From: Young, Misty [mailto:YoungM@lincolnu.edu] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 10:53 AM Subject: Alumna Accepted to School of Medicine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT MISTY YOUNG (573) 681-6032 March 10, 2017 ALUMNA ACCEPTED TO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Jefferson City, MO- A graduate of Lincoln University will continue her education in a prestigious medical school. Jonelle Campbell, a May 2016 graduate, has been accepted to the Duke University School of Medicine. She will enroll in the Master of Biomedical Sciences program. Campbell, who was a scholar within the Lincoln University Honors College, earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and graduated magna cum laude. [cid:image004.jpg@01D2998D.0D6F4480]Campbell is a native of Mount Kisco, New York, who was a member of the Lincoln University Women's Track Team. She was a member of the 2014 and 2016 National Championship Teams as a triple, long and high jumper. Campbell was featured as the spotlight MIAA Student-Athlete in February 2016. As a student, peers, faculty and staff recognized Campbell for her leadership in and out of the classroom. She served as a Community Assistant within the honors program helping acclimate students new to the prestigious program. In addition, she also served as an Academic Peer Tutor. Kevin Thomas, Director of Academic Learning Communities-Honors College, says he is certain Campbell will be a success in her new program. "Jonelle has proven time and again, through academics, athletics and student leadership that she is more than capable of succeeding in any academically rigorous environment." ### Misty Young Director Office of University Relations 573-681-6032 youngm@lincolnu.edu<mailto:youngm@lincolnu.edu> www.lincolnu.edu<http://www.lincolnu.edu/> [cid:image003.png@01D29982.BAC449B0]