Former government major Kyle Klein works as part of the House Committee of Homeland Security After a long day at work, Kyle Klein, a former Liberty University student, looks back at the sunset behind Capitol Hill and can hardly believe his fortunate circumstances. Ever since Klein was a child, he knew that he wanted a career in either politics or […]
Read moreThe American Bible Society ranked America’s most Bible-minded cities in a recent study, and Knoxville, Tenn. secured the first spot. However, Lynchburg and Roanoke also broke the top 10, coming in at No. 8 out of 96 cities. According to the American Bible Society, the ranking was determined by a combination of regular Bible reading and a belief that the […]
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Liberty students combine to raise nearly $15,000 for local charity Snow flurries silently fell into the frigid water at Camp Hydaway as 150 participants of the Polar Plunge waited for their turn Saturday, Feb. 16. Groups of 20 participants ran screaming into the lake to benefit the Special Olympics. For the fifth consecutive year, Special Olympics Virginia has teamed with […]
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The cast of “Carousel” filled the stage as the audience watched the opening performance Friday, Feb. 15 at Liberty University’s Tower Theater. The play takes place in a small seaside town in New England and follows the love story between carnival barker Billy Bigelow, played by Joel Ledbetter, and local factory worker Julie Jordan, played by sophomore worship major Heather […]
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One 2012 alumna uses her communication skills to turn an internship into a job working on Katie Couric’s show For every student about to graduate from college, there is the anticipation that what was learned in school will lead to a remarkable career — the hope that four or more years of education, thousands of dollars spent and countless hours […]
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Lynchburg and Liberty women learned what it means to be appointed by God during the weekend event Hundreds of women gathered in the Towns Auditorium Feb. 9 to attend a day of worship and fellowship with the Blush Network. As an official partner with Liberty University’s women’s ministry, Blush spiritually challenges the way young women think, according to the ministry’s […]
Read moreAlong with the rest of Liberty University’s faculty and staff, School of Communications professor Bruce Kirk has been commended for his continual zeal and compassion for his work and his students. Kirk has gained much knowledge during his time in the world of broadcasting. According to his biography on Liberty’s website, he has more than 33 years of experience and […]
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Former police officer Timothy Barclay’s law enforcement background sparks his interest in a new career Lights flashed as another speeding car slowed to a stop, a look of defeat crossing the frustrated driver’s face as a police officer strode to the window. It used to be all in a day’s work for Timothy Barclay, who served 10 years on patrol […]
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In a competitive Delta Air Lines internship with more than 700 applicants fighting for three openings, Liberty student Zach Floto came out on top, earning the chance to work with one of the world’s largest airlines. Q: How did you qualify for the internship, and how were you selected? A: I heard about the internship while at the national flight […]
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Liberty University Vice President for Executive Projects Johnnie Moore introduces many convocation speakers throughout the course of a semester, but not often does he describe the day’s guest as a “member of our spiritual family.” Miles McPherson, senior pastor of The Rock […]
Read moreStudents to scavenge for $1,500 in prizesLynchburg will soon become the site of a massive game for the fourth annual Hill City Scavenger Hunt hosted by Liberty University’s Student Activities. In order to participate in the hunt, students must be in the Tilley Student Center by 1 p.m., Feb. 9th, according to Student Activities. Students will race across Lynchburg to […]
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Liberty University students and the community of Lynchburg prepare to brave the icy waters of Camp Hydaway Lake during the Hill City Polar Plunge that will take place Feb. 16, 2013. Special Olympics Virginia is teaming up with Liberty’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society […]
Read moreChristian service impacts the community through students Wet paint ran down the side of the newly-built wheelchair ramp in downtown Lynchburg as Liberty University students exchanged smiles and raced to catch the drips with their already-saturated brushes. Last year, 305,000 community service hours were performed by Liberty students through activities such as building wheelchair ramps, remodeling homes, or visiting with […]
Read moreAs the construction of the new Jerry Falwell Library nears completion, the Integrated Library Resource Center (ILRC) will also be adding a new member to their staff. Marcy Pride was recently promoted to become the new dean of the ILRC, succeeding former dean Carl Merat. Pride first came to Liberty University in January 2006, where she was the head of […]
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The Liberty University Department of Studio and Digital Arts opened its Faculty Art Exhibition Thursday, Jan. 24. Todd Smith, Studio and Digital Arts (SADA) chair, said that a variety of work is being displayed in the gallery from SADA professors. “The works of art include drawings, paintings, sculpture, graphic design, video, animation and photography,” Smith said. The free show will […]
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