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Lynn University is a private university in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. Founded in 1962, the university awards associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,520.[1]

History

The school first opened in 1962 as Marymount College, a women’s junior college founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). Due to financial hardship, Marymount College sought to sell the books of its library. In 1971 academic administrator Donald E. Ross visited the campus to purchase the library, but decided to stay and help it succeed. He later became president of the institution. In 1974, the name was changed to the College of Boca Raton. In 1991, the College of Boca Raton was renamed Lynn University to honor insurance magnate Eugene M. Lynn, who had provided the school with generous funding.[2]

In 2003–2004, Ross was paid a salary of over $5,000,000, making him, at the time, the highest-paid college president in the nation.[3] Lynn University retained the national accounting firm KPMG to determine an appropriate retirement compensation package for Ross, considering his performance and 35-year term of service.[4]

On October 22, 2012, the university hosted the third and final 2012 U.S. presidential debate between U.S. president Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney concerning U.S. foreign policy. The debate was held at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson World Performing Arts Center and was moderated by journalist Bob Schieffer of CBS News.[5]

Academics

Academic programs

Entrance of Lynn University in Boca Raton

Lynn offers an undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Lynn offers more than 50 undergraduate degrees and 14 graduate degrees through its six colleges. Lynn’s core curriculum, the Dialogues][6] was recognized by Inside Higher Education as an example of how colleges and universities can increase the rigor of their academic offerings and improve the comprehensive education of their students.[7]

Dialogues

All undergraduate students at Lynn University complete the core curriculum the Dialogues. The core curriculum is taught through 12 courses centered on three themes: Self and Society; Justice and Civic Life; and Belief and Reason. In addition to liberal arts knowledge, the Dialogues core curriculum also focuses on skills and knowledge areas essential to the success of the 21st century student—Quantitative Reasoning and Scientific Literacy.[8]

January term

All undergraduate day students must also complete the three-course requirements of the January Term (J-term). J-term is a three-week immersive program focusing on citizenship, career preparation, and language and culture.[9]

iPad initiative

In 2013, Lynn launched the iPad initiative.[10] This initiative:[11]

  • is applicable to all Lynn University students
  • replaces traditional textbooks and saves students up to 90% on traditional textbook costs.
  • features Lynn’s core curriculum on e-readers enhanced with custom multimedia content.
  • provides students with education, productivity, social and news-related iOS apps—some free and some paid for by the university.

In 2016, Lynn provided all undergraduate day students and faculty with an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard.[12]

Athletics

Main article: Lynn Fighting Knights

Lynn University’s athletic teams are known as the Fighting Knights. The university is an NCAA Division II institution, the college’s athletic teams participate in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC). Lynn University teams have won a total of 25[13] NCAA and NAIA national championships, and 47[13] Sunshine State Conference championships. Men’s varsity sports are baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, swimming,[14] cross country and track & field.[15] Women’s varsity sports include basketball, golf, and lacrosse.[16]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ “Facts about Lynn”. Lynn University. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  2. ^ “The History of Lynn University”. Lynn University. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  3. ^ “College Presidents Break Into the Million-Dollar Club”. The Chronicle of Higher Education. November 18, 2005. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  4. ^ “Lynn’s President Paid Like A Prince: $5 Million In 2003–04”. tribunedigital-sunsentinel. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  5. ^ “Debate 2012 at Lynn University”. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  6. ^ “Dialogues”. Lynn University. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  7. ^ “Ramping Up Rigor”. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  8. ^ “Dialogues”. Lynn University. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  9. ^ “January Term | J-Term”. Lynn University. January 17, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  10. ^ “Lynn University to require all new students to buy iPads – InsideHigherEd”. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  11. ^ Lynn deploying one of the nation’s most extensive tablet-based learning efforts — Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida
  12. ^ “Lynn U Deploys iPad Pro – Campus Technology”. Campus Technology. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  13. ^ a b “Championship Titles — Lynn University Fighting Knights, Boca Raton, Florida”. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  14. ^ “Lynn University Further Expands Sports Programs with Men’s Swimming”. Lynn University. January 12, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  15. ^ “Lynn University Adds Men’s Cross Country and Track”. Lynn University. September 25, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  16. ^ “Lynn University Announces Addition of Women’s Lacrosse”. Lynn University. May 3, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  17. ^ “Rexy Rolle, Esq”. LinkedIn. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  18. ^ Brown, Stacy M. (January 3, 2019). “Flying High: Rexy Rolle Changing the Game in the Airline Industry”. The Washington Informer. Retrieved September 11, 2021.