For most students, college graduation marks a personal milestone. For Riley, Anneka and Kayla Clingman, it is a shared celebration of both family and academic achievement. The Clingman triplets are each graduating from Liberty University with unique degree paths and aspirations. The Clingman family’s connection to Liberty runs deep. Their parents met when they were students at Liberty, making the […]
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Earlier this month, I found myself entranced by a series of awe-inspiring crystal chandeliers. Each chandelier was intricately designed and contained 75,000 crystals that sat within five concentric circles, according to Lasvit. Pure white light spilled from the exquisite fixtures and showered the Museum of the Bible’s Gathering Room in an inviting glow. Nestled within the museum’s top floor, the […]
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Where did all the time go? That’s what Liberty University graduates are asking themselves as Commencement Weekend approaches. The past four years have flown by, and many monumental moments for the university have come with them. From new leadership to new buildings, Liberty has gone through a multitude of changes that have elevated the university to new heights. Starting with […]
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“Wicked,” the film directed by Jon M. Chu, is a cinematic adaptation of the 2003 Broadway musical. The production became an instant hit with a number of film and musical theatre lovers. The iconic storyline is a precursor to the events that take place in “The Wizard of Oz.” The narrative introduces the characters of Elphaba and Glinda, two opposing […]
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Everyone has heard of the gap year after high school; seniors often take an intermittent period after graduation to save money and decide if college is right for them. But what about a gap year after college? There are various reasons young adults may choose to take a gap year — academic burnout, monetary issues, or uncertainty of the future […]
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Abbye Morgan is a well-known graduate among residential students, having served as the 2024-2025 Student Government Association (SGA) vice president, and now graduating this spring with a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology. Prior to attending Liberty University, Morgan lived in Hawaii with her family. As she neared high school graduation, her grandfather encouraged her to tour Liberty University. When she flew […]
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Reflecting on his first two years of leadership at Liberty University, President Dondi Costin’s strategy to further the mission of the institution has remained the same: to keep Christ at its center. Costin said that when he stepped into the role in 2023, his first plan of action was to listen to administrative figures and take in the entire atmosphere […]
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In a collaboration with the media group behind “The Chosen,” “God’s Not Dead” and “The Blind,” scripture meets mockumentary cinema in Studio 523 and Collide’s newest Christian series, “The Promised Land.” Inspired by Ricky Gervais’ series, “The Office,” “The Promised Land” follows the story of Moses and the Israelites after their escape from Egyptian captivity. For many, the show is […]
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The Lynchburg City Council held its first meeting of the year Jan. 14, and has since heard from various community advocates seeking to improve Lynchburg’s special education programs, encourage infrastructure changes and implement a review board for the public library’s children’s books. During its initial meeting, the Council heard from a representative for the Rivermont Schools regarding a new facility […]
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Several construction projects are underway around Liberty University with the goal of building, expanding and revitalizing campus facilities for future visitors, students and faculty. The Champion Center is the long-awaited and largest project, located in the bustling center of Liberty’s campus. This 70,000-square-foot addition to the rear of the Hancock Welcome Center will serve as a place for prospective students […]
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The Office of Security & Public Safety relies on several partnerships between its departments to ensure that Liberty University’s Commencement is safe, secure and successful. Jeff Hurtak, director of Emergency Management & Community Engagement (EMCE), said he is tasked with facilitating all OSPS departments, as well as outside partnerships including Lynchburg Fire Department, Lynchburg Police Department and Virginia State Police, […]
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The Liberty University Men’s Tennis team punched its ticket to the Conference USA (CUSA) finals after defeating Jacksonville State University 4-2 but ultimately fell to Middle Tennessee State University 4-0 in the final matchup of the competition April 18-20. The No. 2 seed Flames first took the court on a windy Saturday afternoon to battle the No. 3 seed Jax […]
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The No. 5 Liberty University Women’s Tennis team finished its 2024-2025 season when Florida International University won a 4-0 match in the Conference USA (CUSA) Championship at the Liberty Tennis Complex April 17-18. Entering the contest with a 4-1 CUSA record, the Lady Flames started the tournament in a matchup against Kennesaw State University April 17. Weather conditions were […]
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Two-time Olympic softball gold medalist, Liberty University Softball Head Coach Dot Richardson is heading south this summer to her home state of Florida to coach a professional softball team, the Florida Vibe. Richardson’s seasoned athletic and coaching career has come with a lot of growth and success, all of which she credits to God. The president of the Florida Vibe […]
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Looking back on the last academic year, there are far too many blessings to count. Liberty University athletics had another incredible year, and I got to experience it in a unique way as the sports editor for the Champion. Going from sitting in the stands as a fan to becoming a volunteer writer and now having the privilege of working […]
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