President George H.W. Bush gives the Commencement address on May 12.
1990 – First Doctoral Graduate
Liberty awards its first doctoral degree to a Doctor of Ministry graduate.
1990 – Vines Center
Vines Center is completed, and Convocation is held there for the first time in the fall.
1990
1991 – First Nursing Graduates
Liberty graduates its first nursing students.
1991 – Big South
Liberty Athletics joins the Big South Conference.
1991
1992 – Dining Hall
Reber-Thomas Dining Hall opens its doors after months of prayer for God’s financial provision.
1992 – Coffeehouse
Liberty hosts its first Coffeehouse.
1992
1993 – First Block Party
Liberty holds its first Block Party before the fall semester.
1993 – Spirit Rock
An 8-ton rock arrives on campus and introduces the ongoing tradition of painting the Spirit Rock for special occasions, athletic games, and school pride.
1993
1994 – Basketball Champions
Men’s basketball claims the Big South Conference championship for the first time and receives its first berth to the NCAA tournament.
1994 – Debate Team Wins Big
Liberty’s Debate Team makes university and national collegiate debate history by claiming the national championship in both the American Debate Association and the National Debate Tournament.
1994
1995 – Benefactors
Two major benefactors purchase the majority of Liberty’s debt.
1995 – Internet at Liberty
The campus enters the information superhighway by going online, giving students access to digital communication systems and the internet.
1995
1996 – Celebration of 25 Years
Liberty University celebrates 25 years of Training Champions for Christ.
1996 – University Continues to Grow
Liberty encompasses more than 3,000 acres worth $200 million dollars.
1996
1997 – Basketball to the NCAA Tournament
Women’s basketball claims the Big South Championship and heads to the NCAA Tournament for the first time.
1997 – Change of Presidents
President A. Pierre Guillermin retires and passes the mantle to Dr. John M. Borek Jr.
1997
1998 – Food Court
The Hangar Food Court is constructed in the academic courtyard.
1998 – Residence Hall
A large six-story residence hall called Dorm 33 is built, providing additional living spaces for 425 female students.
1998
1999 – Anonymous Gift
A $9 million anonymous gift provides funding for an additional three floors to be added to DeMoss Hall.