Local farm prepares to open fields for strawberry picking and family fun

As the summer season approaches, Yoders’ Farm offers the adventure of hunting for ripe red strawberries in its rows and rows of strawberry beds.   According to its website, Yoders’ will most likely open up its strawberry fields in early May. The farm offers what it calls “pick-your-own patches” where families can come and enjoy a day of collecting strawberries […]

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MFA program allows students to earn three degrees and study in London

Being surrounded by beautiful art museums, ancient buildings steeped in history and iconic landmarks known around the world may sound like a vacation, but it’s actually part of Liberty’s newest graduate program in partnership with Richmond American University London. With the first-of-its-kind London Experience graduate program, Liberty offers students the chance to expand their education in an unparalleled way — […]

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Department Chair of History Online: Sean Turchin – A jack of all trades

A jack of all trades, Sean Turchin, department chair of history online and assistant professor of philosophy, has taught many classes ranging from history to philosophy, and he holds a diverse bagful of degrees.  Turchin earned his bachelor’s in theology, masters in philosophy, masters of arts in religion and masters in divinity from Liberty University. He earned a doctorate in […]

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Afro-Cuban Ensemble performs traditional Latin music around campus and at local LYH schools

From Latin and jazz to salsa, the Afro-Cuban ensemble covers it all. As one of Liberty’s instrumental ensembles, it aims to acquaint students and audiences with Latin culture.  Coordinator of Percussion and Drum Set Studies Jay Ware directs the Afro-Cuban ensemble. He describes it as a “unique ensemble made up of students from a wide range of backgrounds.” Students of […]

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Fashion Speaks: FACS department holds 17th fashion show, featuring 25 student designers and 36 models

Some see fashion just as clothes, changing trends or artistic expression, but for many, fashion is also a means of communicating. The FACS department held its 17th Annual FACS Fashion Show Saturday, April 15 in the School of Music Concert Hall. The designers and models in this year’s fashion show had the opportunity to speak to attendees through their creative […]

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From pastry chef to prof: Sandra Smith opens up about how she ended up at Liberty University

Christians hear the term “called” a lot. It may seem like everyone feels “called” to a job field, school, internship or life-long career, even as they are asking the question “What does it mean to be ‘called’ by God to something?” Liberty University English professor Sandra Smith had to learn what her calling was through a long but creatively interesting […]

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Autism speaks U club advocates for people on the spectrum

Unknown to many students at Liberty, April is autism awareness month. For this reason, Jonathan Falwell did a shoutout for Liberty’s Autism Speaks U club at the April 5 Convocation. The club connects students on the spectrum with others around campus to help provide community and opportunities for fellowship, student leadership and self-advocacy. Autism Speaks meets twice a month and […]

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Local family development center serves Lynchburg youth and adults

The very definition of jubilee is a celebration of sorts, and the Jubilee Family Development Center strives to celebrate the Lynchburg community by coming alongside youth and adults to help them be the best that they can.  Jubilee’s goal is to “provide high quality academic, athletic and occupation programs to foster personal, social and spiritual growth and stability of families,” […]

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Riley Gaines challenges the status quo by demanding fairness in women’s sports

Twelve-time All-American swimmer Riley Gaines made a splash when she became one of the first people to stand up and speak against the unfairness of transgender women competing in women’s sports. Liberty’s Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Truth club, sponsored by the Leadership Institute, hosted Gaines on Tuesday, April 11. Gaines spoke to hundreds of students and visitors about her […]

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All the buzz: Lynchburg’s PBA helps learners earn their stripes in beekeeping education

When springtime arrives in Lynchburg, a drab winter landscape is exchanged for thousands of colorful flower blooms across town. Much of this colorful display would not be possible, though, were it not for a single unassuming creature — the honeybee. The Piedmont Beekeepers Association (PBA), made up of local residents, seeks to preserve and care for these often-forgotten wonders of […]

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International students share how they choose to celebrate Easter

Easter is a holiday flowered in traditions. When most people think of Easter, chocolate bunnies, egg hunts and church potlucks come to mind. While these are American ideas of celebrating Easter, Liberty’s international students have a unique take on the traditions behind the global holiday celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Evie Seyoung Jang, a senior aviation administration […]

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