At LeMoyne-Owen College, you’re more than just a student—you’re part of a proud legacy of excellence, resilience, and community. We provide a close-knit, supportive environment where your voice is heard, your dreams are nurtured, and your potential is limitless. Here, you won’t get lost in the crowd—you’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and make an impact. Welcome to LOC—where history meets opportunity, and you are the future.
LeMoyne-Owen College proudly serves the students and community of Memphis as the city’s sole HBCU.
We set standards and exceed goals.
2026 Commencement Celebration
It is with great pride that we invite you to the 156th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026. Join us as we celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our graduates and their journey toward a future filled with promise and success.
We are pleased to share that our beloved institution received an anonymous donation of $500,000 toward expanding and improving our campus and facilities. Our beloved institution is overdue for some major improvements and we accept this contribution as a vote of confidence in our mission, leadership and team that will continue to work together to move this institution forward. ![]()
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If you would like to contribute to our mission as well, you can donate online at loc.edu by clicking GIVE, or contact our OIA department for additional information.
With deep sadness, LeMoyne-Owen College shares the passing of our brilliant, beloved alumnus, Dr. Clarence Christian '68.![]()
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Dr. Christian was instrumental in leading the desegregation of mass transit and public libraries in Memphis and remained a dedicated champion of educational excellence and Black History. A walking thesaurus of all things LOC, his generous spirit and wisdom will be profoundly missed.![]()
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We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and pray for comfort for us all.
Let’s Achieve Magic
Here, you’ll grow into a leader, empowered by history, driven by purpose, and forever connected to the place where the magic began.