The sport of the mind – Liberty Quiz bowl

Hours of preparation, draining tests of focus and endurance, buzzer-beating finishes and the satisfied exhaustion of victory. These descriptions of intense physical sports also refer to a sport of the mind — quiz bowl. Liberty’s quiz bowl program trains students to pursue learning for the rest of their lives.   The bedrock of quiz bowl rests on speed of recall […]

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Liberty’s fashion students partner with Models for Christ

The fashion major at Liberty is about more than just strutting down a catwalk or designing trendy outfits. Liberty University’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department partnered with Models for Christ, a non-profit fashion ministry, to highlight how Christians can participate in the fashion industry and live out their dreams while being witnesses for Christ. Together they hosted a workshop […]

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What Liberty has to offer for commuter students

On-campus students have a built-in support system in their RAs, RSs, hall events and greater access to other on-campus events. In contrast, commuter students face a challenge when it comes to finding community. So, what is commuter life like? According to Sheldon Farrington, the director of Community Life, “commuters have to be intentional about their community rhythms,” even more so […]

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LU graduate publishes journal to help others think outside the box

Liberty’s goal is to train Champions for Christ. For Benjamin Hilton, that meant publishing his book “Think Daily” that challenges people of all backgrounds to observe how the realms of academia connect.  Hilton came to Liberty for two semesters during his undergrad, but because of circumstances at home, he decided to transfer out after his freshman year. While he attended […]

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Training film students with Hollywood-standard equipment

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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Liberty’s Zeta Tau prepares for book-themed events in the month of February

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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Liberty students compete in hacking nationals in NY

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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How Liberty runs some of it’s biggest events

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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