Aggressive play by the Flames combined with sloppy passing by Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI) allowed Liberty (2-0-0) to take an early lead less than four minutes into the game — a lead they never relinquished — as Liberty’s men’s soccer team went on to win their home opener 4-0. The Flames played with a high level of […]
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Defense anchors the Flames, forcing a trio of Hawks turnovers and a safety An 85-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Josh Woodrum to Darrin Peterson and a pick-six by defensive back Kevin Fogg highlighted a 45-15 Liberty Flames (1-1, 0-0 Big South) victory over the Monmouth (N.J.) Hawks (0-2) Saturday, Sept. 7. “I’m proud of our guys, they responded real well […]
Read moreBoth teams line up over the ball while the quarterback yells out his cadence. The safety on the other side of the ball looks to make an impact. In a matter of moments, the ball is snapped, and the quarterback throws to his receiver. However, his receiver is hit by the safety as soon as he makes contact with the […]
Read moreCOMS becomes DMCA, creates opportunities The department of Digital Media & Communication Arts (DMCA), formerly the Department of Communication Studies, is inviting students to hone and develop their skills by taking part in the department’s new endeavors. “We have the Liberty Flames Sports Network, LFSN, where our students can now interface with the work that’s going to happen for that […]
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This summer, the U.S. Peace Corps nominated a Liberty University senior for a global, two-year business management project. According to the Peace Corps website, a nomination is the step between the interview and invitation. After the applicant is nominated, if his recruiter decides that he is qualified and he passes all the other clearances, the applicant will receive a written […]
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The actor, director, producer and author returned to Liberty Thursday after speaking in Convocation in 2009 Stephen Baldwin believes there is a story to be told in Alaska, and he intends to do just that with his new reality-format television show, “Alaska: Heart and Soul.” Baldwin, an experienced actor who appeared on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” as well as at Liberty […]
Read moreStudents and faculty gathered at the Center for Multicultural Enrichment (Center4ME) Friday, Sept. 6 to take part in Center4ME’s weekly Fun Friday event. Last week’s focus for Fun Friday was football. Students and faculty ate snacks and took part in trivia and photo booth activities. According to Center4ME Director Melanie Pearl, Center4ME strives to engage students and faculty with fun […]
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Liberty employees have moved from Green Hall to new office in River Ridge Mall While students were away for the summer, staff at Liberty University Online (LUO) were making the move into the former Sears building at River Ridge Mall. What used to be the store’s towels and bedding department is now a reception area. Electronics changed to admissions, and […]
Read moreEvent informs students The Student Advocate Office (SAO) held its first Scholarship Search 101 (SS101) in the Hancock Welcome Center Tuesday, Sept. 3, giving Liberty students advice and encouragement on how to find scholarships. Joshua Haley, assistant director, and Timi Plyter, a student advocate at the SAO, both spoke to the students at the event. Plyter was pleased with the […]
Read moreProfessor’s devotional released Dr. Timothy Barclay, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Liberty University and a counselor at Wyndhurst Counseling, recently published his first devotional that he said is unlike any other. The devotional, which is entitled “High Capacity Living: A Practical Devotion to Living a Resilient Life,” came out Aug. 16. This book maps out how […]
Read moreEveryone is invited to run Sept. 14 The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Crosswhite Fitness are teaming up to host a 5K on Liberty’s campus Sept. 14. Crosswhite Fitness is run by Ben Crosswhite, a graduate of Liberty University, and he is intent on spreading the gospel through the rigors of exercise. “I believe you should be fit on […]
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Many people dream of one day working in the nation’s capital city, but making the first step to get there can be difficult. Liberty University’s Washington Fellowship provides the opportunity each semester for students to get a foot in the door with some of the country’s most influential corporations and organizations. The Washington Fellowship is a program that places Liberty […]
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Student Activities provided the chance to participate in biking, a ropes course and other outdoor activites Students gritted their teeth as they ran, crawled and even carried logs to complete the adventure race at Camp Hydaway Saturday afternoon, Sept. 3. The grand opening of Camp Hydaway at 936 Camp Hydaway Road showcased the recreational opportunities offered to students, such as […]
Read moreHelms School kickoff Liberty University’s Pre-Law Society held its kickoff event Sept. 2 in the Helms School of Government. Dr. Corey Martin, assistant professor of government, encouraged pre-law students and discussed opportunities that will be given to them this semester. “We are trying to send folks to law school who have a Christian worldview so that they can go into […]
Read moreIn an era where the sports world seems to be marred by scandal, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find honorable role models in the field. While there are still athletes like NBA guard Jeremy Lin and MLB player Albert Pujols who are outspoken Christians and good role models, shame seems to be a pervasive theme in sports today. While […]
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