homecoming festivities at Lincoln University were planned with a rich schedule and multiple locations
- The kickoff event took place at the SACE building in Philadelphia’s University City campus on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the student newspaper The Lincolnian. Lincoln University
- The main campus in Chester County hosted the bulk of the homecoming activities, including a tailgate/yard-fest, the football game, and alumni events. Lincoln University
- Specifically for Saturday, October 25:
- Alumni Breakfast Meet & Greet: 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union Building. Lincoln University
- Tailgating/Yardfest: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., ICC Parking Lot. Lincoln University
- Football Game: 1:00 p.m. at Dr. Frank Tick Coleman Field. Lincoln University
- Other alumni and student-focused events throughout the weekend.