Lindsey Wilson Alumni & Friends

We have less than two weeks before the deadline. Get your nominations in before June 30th!

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 alumni awards. Categories include the ones below:

Outstanding Young Alumnus (2010-2025 Alum)
Given in recognition of an outstanding graduate within the last 15 years whose achievements have been significant to Lindsey Wilson University, to the general welfare of their community, and to their profession.

Distinguished Alumnus Award (1940s - 2009 Alum)
Given in recognition of those who have distinguished themselves professionally, brought honor to Lindsey Wilson, and have made significant contributions of time and/or philanthropy to their alma mater and their community.

Distinguished Service Award (Any Alum)
Given in recognition of exceptional or continuing service to their career fields and devotion to their alma mater. This award seeks to publicly recognize individuals who have volunteered significant amounts of time, talent, and resources to LWU.

Honorary Alumnus Award (Anyone who isn't an alum)
Given in recognition of friends of Lindsey Wilson University who have demonstrated a close affinity to LWU, rendered exceptional support and leadership to the University, and embody the University's mission.

Click here to submit your nomination. Deadline is June 30th.
https://form.jotform.com/260206089112145

For more info, contact Allison Cross at [email protected].

Join us for an informational seminar on estate planning with two Lindsey Wilson University alumni who are leading the way in their fields.

Casey Hardy McGowan and Lindsey Wilson Gosser, of State Farm, will help guide participants through how to develop an estate plan, life insurance, and more on July 23rd at 5 pm CST in the Slider Recital Hall.

RSVP by July 20th at https://form.jotform.com/261384772171056

For questions, contact Allison Cross at [email protected].

It may be hot now, but Homecoming is in November this year. That means cooler weather in the bleachers. Get your LWU merch now!

Order here: https://lwualumnishop.com/collections/all

These cropped shirts are great for the summer heat. We have limited sizes in stock at the Alumni House. Available in gray or vintage white.

Vintage White: https://lwualumnishop.com/products/lwu-legacy-crop-tee-vintage-white?variant=48519542341851

Gray: https://lwualumnishop.com/products/lwu-legacy-crop-tee-vintage-athletic-heather?variant=48519551221979

We are loving these customized letterman jackets. Magic Monograms & Embroidery

Get your own here: https://lwualumnishop.com/collections/all

Sending prayers to the Stanford community as they mourn the passing of LWU alum Dalton Miller ‘94.

“Dalton was a very effective leader, and was hugely popular with both city staff and city constituents.

A tireless worker and city promoter, Dalton went to great lengths to make Stanford a better place.”

UPDATE 6/1/2005 (from Abigail Roberts at Lincoln Couny Daily News)

Joe Lynn Gilliland will be the interim mayor under an executive order entered by Dalton Miller in 2022.

He will have the authority and power to perform any and all necessary executive functions, other than the ability to approve ordinances or promulgate regulations.

Councilman Joe Tackett will have the authority approve ordinances or promulgate regultuons.

The council has 30 days to appoint an interim mayor until thvotees choose one in November.

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Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller has passed away after a brave and public two-year battle with cancer.

He was elected mayor in the 2020 special election to fill the term of Scottie Ernst who died unexpectedly in a mowing accident.

Dalton was re-elected to a full term in 2022 and had been a two-term city council member before becoming mayor.

Sadly, Dalton is the third Stanford Mayor claimed by death in the past 12 years. T. J. Hill won the 2014 election but passed away unexpectedly two weeks later, before taking office.

The city succession plan will be followed until the council can appoint an interim mayor.

In 2020, the council went outside the council chambers and chose local Reverend Jerry Wilkinson, who served several months until the special election was held.

Unless the succession plan has been changed since 2020, Stanford Fire Chief Scott Maples will serve as interim mayor for 30 days until an interim mayor is appointed by the council.

The non-partisan Stanford Mayor seat is up for election in the November election.

Dalton was a very effective leader, and was hugely popular with both city staff and city constituents.

A tireless worker and city promoter, Dalton went to great lengths to make Stanford a better place.

Rest in peace, Dalton, your hard journey is concluded.

(Pictured is Dalton in one of his many themed uniforms that he wore to city events.)e

We are sending out prayers to LWU alum Dalton Miller, Mayor of Stanford, KY, who is battling cancer. Dalton is originally from Adair County and attended Lindsey Wilson in the early 90s.

We made a pit stop in Terre Haute, IN and visited J. Frank Hoxworth ‘69. ⚔️

We had a great breakfast this morning with Justin Cason ‘10, from Monticello, IN.