Friends of Lucinda Phillips

Lucinda Phillips was a formerly enslaved woman from Kentucky who became a pioneering community leader and the foundress of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Her life reflects courage, perseverance, faith, and a commitment to creating opportunities for future generations. The Friends of Lucinda Phillips Campaign honors her remarkable legacy by supporting a fellowship that brings distinguished professionals, scholars, and thought leaders to the University of Wyoming.

The fellowship will provide opportunities for students, faculty, and the broader community to engage with visiting professionals whose expertise enriches teaching and learning in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College, and Philosophy. Through lectures, classroom engagement, public discussions, and mentorship, fellows will contribute fresh perspectives on the humanities, ethics, leadership, culture, and society.

Your gift will help establish a lasting legacy that connects Lucinda Phillips's spirit of service and community building to the intellectual life of the University of Wyoming. By supporting this fellowship, you are investing in transformative educational experiences that inspire critical thinking, meaningful dialogue, and a deeper understanding of the human experience.

Together, we can honor Lucinda Phillips's extraordinary journey by creating opportunities for future generations to learn from outstanding scholars and professionals whose work advances knowledge, understanding, and civic engagement.