Abbye Morgan is a well-known graduate among residential students, having served as the 2024-2025 Student Government Association (SGA) vice president, and now graduating this spring with a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology. Prior to attending Liberty University, Morgan lived in Hawaii with her family. As she neared high school graduation, her grandfather encouraged her to tour Liberty University. When she flew […]
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Reflecting on his first two years of leadership at Liberty University, President Dondi Costin’s strategy to further the mission of the institution has remained the same: to keep Christ at its center. Costin said that when he stepped into the role in 2023, his first plan of action was to listen to administrative figures and take in the entire atmosphere […]
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The Lynchburg City Council held its first meeting of the year Jan. 14, and has since heard from various community advocates seeking to improve Lynchburg’s special education programs, encourage infrastructure changes and implement a review board for the public library’s children’s books. During its initial meeting, the Council heard from a representative for the Rivermont Schools regarding a new facility […]
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Several construction projects are underway around Liberty University with the goal of building, expanding and revitalizing campus facilities for future visitors, students and faculty. The Champion Center is the long-awaited and largest project, located in the bustling center of Liberty’s campus. This 70,000-square-foot addition to the rear of the Hancock Welcome Center will serve as a place for prospective students […]
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The Office of Security & Public Safety relies on several partnerships between its departments to ensure that Liberty University’s Commencement is safe, secure and successful. Jeff Hurtak, director of Emergency Management & Community Engagement (EMCE), said he is tasked with facilitating all OSPS departments, as well as outside partnerships including Lynchburg Fire Department, Lynchburg Police Department and Virginia State Police, […]
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Thousands of Liberty University students gathered April 26 at 5 p.m. in the LaHaye Parking Lot for the highly anticipated end-of-semester celebration, After Party, hosted by Student Activities. Despite enduring the mounting stress of finals and homework, students got the chance to take a break and enjoy the festivities with friends. The event included live music, carnival rides, activities and […]
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Liberty University students experienced a night of intergalactic fun during the “Alien Invasion” event hosted by Sodexo at the Reber-Thomas Dining Center April 17. The dining hall closed from 3-5 p.m. in preparation for the themed event, reopening for dinner hours with a fully decorated interior. A tent decked out with LED lights greeted students as they entered the cafeteria, […]
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Liberty University welcomes Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to address the class of 2025 as keynote speaker at this year’s Commencement Ceremony May 9. “There’s only one Liberty, and the students are amazing. Not only because of your academic accomplishments, but you’re getting ready to head into the world as Champions for Christ,” Youngkin said. The Virginia governor said that he […]
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A multitude of hands work behind the scenes to ensure Liberty University’s campus events not only look great on-screen, but also off-screen and in real time — especially when it comes to preparing for Commencement. Campus Production supports almost every event that happens at the university, regardless of the event’s size. From setting up microphones for Open Mic Nights, to […]
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LU ONE hosted the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) Showcase in the LaHaye Event Space April 19. Several Student Government Association clubs took part in the event to honor the different Asian cultures, with the Hallyu Club, Chinese Culture Club, Barkada Club and the Japanese Culture and Anime Club also taking part in the special occasion. Last […]
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A group of 13 Liberty University students enjoyed 10 days in the Dominican Republic and experienced both the luxury of the country and its immediate need for service. The trip was sponsored by the families of senior Ike Monestina and senior Samuel Leon. Monestina’s father, Rafael Monestina, owns a school in the Dominican Republic while Leon’s father is associated with […]
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Every year, over 1,000 Liberty University students fulfill the needs of the local community through Serve Lynchburg, an effort championed by Liberty’s LU Serve office. Senior Director of LU Serve Steve Gillum said the event has grown exponentially over the last eight years since its inception, with a significant number of new partner organizations and trainings for site leaders added […]
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The lawn came alive in the hours leading up to the weekly event with students playing cornhole, spike ball and volleyball. Some students even set up a slip-and-slide, while others tossed footballs across the grass or jumped on trampolines. Several vendors were also present, with food trucks offering a variety of options including kettle corn, pizza from Upper Crust, ice […]
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Students presented their research findings on a variety of topics during Liberty University’s annual Research Week, which took place April 14-17 in the Jerry Falwell Library. Students who proposed project submissions and received approval shared their research through oral and poster presentations, a Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT), a juried art exhibition or the performing arts presentation. The process […]
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A Frontier Airlines flight made an emergency stop at the Washington Dulles International Airport April 9 after passengers reported hearing an unexplained beeping noise. Frontier Airlines Flight 4708 took off from Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International Airport and made it to its destination safely, despite concerns from passengers about a strange sound coming from the cargo hold, according to Fox News and […]
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