Students explain the top seven things to do in Lynchburg before graduation For a student at Liberty, it can feel like no time at all from freshman to senior year. Before that time runs out, there are certain Liberty-centric experiences that ought to be done — a Liberty “bucket list.” While most people associate bucket lists with the end […]
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Missionary Jim Melnick shares ways students can do mission work in Israel The Liberty University Stand with Israel club started off the new semester Tuesday, Jan. 31 by welcoming Jim Melnick, a missionary who had the opportunity to talk about his many years of experience in the field and the ways that Liberty students can get involved in mission […]
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Mrs. Joy’s Absolutely Fabulous Treats offers artisan cookies with a backstory “It’s the happiest job ever!” Tarsha Joyner said as she rang up one of the day’s last customers. The main parlor of her artisan bakery had dimmed by 4 p.m., since Lynchburg local Joyner prefers the cost-efficiency of natural light throughout the day. But though the lighting may […]
Read moreGlobal Focus Week, Feb. 6 – 10, gives focus to cultural expansion and teaching Global Focus Week has begun with 125 representatives from 52 global organizations visiting to share their passion for the world with Liberty University’s students and faculty. Many of this year’s global visitors are not just missionaries — they practice a variety of careers in foreign […]
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Outdoor Rec Fest, March 3 – 4, offers workshops, nature painting and more Liberty students can start marking their calendars — Outdoor Rec Fest is making a comeback March 3-4. According to Outdoor Recreation Assistant Director Mariah Herring, the Outdoor Rec and Student Activities (SA) offices are pairing up again to provide the student body with a weekend of festive […]
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Disney College Program lets students learn at the happiest place on earth Liberty University has teamed up with Disney to bring its students exclusive work opportunities and internships at the “happiest place on Earth.” On Jan. 26, an information session hosted by the Liberty University Career Center shared all the details about what the Disney College Program (DCP) has […]
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Arctic 5k, Feb. 4, marks the beginning of the Spring Liberty Mountain Trail Series With the start of a new year and semester, students have the opportunity to become involved in a multitude of different opportunities around campus. One such opportunity is the Arctic 5k presented by Outdoor Recreation that will take place Saturday, Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. […]
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Student Advocate Office and Financial Aid offer scholarship searches and tips New semesters bring new opportunities to secure scholarships, but many students can be plagued with questions about how to find scholarships and where to look for them. The Student Advocate and Financial Aid offices at Liberty University have provided the answers. Each semester, the Student Advocate Office (SAO) […]
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Create Lynchburg conference offers workshops and discussions for creatives The Lynchburg Academy Center of the Arts teamed up with the city’s Office of Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center to host the first Create Lynchburg Conference Jan. 27 – 28. The event provided workshops, panel discussions and speakers for those interested in learning more about arts and […]
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Career Center helps students build resumes, find internships and land jobs It happens every spring. After seven semesters full of the adventures, all-nighters and other firsts that college life brings, there is always that one senior somewhere who wonders with dread, “What have I been doing for the last four years?” For every student at the end of the […]
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Alumna publishes year-long devotional about daily gratitude Daniella Whyte, a Liberty University alumna, has recently released her third devotional book on gratitude. Whyte’s devotional is called “Thanks and Yes: 365 Days of Coffee Drinking and Grateful Living,” and was published in November 2016. Whyte wrote this book out of a personal journey that she began with the aim of […]
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Students share their experiences on being vegan and eating clean at Liberty This semester, the dining options on Liberty University’s campus have begun offering more vegan options for both regular and Plus+ meal swipes. But what is a vegan? According to vegan.com, a vegan is a person who does not consume animals or animal products, such as milk or […]
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Step-by-step spiritual diet plan keeps the focus on faith, food, fitness, and friends The latest diet fad hits the mainstream media, and people flock at the first thought of losing weight. Even Christians who are supposed to treat their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit turn their heads when news of a new diet breaks. The Daniel Plan, which […]
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Outdoor Rec hosts ski trips to Wintergreen Resort Whether a student is an adrenaline junkie who thrives on the thrill of hitting the ski slopes, or if he or she just wants to cross skiing off his or her bucket list, Outdoor Recreation has just the trip. Over the last few years, Liberty’s Outdoor Recreation department has offered students […]
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Student Activities offers concerts, games and trips For the upcoming semester, Student Activities (SA) has put together a full calendar of new and exciting events. According to event coordinator Erin Diaz, Spring Coffeehouse is the most anticipated event this semester. Coffeehouse is typically a memorable end to each semester, filled with performances by Liberty’s most talented dancers, singers and […]
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