LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — Dr. Coleman, affectionately known as “Tick”, was a graduate of Lincoln University’s Class of 1935. He was a premier advocate who dedicated more than 50 years of his life and work to his Alma Mater and his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi (Beta Chapter). Dr. Tick Coleman was a drum major for all that is great about Lincoln. While at Lincoln, Dr. Coleman played football and was instrumental in helping the sport to return to the University after the sport had been away from the university for more than 48 years. In addition, he served as a mentor for many of Lincoln’s illustrious alumni. Dr. Tick Coleman cared deeply for young people and did whatever he could to help with their needs, including self-financing scholarships and organizing bus services from Lincoln’s rural Chester County campus to Philadelphia. In addition to his Lincoln accomplishments, Dr. Coleman was one of the Philadelphia area’s first black Eagle Scouts.
The annual scholarship event honors other outstanding Lincoln Alumni who exemplify the attributes of Dr. Coleman. Alumni Awardees are nominated by their peers and chosen based on excellence shown to the University, in their careers, and or in service to their community. This years’ event will be a hybrid event and will feature a full program in person and online.
This years’ keynote speaker will be Richard Gordon, VI, Lincoln Alum Class of ’94, three-time National Principal of the Year, Pennsylvania State Principal of the Year Award Winner, and N.A.S.S.P. National Distinguished Principal Awardee. Gordon is currently the Principal of Paul Roberson High School, in Philadelphia.
Our 2022 Alumni Awards recipients are:
- Eric J. Becoats, Ed.D. ‘88
- Sandra Marigna Harmon, ’81
- Rev. Dr. Calvin S. Morris, ’63
- Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, ’74
- Richardean Smalls, ’75
Support for the event can be made via donation, sponsorship or purchase of event tickets, and or the purchase of Ads in the 2022 Souvenir Booklet. Event tickets, Ads, donations and sponsorships may be purchased on Eventbrite or via the AALU website at www.aalu-philachapter.org. The souvenir booklet will be available in person and virtually, online.
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