History
The Spellmann Era, Episode 4: Spellmann left behind a legacy on LU
On Aug. 30, 2006, just before fall semester started, Dennis Spellmann died from cancer at age 70. […]
Kayla Drake
History
The Spellmann Era, Episode 3: Spellmann’s tough leadership was controversial with students, faculty
Once Spellmann came, students became upset that they lost the freedom they used to have. And among professors, some remember the Spellmann era as hard work. […]
History
The Spellmann Era, Episode 2: Spellmann’s clever business approach brought results and criticism
Some have hailed Spellmann as a business genius, but not everyone was happy with the way he ran things, whether it be the residents whose homes he bought up for student housing, or faculty who disagreed with his business-like approach to Lindenwood. […]
History
The Spellmann Era, Episode 1: Meet the unconventional president who saved Lindenwood
Limited enrollment and significant debt almost pushed the institution to shut its doors. That is, until Dennis Spellman got behind the wheel. […]
Culture
Raising the curtain on theater waste
This year, Lindenwood University was budgeted to spend nearly $50,000 on theater sets, and after the final curtain call, almost everything will end up in the dumpster. […]