Professor Linda Farver began working with the school nearly 40 years ago After almost 40 years at Liberty University, Linda Farver is still amazed. “People ask me, ‘How’d you end up in Lynchburg?’ I said, ‘God.’ ‘How’d you end up at Liberty?’ I said, ‘God.’ It was in his game plan for my life. It was to fulfill his will […]
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Erika Wilkins has wanted to become a labor and delivery nurse since childhood For most young adults, the answer to the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is constantly changing, even while they are in college. However, Erika Wilkins, a Liberty University senior nursing student, knew from an early age she wanted to become a […]
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Campus Band member Lydia Disher was almost declared deaf as a child It was two years before Lydia Disher’s parents realized she was not talking, making noises, or responding to them the way most two-year-olds should. What they did not know at the time but was that Disher had been born deaf. After realizing this, the doctors performed several surgeries […]
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Brandy Fronte’s unique mix of passions allows her to share the Gospel “People matter.” Those are the two words by which Brandy Fronte chooses to live her life. “I love people and I love to love on all types of people,” Fronte said. “It’s really simple math. You and Jesus and loving people. That’s it. That’s all it is. Unfortunately, […]
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Men’s DI hockey team looks ahead to 2015-16 season The Liberty Flames men’s Division I hockey team looks to continue previous success on the ice this season and make another run at a National Championship. The Flames finished 10th in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) with 55 points and a 25-win season. The team advanced to the ACHA National […]
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Professional firebreather heats things up at Liberty home football games Minutes before kickoff at Williams Stadium, Phoenix Aguilar becomes anxious. From the locker room where he prepares, he said he can hear the noise from the student section outside. From the threshold of the tunnel, it becomes hard to shake the nerves moments before he makes his entrance. “I love […]
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Michael Trexler helps students experiencing mental and emotional distress Deep in the complex corridors of Green Hall sits Michael Trexler within the Liberty University Dean of Students Office. His personal office is warmly lit with lamps and a gray couch nestles the front left corner of the room. Trexler is one of many counselors available to Liberty students. For the […]
Read moreAfter devastating rain storms struck the east coast during the beginning of October, many parts of the state of South Carolina lay damaged due to heavy rain and flooding. LU Send Now, Liberty University’s quick response team for disaster relief will mobilize its initial team into action to aid those affected by the South Carolina floods. According to Anna Strickland, […]
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Annual fair promotes healthy living Liberty University hosted its third annual Health Fair in the LaHaye Student Union Sept. 29 to promote healthy living throughout campus and the health initiative Live Healthy Liberty. Jamie Swyers, associate director of the LaHaye Student Union, said the event connects students, faculty, staff and their families with available health resources and opportunities. “The Expo […]
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Lynchburg receives surplus of rain after experiencing a minor drought Bundled in raincoats with umbrellas in hand, students braced for Hurricane Joaquin that was predicted to hit the East Coast last weekend. Though Lynchburg was spared that natural disaster, earlier heavy and sustained rains ripped through Lynchburg and the central Virginia area causing widespread flooding and dangerous conditions. From Friday, […]
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For healthy living, students must make wise decisions when choosing food College students typically fear gaining the “freshman 15,” yet they find themselves living on tight budgets and buying less nutritious foods. At Liberty, the Sodexo dining team works to ensure that students have quality and healthy choices to choose from. “I’m always looking for where we are going to […]
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Comedian Tim Hawkins visits Liberty to ease students’ mid-semester blues Amid applause and cheers, comedian Tim Hawkins walked onto the stage and lifted Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser off his feet for an exaggerated hug to start his routine at a Liberty University Convocation Oct. 5. Though Hawkins is a Christian comedian, it did not mean he […]
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Students prepare to vote for local and state officials on Election Day Nov. 3 Liberty University is encouraging students to register and vote on Election Day taking place Nov. 3, 2015. Liberty’s Dean of Students Office works to ensure all students have the opportunity to register and vote every election season. A student turnout is very important for various reasons, […]
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Medical care clinic near Liberty’s campus is ready to serve the community A new full-service medical care facility has opened near Liberty University just in time for cold and flu season. The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) has partnered with Central Virginia Family Physicians (CVFP) to create a location close to campus for employees, students and community members […]
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“I am a Christian.” A declaration I proudly and willingly make. And because of the liberties we have in this nation, I can do so without heavy persecution. Sure, some disagree with my religious views. Nonetheless, I, along with all in this nation, still have the freedom to proclaim and exercise those beliefs. However, in a land where we are […]
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