With upcoming Virginia elections in November, Liberty is encouraging students to vote. Students hoping to impact local issues like food taxes can register to vote by Oct. 16 The end is near for a multitude of political terms, both local and statewide, and Liberty University students have an opportunity to determine the future of Virginia. With general election and […]
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Liberty looking for ways to provide students with more parking options around campus. In lieu of walking from Zone 4 or other distant parking locations on campus, LUPD suggests utilizing LU Transit and LU Safe Ride. With campus-wide complaints about parking, or lack thereof, Liberty University’s Planning and Construction Department is working tirelessly to increase the number of residential […]
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Panel of pastors discuss legacy of late Pastor Adrian Rogers in Convocation on Sept. 15. Rogers is remembered as a man whose life reflected his teaching. Liberty University celebrated the life and legacy of Adrian Rogers, the former pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention on Sep. 15th at Convocation. […]
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Hobby Lobby president spoke in Convocation about Museum of the Bible and the Bible’s impact on the world. Museum opening Nov. 17 utilizes technology to bring Bible to life for visitors. President of Hobby Lobby and chairman of the new Museum of the Bible Steve Green spoke at Liberty University’s Convocation to increase awareness about the Bible and its […]
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The successor to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma has already had an encounter with an integral part of Liberty University’s family. The head pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, Jonathan Falwell, and his wife, Shari, were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on the Caribbean island of St. Martin when they were caught in the middle of a Category 5 storm. Falwell […]
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LU Send Now team provides disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey While many across the country are bracing for the winds and waves of Hurricane Irma, a group of 10 Liberty University students in partnership with LU Send Now, traveled to assist with disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Twelve volunteers, 10 students and […]
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Liberty’s campus stays busy with the Commonwealth Games and more While students were gone, Liberty University’s campus buzzed with activity during the summer months. Among those activities, the university received national recognition as Virginia’s first Purple Heart University, hosted the Virginia Commonwealth Games and auctioned off WFFP-TV for $23.1 million. Purple Heart University On July 27, Liberty was recognized by […]
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Healthier Campus Initiative helps students live healthier lifestyles Liberty University’s Department of Student Health Center and Wellness Initiatives announced it is holding a weeklong live healthy campaign and “Catch the Health Wave” expo Sept. 25—Oct. 1 to raise better awareness of how students can stay healthy in all areas of their life while on campus. The campaign will host […]
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Virginia politicians prepare for Nov. elections Despite cooler weather on the horizon, the state of Virginia is heating up as a plethora of political elections looms over the people. On Nov. 7, Virginia will have a series of elections, including local and statewide seats such as attorney general, lieutenant governor and governor. Running for governor to replace incumbent Democrat Terry […]
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New required general education classes help students gain insight on conducting research across academic fields. In addition to Inquiry 101 and Research 201, students have research opportunities with faculty and research week. Liberty University did its homework on how to become a research school and changed the general education requirements for 2017-2018 Degree Completion Plans to focus more on research. […]
Read moreLiberty’s Center for Law and Government to host Constitution Week in Sept. Liberty University’s Center for Law and Government is hosting the first school-wide Constitution Week, Sept. 18- Sept. 22 at various locations on Liberty’s campus. The free event is inspired by the 230th anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Former U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt has propelled the […]
Read moreJudge dismisses majority of claims in lawsuit against Liberty University Eleven out of 18 claims in a lawsuit filed by former Liberty football player Cameron Jackson against Liberty University and other parties were dismissed following a ruling from a U.S. district court judge Aug. 3. The lawsuit, originally filed by Jackson on April 14, 2017, comes as a response […]
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Hawkins announces retirement from office in 2018 Provost and Chief Academic Officer Ron Hawkins announced Aug. 18 that he will retire from the Provost’s Office in June 2018, after serving in that office since 2006. Hawkins arrived at Liberty University four decades ago to teach Bible classes and homiletics and has served the university in various capacities since. Before […]
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Liberty installs new traffic lights near Wards road, improving flow A new traffic light and pedestrian walk light has been installed on campus at the Wards Road intersection near the tunnel to help alleviate congestion of automotive and foot traffic. Daniel Deter, vice president of major construction at Liberty University, said the push to put in a traffic […]
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OBITUARY – Krista Buchanan Liberty University alumna Krista Buchanan died in a fatal plane accident July 17 in Mesa, Arizona. Buchanan, who was known by her maiden name Evers during her time at Liberty, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations in 2016. According to the Mesa police department, Buchanan and pilot Alan Ram were […]
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