Category: News

From U.S. congressman to dean of business, Dave Brat has participated in relevant and critical conversations.  On March 4, Brat spoke at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference. He spoke on a panel titled “Education for Dummies” with Jason Rantz, host of the Jason Rantz Show, and Diana Harshbarger, Tennessee congresswoman.  In the past, Brat attended CPAC as a congressman. […]

God’s calling and the power of presence were the topics of this week’s Convocation as Jason Miyares and Hannah Brencher took the stage March 1 and 3.  On March 1, President Jerry Prevo announced that Liberty’s men’s basketball team would be competing Sunday, March 5 for a chance to win the conference championship. Then, Campus Pastor Jonathan Falwell welcomed government […]

The desolate, gut-wrenching feeling of heartbreak intertwined with the inexhaustible, seemingly limitless feeling of love describes the upcoming spring Coffeehouse: Exes and XO’s, taking place at the Vines Center on March 25 at 11:30 p.m. Similar to Coffeehouses in the past, this one incorporates a specific theme throughout the show, pulling students into a night filled with on-theme performances and […]

Students, faculty and Lynchburg residents headed toward the starting line at the King of Mountain Race under clear skies with a brisk breeze in the air. Each participant knew that the finish was only a mile away.  However, there was one obstacle standing in their way: the “psycho path.” This was the defining literal uphill battle that even the most […]

Guatemala is a nation rich with color, culture and history. On March 3 from 2-4 p.m., the International Student Center displayed this nation’s culture on Liberty’s campus. The International Student Center hosted the Global Connect: Guatemala event in the Starbucks lounge located just above the Montview Starbucks. The event was held by Liberty students from Guatemala, as they were able […]

I am so proud of our men’s basketball team that gave it their all and fought hard down-to-the-wire this weekend. Though their season has ended, they are true champions for the effort they have given and their record of achievements throughout the season. One of my greatest privileges as president is seeing our student-athletes give it their all and seeing […]

Do artificial intelligence and robots deserve the same rights as human beings? Your opinion doesn’t matter; you must prove both sides of the argument. Liberty University’s Debate Team answers and defends questions like these on a regular basis. The team will prepare to compete in its final series of tournaments for the year, ending in an invite-only championship.  The team, […]

It is do-or-die for creatives and entrepreneurs on the well-known show “Shark Tank.” Now, Liberty students will get to experience a similar thrill of the pitch in Liberty University’s event called Create Fest by signing up no later than March 17.  Create Fest was held for the first time last semester, but this is the first time this event will […]

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) welcomed former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, March 3, when she gave one of her first public speeches since announcing her 2024 presidential run. Before serving as the ambassador to the UN, Haley was the governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017. Haley became the first major candidate to run against […]

Nigeria moi moi, woven baskets and talking drums — students enjoyed all these different things and more on Feb. 21 when the International Student Center hosted an African OpenHouse event. From 12-4 p.m., students learned about the African culture and had fun while doing so. Students joined the fun and walked around from table to table, immersing themselves in African […]

Saturday night, Liberty University hosted the Christian rock and roll band Beach Chapel, along with opener TJ Lawson, at the LaHaye Event Space.  Lawson opened the set playing released songs “Watercolor Skies” and “Salutations.” The setlist also included unreleased songs, as well as Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?”  Before the end of his set, Lawson announced the release of […]

From the history and impact of gospel music in churches around the world to the stories of Duck Dynasty stars Willie and Korie Robertson, this week’s Convocations exposed students to a variety of speakers and important topics. Wednesday’s Convocation featured a video about the history of gospel music and the role that it has played in American church. “The sweet […]