Liberty University business students had the opportunity to listen to Dean Parker, founder and CEO of Callis Communications, a leading company in unified cloud communication services, Thursday, Nov. 8. The 1996 Liberty alumnus encouraged students to do what they love and focus on Christ. Parker came to the event with Callis’s Executive Vice President, Troy Hartless, a 1993 Liberty alumnus. […]
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The Liberty University Flames Club raised more than $14,000 toward the victims of Hurricane Sandy in their victory against Stony Brook Saturday, Nov. 10. Their project, dubbed #fillthebill, resulted in the Flames Club partnering with long-time associate Gleaning For The World (GFTW) to raise funds for their New York-based opponents and pledging $1 for every person who showed up to […]
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The Liberty University D1 men’s hockey team lost by one goal to defending American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) champion University of Delaware Friday, Nov. 9th. The game was a defensive struggle down to the wire, but the Flames were unable to hold off the Blue Hens, losing 2-1. The Flames found themselves on the defensive during the first several minutes […]
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Liberty’s volleyball team swept the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs in three sets (25-21, 25-20, 25-20) Saturday, Nov. 10, while they celebrated senior day.
Prior to the match, the Lady Flames recognized seniors Lauren Bosché, Erica Manor […]
Winthrop Eagles men’s soccer program proved that tournament seedings should be taken with a grain of salt during this year’s Big South Championship. The Eagles were seeded sixth going into the tournament, but they managed to beat the top three seeds that were expected to take the championship title based on their conference performance. Liberty University was the first victim […]
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With the holiday season just around the corner, the Virginia Christmas Spectacular has been preparing for another round of productions featuring a musical show celebrating the Christmas season and the birth of God’s only son, Jesus Christ. According to the director of the Virginia Christmas Spectacular, Lorie Marsh, this year’s production, titled “Yes, Virginia … Christmas Letter,” will feature 300-400 […]
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Liberty University students and Lynchburg residents are preparing to kick off the Christmas season with a workout Saturday, Dec. 1 at the first annual HIS Vision Christmas Zumba Event. Everyone in attendance must raise $30 in order to participate, which is enough for the HIS Vision Project to provide a free eye exam and glasses for one child. Innovations is […]
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Lights flicker as students run onto the stage, wide smiles fading to the cheerful words of the song they chose to perform. Each year, the Christmas Coffeehouse at Liberty University offers drama, music and student-submitted video performances that highlight the participants’ hidden talents. “Christmas Coffeehouse is by far the most exciting event we host the entire school year,” Stephanie Ward, […]
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Jeff Burnham, a pilot working for Flying Mission Services in Botswana, advances up the aviation ranks The Liberty University School of Aeronautics is a different place than it was when Jeff Burnham left for Botswana. A 2009 graduate of Liberty, Burnham now works as a pilot for Flying Mission Services (FMS), a mission organization that uses aviation to fund Christian […]
Read moreVirginia Gov. Bob McDonnell appeared on “CBS This Morning” Wednesday, Nov. 7, to discuss the implications of the election results for the Republican Party. In his interview, McDonnell expressed his disappointment in presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s loss to incumbent President Barack Obama. The governor also discussed a record voter turnout in Virginia and added, “We won eight of the 11 […]
Read moreRepublican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine held a tight race throughout the campaign season for the Senate seat, but it was Kaine who pulled ahead in the end to win Nov. 6. According to an article by Politico, Allen was resigned to the results of the election. “Both Tim and I had the highest honor that anybody could be […]
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Liberty students participated in the fourth annual trail race The Valley View 5-mile trail race was held Saturday, Nov. 10 in honor of Military Appreciation Week. More than 100 runners rallied at the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre to show support and race for a cause. “Valley View, along with five other trail races throughout the school year, accomplishes our goal […]
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Over the centuries, art has been a means of expressing emotions and portraying ideas, and has even been considered a window to the soul. The well-known philosopher Aristotle once said that […]
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Under the leadership of one coach, the Liberty Flames cross-country and track and field teams have recorded 47 Coach of the Year awards, 87 conference titles and 48 All-American athletes. Head Coach Brant Tolsma is the longest-tenured coach at Liberty University, and he has grown the cross-country and track programs from their early stages. Tolsma earned his doctorate in the […]
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Students gather for a classy night of food and fellowship at annual appreciation dinner Liberty students, faculty and staff honored students serving in the armed forces at the third annual Military Appreciation Gala Saturday, Nov. 10. For the second year in a row, the gala was held in the Williams Stadium Club Pavilion and was limited to about 300 people. […]
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