Lincoln University names first director of new Security Sciences Institue
Madison Stuerman
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Lincoln University announced the hiring of its first director of the new Security Sciences Institute on Friday.
The university hired Adrian S. Petrescu as the SSI director, according to a news release.
Petrescu’s role will be to oversee the certificate program and related activities, recruitment and advising students in the programs.
The release states Petrescu’s experience includes a law degree from Creighton University, a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh and two master’s degrees from his home country of Romania.
“Petrescu’s extensive background in interdisciplinary sciences, journalism, management, public policy, law and international relations will serve Lincoln well at the institute,” a spokesperson for the University said in the release.
Petrescu will also develop a plan for SSI partnerships within the professional community of applied security sciences.
“The institute shall and will serve as a hub of active research and training and learning for the community of applied security sciences professionals in Missouri and the region and nationally,” Petrescu said in the release.
The Security Sciences Institute was launched this spring and focuses on emergency medical technician (EMT), cybersecurity, geospatial information systems (GIS), and mental health for first responders certificate programs.
The new building is currently under construction and is expected to be open in Fall 2026.