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HBCUs Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sues Lower Oxford Township Over New Special Events Ordinance Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is suing Lower Oxford Township and its board of supervisors over a new special events ordinance that would impact large gatherings at the HBCU. Ordinance 2026-02 requires a formal permit for any event expected to draw more than 500 people, which includes events like Lincoln’s homecoming celebrations and commencement ceremonies. Permit applications must be submitted 30 days in advance of the event and include information regarding proposed parking options for participants, traffic impact, safety requirements, compliance with emergency services, and coordination with state police. Event sponsors who hold their gatherings without an approved permit are subject to monetary fines and may be suspended for two years from applying for future permits. According to Lincoln University, this ordinance violates First Amendment rights to free speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion as it “unjustly restricts the entire Lincoln community’s ability to host and participate in gatherings essential to the academic mission of the university.” “Lower Oxford Township’s ordinance is a targeted, unconstitutional overreach that threatens the hallowed traditions ingrained in the university’s foundation,” said President Brenda A. Allen. “Lincoln University will remain on the front lines of protecting, defending, and advancing our community as we take this matter seriously.” In October 2025, Jujuan Jeffers, a 20-year-old man unaffiliated with Lincoln University, was shot and killed during a homecoming celebration on the HBCU’s campus. Earlier this year, Jeffers’ family filed a lawsuit against the university for prioritizing the “college experience” over safety. The suit claimed that Lower Oxford Township had warned Lincoln about potential public safety concerns prior to the event, but Lincoln administrators failed to address those concerns. TagsLincoln University of Pennsylvania LinkedinEmailFacebookCopy URL Leave a ReplyCancel reply Related Articles Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Promotes Three Administrators to New Roles Appointments & Awards Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sued by Family of Man Killed During Fall Homecoming Celebration HBCUs The Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces $1.7 Million in Grant Funding for HBCUs African-American History Get the FREE JBHE Weekly BulletinReceive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox Find a Job Post a Job Featured Jobs Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Whitehead Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Professor in Plasma Physics Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology Cummings Family Professor of the Practice in Entrepreneurship and Director Derby Entrepreneurship Center Latest News Half of Black Americans Describe Themselves as “Working Class” Research & Studies Joe Ricks to Chair the ACBSP Board of Directors Breaking News New Faculty Roles for Six Black Scholars in Higher Education Appointments & Awards Wilberforce University Partners with MacAir Aviation for Student Flight Training HBCUs Breaking News Joe Ricks to Chair the ACBSP Board of Directors Breaking News The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global accrediting body for business education. As chair, Xavier University of Louisiana's Joe Ricks will provide strategic leadership for the organization, which serves institutions in more than 60 countries. Cherae M. Farmer Is the First Black Woman to Lead the American Dental Education Association Breaking News Dr. Farmer has served as dean of the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College in Nashville for the past 11 years. She has more than three decades of experience in dental practice and education. JBHE Jobs Find a Job Post a Job Partner About Contact About Us JBHE is dedicated to the conscientious investigation of the status and prospects for African Americans in higher education. Phone: (570) 392-6797 BlueskyMail-1Facebook Get the FREE JBHE Weekly BulletinReceive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox