News & Events

First graduate from new program passes Certified Financial Planner Certification

April 24, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

The School of Business would like to congratulate Joshua Swartz for passing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam. Joshua Swartz graduated in May 0f 2011 with a degree in Finance, while also completing the education...

 

LU Enactus team receives award for Rookie of the Year

April 1, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

The Liberty University Enactus team recently had the opportunity to compete against other colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic Enactus Regional Competition in Charlotte, North Carolina. Regional competitions are dramatic, energy-filled events...

 

Blackboard exec speaks to business students

March 18, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

Liberty University School of Business students participated in a question-and-answer session with Siegfried Behrens, president of global sales at Blackboard, Inc., on Monday in the Williams Stadium tower for the school’s fourth alternative convocation of the semester...

 

From Liberty to military leader

March 8, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

During the winter intensives, the School of Business welcomed LU alumni, Master Sergeant (MSG) Will Gunzelman.  MSG Gunzelman served for 23 years in the U.S. Army, 20 of which was in Special Forces, more commonly known as “Green Berets”...

 

School of Business hosts career fair

March 5, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

Liberty University’s business students and alumni practiced their business etiquette and networking abilities for 28 companies that attended the School of Business Career Fair, Feb. 28 in the Williams Stadium Tower...

 

2013 Business study tour opportunity to Rome, Italy

February 28, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

Space is still available for you to study in Rome, Italy with Dr. Brian Satterlee (June 15 - 24). This 10-day tour features living in the heart of Rome in a college resident hall- style building, entrance fees to all sites, very comfortable...

 

Keys of success from VP of Sales from McGraw-Hill and CEO of Area 9

February 27, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

The School of Business welcomed special guest Doug Hughes to their convocation service Monday, Feb. 18, where students heard first-hand what it takes to succeed and the steps to getting there. Hughes, the chief sales officer at McGraw-Hill...

 

Leading jeweler CEO speaks to business students

February 6, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

Every semester, Liberty University welcomes prominent speakers from across the professional, political, and spiritual spectrum, as a supplement to classroom learning. On Wednesday, business students heard from Marc Fink, CEO of Fink’s Jewelers, one of the top jewelers in the country...

 

LU AMA team finished as semi-finalists in national competition

February 6, 2013: Liberty University School of Business

The 2012-2013 Liberty University AMA Collegiate Case Competition Team was named a Semi-Finalist team in a national competition among 61 participating universities in North America.

This Semi-Finalist Award placed the Liberty team in the top 13 papers submitted as judged by a panel of marketing professors and professional marketers...

 

Founder and CEO of Bud's Best Cookies comes to LU

December 4, 2012: Liberty University School of Business

The Small Business Entrepreneurship (BUSI 435) and the Principles  of Management (BUSI 310) class had the pleasure of welcoming Bud Cason, founder and CEO of Bud's Best Cookies on December 3rd  and 4th to the classroom. Mr. Cason shared his story and passion for the cookie-making business. Concluding the presentation, Mr. Cason provided bags of cookies for every student to take with them... 

 

Entrepreneur from Premiere Companies brand speaks to students

October 25, 2012: Liberty University School of Business

Entrepreneur Scott Jones, founder of multiple companies and organizations under the Premiere Companies brand, spoke to Liberty University students in the Small Business Entrepreneurship (BUSI 435) class on Wednesday, October 24, 2012...
 

 

 

Liberty ranks in top 5 for online accounting degrees!

June 20, 2012: Liberty University School of Business

TopCollegesOnline.org, a website for people researching online programs of study, recently ranked Liberty University No. 4 in its list of top 10 online accounting degree programs. According to the site, “Liberty’s world renowned online programs have catered to the intellectual and educational..."



 


Alumnus wins prestigious award

June 13, 2012: Liberty University School of Business

Our Liberty University School of Business Online students has shown their skills and finesse once again as '06 Alumnus Eric Hartel was named one of the 19 top scorers on the CPA certification exam earning him the Elijah Watt Sells Award in a test that over 100,000 people nationwide...



 


Overton Graduate School of Business and ACBSP

May 25, 2012: Liberty University School of Business

Although already fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Liberty University School of Business has chosen to pursue specialized accreditation for the MBA and MSA business programs. The Graduate Business Programs in the Overton School of Business have been accepted for candidacy for accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized accreditation agency for business education. Membership includes 585 educational institutions as members, 413 of which have successfully achieved accreditation. In addition membership includes fifteen corporations and twenty emeritus members.


Student's competition highlights in the School of Business

May 21, 2012: Liberty University School of Business

Liberty University University School of Business students have been known to be innovative and "go-getting," and ABC 13 news took notice. Young entrepreneurs from LU, as well as other neighboring schools, will be participating in a competition that allows the students to take their ideas and pitch them to a panel of judges to sell them on their idea or product. "This competition will not only pave the way for this regions economy but it will also motivate our students", Region 200 Executive Director Bryan David says.

The School of Business strives not only to train champions in the workplace, but also, as our motto states, to train champions for Christ. This competition will allow our students to participate in an event that will not only get their talents and abilities notices, but also be a witness unto the other schools and judges. The Center for Entrepreneurship will continue to work with these students throughout this process and further develop their skills and hopefully open the door for other business students to participate.

 

Graduate School of Business named for longtime supporters

October 24, 2011: Liberty University School of Business

Chancellor and President Jerry Falwell, Jr. announced today that Liberty University is naming its Graduate School of Business the A.W. and Lois Overton Graduate School of Business, after longtime supporters who played a significant role in Liberty’s history.

Alton Woodley (“A.W.”) Overton was a successful businessman who supported Liberty’s founder, Dr. Jerry Falwell...