A regular chapel service broke out in an unexpected revival on Feb. 8 at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The news of this revival rings through Christian conversations, especially on college campuses and even across media outlets. The Louisville Courier-Journal reported that many colleges from states like Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts have sent students to the revival at Asbury in […]
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In 2019, reformed pastor John MacArthur said, “Women who pastor and women who preach in the church are a disgrace and openly reflect opposition to the clear command of the word of God.” The topic of women’s role in the church continuously spurs arguments and debates among believers. Whether it be a heated conversation about Beth Moore and her ministry […]
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Valentine’s Day celebrates both romantic relationships and friendships, but thanks to the Jerry Falwell Library, students were also able to celebrate a different kind of love. The library’s Valentine’s Day event “Blind Date with a Book Social” allowed students to celebrate their love for books and discover new favorite reads. The event had multiple tables with books and snacks set […]
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Beach Chapel, along with concert-opener TJ Lawson, will take to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. in the LaHaye Event Space for a featured concert that will include students and CFAW guests. Beach Chapel came to life in the coastal city of Oceanside, California. The band has over 80,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and its No. 1 […]
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Stephan Schultze, executive director of Liberty University’s Cinematic Arts, was a semifinalist for the “Best Script” award at the Sedona International Film Festival for his original screenplay, “Rebals.” “Rebals” is a screenplay about the life and career of Dot Richardson, Liberty University’s head softball coach and former Olympian. The screenplay follows Richardson through her adolescence as she excelled in softball. […]
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In the year when King Uzziah died, Isaiah saw the Lord sitting upon his throne, high and lifted up, and his glory filled that most holy place. The angels of the Lord said, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (Isaiah 6:3). It was there that Isaiah recognized his sin before […]
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Going to the top of the 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower can take your breath away, as it seems like you have reached the clouds. However, a group of Liberty students plans to take things a little higher. June 20-23, Liberty is taking things a lot further — 9,725 feet further to be exact — with Liberty University’s first-ever rocket to take […]
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After a week of serving Ukrainian refugees in Romania, a group of eight Liberty University students and two leaders returned to campus Feb. 4. The service opportunity had been in the works since the fall of 2022, when LU Serve Now teamed up with Greater Europe Mission and Ukraine Bucharest Churches 2022 for the trip. Chad Nelson, the serve director […]
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Though February may be the month for love, one student-run social media page has love at the forefront all year-round. Doubling as both a Facebook and an Instagram page, LU Crushes works to create a space for people to connect and have some lighthearted fun along the way. LU Crushes is well-known by students today, but its origins stretch back […]
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The roots of Liberty University’s cinematic arts program extend well beyond Green Hall. They dig into years of developing programs to equip students with the hands-on experience they need to succeed. Dan Gordon, a Hollywood screenwriter and director, first supported Liberty’s Cinematic Arts Department, otherwise known as the Zaki Gordon Center, named in honor of Gordon’s son who died. Liberty […]
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Professor, missionary, minister, husband and father — Dr. Christopher Jones, who holds a doctorate in education with a concentration in social studies education, wears many hats as he teaches history and education at Liberty University and serves as a missionary in Ecuador. At the heart of it all is a passion for seeing other people get to know Jesus as […]
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This year, Zeta Tau, Liberty’s chapter of the International English Honor Society, welcomed 32 new members at its induction ceremony held on Jan. 31, more than doubling its number of inductees from last year. According to Carolyn Towles, the faculty sponsor for Zeta Tau, students must have completed three semesters, be either an English or writing minor or major, complete […]
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Hacking into someone’s data is always illegal — unless that’s what they want you to do. Many companies hire pen testers, or penetration testers, to find the cracks in their computer security systems. Liberty students made their mark on this side of cyber security at the international-level Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) in Rochester, New York, in mid-January. The team […]
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Starting with lights, camera, action, a lot goes on behind the scenes in order to produce regularly attended events at Liberty, like Convocation and Campus Community. Dozens of staff members and students work together to monitor audio, video and visual effects through Campus Productions. Campus Production is a service department at Liberty, according to Sheldon Donigan, the event production manager. […]
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For many, 2023 is a year to celebrate. For some it’s a graduation, a wedding or a sentimental goal, but in the case of Walt Disney productions, 2023 represents the 100-year anniversary of beloved animated stories and world-famouscharacters. While places like Disneyland and Disney World decorate their parks for the big celebration, Lynchburg is also celebrating. The Academy Center of […]
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